Past events
Penny Days: On track to small town BC.
Date: July 25, 2020 11:00 am to July 26, 2020 04:00 pm
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Downtown Prince George - SUMMERFEST
Date: July 12, 2020
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Entering the next phase of re-opening! PHASE 3
Date: July 8, 2020
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Canada Historic Places Day
Date: July 7, 2020 01:30 pm to July 31, 2020 12:00 am
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Happy Canada Day 2020
Date: July 1, 2020 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Coloring Contest
Date: June 27, 2020 12:45 pm to July 5, 2020 12:00 am
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Entering the next phase of re-opening! PHASE 2
Date: June 24, 2020
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Happy Father's Day 2020
Date: June 21, 2020 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum is re-opening!
Date: June 10, 2020
Important COVID-19 update from our Executive Director
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Steampunk Days: Full STEAM ahead!
Date: June 8, 2020 11:00 am to June 14, 2020 04:00 pm
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National Scavenger Hunt Day 2020
Date: May 24, 2020
Join us for a cross-Canada Scavenger Hunt! Click on more>>
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Mother's Day Celebration 2020
Date: May 10, 2020
You are invited to join our Mother's Day Celebration starting on Wednesday, May 6th, leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th, 2020! (more>>)
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Mother's Day Celebration 2020
Date: May 9, 2020
You are invited to join our Mother's Day Celebration starting on Wednesday, May 6th, leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th, 2020! (more>>)
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Mother's Day Celebration 2020
Date: May 8, 2020
You are invited to join our Mother's Day Celebration starting on Wednesday, May 6th, leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th, 2020! (more>>)
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Mother's Day Celebration 2020
Date: May 7, 2020
You are invited to join our Mother's Day Celebration starting on Wednesday, May 6th, leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th, 2020! (more>>)
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Mother's Day Celebration 2020
Date: May 6, 2020
You are invited to join our Mother's Day Celebration starting on Wednesday, May 6th, leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th, 2020! (more>>)
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Closure due to COVID-19 pandemic
Date: March 17, 2020 09:00 am to May 30, 2020 09:15 am
The museum is closed until further notice.
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Ray Olson
Date: March 8, 2020 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Enjoy presentations and discussions led by Ray Olson, a local author and historian who has written several books including "Ghost Towns on the East Line". Ray is a dynamic speaker with many interesting stories and images to share. (more>>)
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Ray Olson
Date: March 1, 2020 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Enjoy presentations and discussions led by Ray Olson, a local author and historian who has written several books including "Ghost Towns on the East Line". Ray is a dynamic speaker with many interesting stories and images to share. (more>>)
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Central Interior Heritage Expo 2020
Date: February 29, 2020 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Come explore, share & celebrate the history of people, events and locations in the Central Interior of British Columbia. (click on more>>)
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BC Family Day - February 17th, 2020
Date: February 17, 2020 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
"Celebration of Lights" returns for a final light-up on BC Family Day
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Ray Olson
Date: February 16, 2020 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Enjoy presentations and discussions led by Ray Olson, a local author and historian who has written several books including "Ghost Towns on the East Line". Ray is a dynamic speaker with many interesting stories and images to share. (more>>)
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Downtown Winterfest @ Canada Games Plaza ..... PICTURES
Date: February 9, 2020 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
Hop on the Cottonwood Minirail Express and indulge in our Smores! (click on more>>)
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Museum closed today February 9th!
Date: February 9, 2020
We are at Downtown Winterfest from 11 AM to 4 PM.
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Ray Olson
Date: February 2, 2020 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Enjoy presentations and discussions led by Ray Olson, a local author and historian who has written several books including "Ghost Towns on the East Line". Ray is a dynamic speaker with many interesting stories and images to share. (more>>)
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Coldsnap Festival: Celtic Traditions Across Canada with Kiérah
Date: February 1, 2020
Come listen as Kiérah explains and demonstrates an introduction to 6 diverse styles of Celtic music found thriving today. (click on more>>)
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Museum OPEN
Date: January 15, 2020
Winter Hours in Effect (click on more>>)
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Celebration of Lights - PICTURES
Date: December 27, 2019 04:00 pm to December 30, 2019 08:00 pm
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Museum is closed Dec. 25th and 26th, 2019.
Date: December 25, 2019 09:00 am to December 26, 2019 12:00 am
Happy Holidays! May this festive season bring you happiness and peace!
