Heritage Week is February 18-24, 2019. Each year Heritage BC selects a theme and in 2019, the theme is “Heritage: The Tie That Binds”. Heritage reaches back in time to tell stories of our near and distant pasts, to describe our present and to foretell our future.  Through storytelling,  community places and gatherings, and sharing food and traditions, we are reminded of the connections between us and the power

West Vancouver Memorial Library and West Vancouver Historical Society co-hosted the launch of the latter’s latest book, Dreamers and Designers: The Shaping of West Vancouver on Oct. 26.

Hollyburn Lodge now has Heritage Status The Hollyburn Cabin Community now has national and BC heritage status. The Hollyburn Ridge Association announced this significant new milestone will be celebrated at this year’s Annual First Lake Fall Festival. WVHS has been a strong supporter of the renewal of Hollyburn Lodge. Photo credit: Don Grant

Elaine Graham received a West Vancouver Community Award on November 30, 2017 for her contributions to the preservation of heritage through education and advocacy. A long time member of the WVHS and a board member, Elaine was the park attendant of Lighthouse Park from 1988-2013. Her husband, Don Graham, was keeper of the Point Atkinson Lightstation.

Wendy is one of those rare and indispensable people who sees what needs to be done and does it. She has been Membership Chair for the WVHS for eight years and has been responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Society, a vital role for the organization. Wendy is also a Past Chair of WVHS.