Historic Calgary Week is just around the corner, and we are excited to co-present two events this year, one geared to students, and one to adults. Both programs require advance registration through our program partners, so please read the information below for the details, and contact our office with any questions.
Quarantine: Keep Out!
Monday July 26, 2021
7:00-8:00 pm
Heritage Park- Outdoor event
Based on true events during the “Spanish Flu” pandemic of 1918-1920, author Trudy Cowan will bring history to life for students in grades 3 to 7. An ill woman’s children try to help Papa keep everything going on their dry prairie homestead while Mama is away, isolated in the little synagogue, now in Heritage Park. We’ll talk about families, cultures, medicine and pulling together in difficult times. The book “QUARANTINE: Keep Out!” by Trudy Cowan will be available for purchase, $15.00. This program is in co-operation with Chinook Country Historical Society, Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta and Heritage Park. Limited Capacity. To register: Please call 403-268-8500
Reinach Avenue: Calgary’s Forgotten Jewish Street
Wednesday July 28, 2021
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Online Program
Known as Reinach Avenue from 1884–1904, 4 Avenue South was likely the only road in Calgary’s history with a Jewish namesake – Baron Jacques de Reinach, a French-German banker and a director of the CPR. Join Harry Sanders as he leads us in a rediscovery of its forgotten Jewish history, which includes the Calgary Public Market, the Summit Hotel, James Short School, and blocks of family homes. This program is presented in co-operation with Chinook Country Historical Society, Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta and Calgary Public Library.
Registration: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/historic-calgary-week-reinach-avenue-calgarys-forgotten-jewish-street/
*please note, if you live out of town and don’t have a Calgary Public Library Card, please contact our office for an alternate method of registration.
Information on all of Historic Calgary Week events can be found at https://chinookhistory.ca/historic-calgary-week. Many thanks to both Trudy Cowan and Harry Sanders for giving programs on our behalf this year.