Have you always wanted to learn more about the small town you call home? There is no better time than 2024, as Creston celebrates its centennial.
Since 2015, the Creston Museum has hosted History About Town, a week of sharing stories and exploring historical locations.
“Every summer, we look for an opportunity to get out of the museum’s walls and show off some of the really fascinating things around town,” said museum manager Tammy Bradford. “History is not just a dull, dusty thing that you're forced to learn in school. It's fun, it's exciting, and it's everywhere. It’s all around us.”
From July 15 to 20, there will be up to three guided walks a day, with morning tours starting at 10 a.m. and evening tours starting at 7 p.m.
Topics include:
- Downtown Creston – An exploration of the evolution of downtown combined with one of the most entertaining stories to come out of local history - the great Creston bank robbery!
- The Dow Addition – A wander through one of Creston’s oldest residential districts to see how it has changed.
- Settlers and Pioneers – A chance to explore our heritage at the Pioneer Cemetery and learn about the settlers who built our community.
- Coming to Canada – A visit to Forest Lawn Cemetery to “meet” some of the people who have come to Creston from other parts of the world.
And, new this year - Grain Industry and Elevators. Meeting at the iconic, newly-refurbished red elevator, this latest addition will explore the history of the local grain industry, from the dyking and reclamation of the flats, to the construction and operation of the grain elevators.
It is a timely topic, considering the recent announcement of the deconstruction of the dilapidated white elevator.
Space is limited on all tours, so signing up in advance is recommended. It costs $5 per person per tour, with discounts for booking multiple tours.
To sign up, view the full tour schedule, and learn more details visit www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/history-about-town-2024.
