1 Week Left!

Wow, everybody, it's one week until Homecoming! Have a look at the schedule: http://www.cityofrevelstoke.com/pdf/HomecomingBrochure.pdf There's something for everyone. The Dinner with Lord Revelstoke is just a few tickets shy of a sell-out, and it promises to be a marvelous event.

Don't miss our exhibit openings and Cookbook Launch at the Museum on Saturday, July 24 at 10:00 am. We will be opening three new exhibits: "From Farwell to Revelstoke", "The Photographs of Earle and Estelle Dickey" and "Manning's - A Revelstoke Tradition." The Manning's exhibit will look at the history of Manning's Candy Store, from the time it first opened in 1902 until the Kwong family took over the shop. We had hoped to have Manning's Chocolates available for sale, but unfortunately, it wasn't possible. Ron Kwong was not able to find a supplier who could produce the chocolates to the taste that everyone remembered and loved. However, we can still fondly remember Manning's through the new exhibit. Our museum Past President, Helen Grace, worked at Manning's during the Second World War and has wonderful memories of that time. She said that Mr. Manning would let his new employees eat all the chocolate they wanted, and after two or three days, no-one wanted another bite!

As well as these three major exhibits, there will be lots of changes to other exhibit area throughout the museum, so even if you've been in this year, there will be lots of new items to see.

The third cookbook arrived this week, so we will have two new books available for sale: "A Legacy of Country Dining" and "A Taste of Elegance - Second Helpings." Come in to pick up your book and try some tasty treats made from some of the recipes.

During the Homecoming weekend, we will also have photograph albums, high school annuals, newspapers and many other items to look at. We have prepared albums with photographs taken between the 1970s and the 1990s. You won't want to miss the chance to see your friends and neighbours wearing funny clothes and hairstyles!

We look forward to seeing you at Homecoming!