On Monday February 2nd, Fernie Mayor Cindy Corrigan handed over the keys of the BC Hydro Heritage Building to the Fernie and District Historical Society. The building will be the new home for the Fernie Museum and Information Center. This signifies the commitment of the City of Fernie to ensuring that Fernie’s Heritage figures prominently in the vision for Fernie’s future.

The Society would like to acknowledge the contributions of founding members
Bill Quail, Bill Ross, Ella Verkerk, Jane Chester, Doug Fink and Loretta Mangan.
Their dedication and hard work created a legacy which is the foundation for the
Fernie and District Historical Society of today.
The Fernie Museum and Information Center will be an important public social,
cultural, and educational institution. A place that reflects our community’s pride
in it’s heritage, where visitors will learn about all Fernie has to offer, and all that
Fernie has to cherish.

We invite, and encourage your input! Watch for our survey, and our
facilitated public visioning session coming soon.
Today we officially kick off our membership drive. Being a member is a simple
way to get involved and show your support for this exciting project. Individual
=$10.00/year $20/3years Family= $15.00/year $30/3 year. We will be seeking partnerships for funding at all levels including Government, Business, and Citizens.

For more information contact Laura Nelson 250-423-7824 or Curator Mike Pennock 250-423-7016 – email history@ferniemuseum.com