The 2007 Heritage Week poster features an original work of art by Robert Amos, commissioned by the Heritage Society of BC, showing the Chapel House on Zuckerberg Island in Castlegar, B.C. To get a free copy, contact us.
   

         
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
HERITAGE WEEK 2007: FEBRUARY 19 - 25
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Vernacular Heritage - Architecture Without Architects"

In British Columbia, the third week of February is Heritage Week. It begins with national Heritage Day, always the third Monday in February. In 2007 Heritage Week will be Monday, February 19th to Sunday, February 25th. The theme is: "Vernacular Heritage - Architecture Without Architects".

Communities around BC can celebrate their heritage in a variety of ways. Museums, local history and heritage societies and similar groups often take the lead, but anyone can get involved in creating programs and special events: heritage fairs, displays, tours, performances, special commercial district promotions, school programs and proclamations are some typical activities. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. In fact, a heritage celebration is a great opportunity to crack the mold for usual heritage happenings, to show your community that heritage is relevant to them, that it can be fun and good business.
 
If you are looking for some ideas to get you started, see "90 Great Ideas" and "What People Did in 2006".