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 24, 2019 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Join us this season for "Celebration of Lights" at Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum (click on more>>)
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 23, 2019 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Join us this season for "Celebration of Lights" at Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum (click on more>>)
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 22, 2019 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 21, 2019 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 20, 2019 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 19, 2019 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 18, 2019 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
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Former BC Rail Auxiliary Crew Members Visit
Date: November 2, 2019
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Halloween - The FINAL STOP was a big SUCCESS!!!
Date: October 27, 2019
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Halloween - Haunted Train Tours
Date: October 26, 2019 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
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Halloween Family-friendly Halloween Fun!
Date: October 26, 2019 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
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Family Fun Day 2019 Donations
Date: October 24, 2019
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Thank you for Food Donations after first day of Halloween Event
Date: October 23, 2019
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Halloween - Haunted Train Tours
Date: October 19, 2019 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
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Halloween - Family-friendly Halloween Fun!
Date: October 19, 2019 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
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Downtown Fallfest
Date: September 21, 2019 08:30 am to 02:00 pm
Visit Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum's booth at Downtown Fallfest
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Family Fun Day - It's the train-i-est day of the year!
Date: August 24, 2019 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Penny Days - Celebrating small town BC
Date: July 20, 2019 11:00 am to July 21, 2019 04:00 pm
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Downtown Summerfest
Date: July 14, 2019 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
Cottonwood Minitrain will be at Downtown Summerfest!
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Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
Date: June 16, 2019
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Steam Punk Festival 2019 - Pictures
Date: June 14, 2019 12:00 am to June 16, 2019 12:00 am
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Mother's Day Tea - Pictures
Date: May 12, 2019 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
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Halloween Event
Date: October 27, 2018 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
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Steam Punk Event
Date: August 25, 2018
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Friends of Thomas Days
Date: July 22, 2018
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Friends of Thomas Days
Date: July 21, 2018
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Friends of Thomas Days
Date: July 20, 2018
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 18, 2017
A celebration of the season, and amazing addition to winter fun traditions!
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Halloween Event
Date: October 29, 2017
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Halloween Event
Date: October 28, 2017
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Family Fun Day
Date: August 26, 2017
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Friends of Thomas Days
Date: July 21, 2017 11:00 am to July 23, 2017 04:00 pm
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Artist's Workshop with Rene Jaspers
Date: June 16, 2017 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
A two day coaching workshop with Artist Rene Jaspers
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Rene Jaspers: "Hope in the North"
Date: April 28, 2017
Rene Jaspers Artists Talk about the Hope in the North Project
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Celebration of Lights
Date: January 28, 2017 04:30 pm to 07:30 pm
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Sneak Preview "Celebration of Lights"
Date: December 9, 2016 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Join us for a sneak peek at the amazing light display!
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Cottonwood Minirail Train Travels to Summerfest!
Date: July 17, 2016
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Cottonwood Minirail Train Travels to BMO KidzArt Days
Date: July 8, 2016 10:45 am to July 9, 2016 12:00 am
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Cottonwood Minirail Train Travels to Fraser Lake!
Date: July 1, 2016 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
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Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
Date: June 19, 2016
Sunday June 19th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Annual General Meeting
Date: April 10, 2016
The Central BC Railway and Forest Industry Museum Society is holding our AGM in the Gallery starting at 1:00 pm on April 10, 2016
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Celebrate Winter With the Railway and Forestry Museum!
Date: February 5, 2016 05:00 am to February 6, 2016 09:00 am
Extending the Celebration of Lights during the Winter Festival
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 18, 2015 04:00 pm to December 24, 2015 06:00 pm
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Halloween Fairy Tale
Date: October 24, 2015
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Cottonwood Mini Train in Burns Lake
Date: September 12, 2015 03:45 pm to September 13, 2015 12:00 am
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Family Fun Day
Date: August 29, 2015
Join us at the Railway and Forestry Museum for the final Hurrah of the summer!
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Cottonwood Minitrain at the BCNE
Date: August 12, 2015 10:00 am to August 16, 2015 05:00 pm
Celebrate Prince George's 100th Anniversary at the BCNE with a ride on the Cottonwood Minitrain!
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Friends of Thomas Days
Date: July 24, 2015 03:45 pm to July 26, 2015 12:00 am
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Cottonwood Mini Train at Summerfest
Date: July 19, 2015
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Fraser Lake
Date: July 1, 2015
Mini train in Fraser Lake
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Legion Week with Legion Branch #45
Date: June 28, 2015
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Celebrate a Century With Music
Date: June 13, 2015
Presented by the Prince George Community Band in honour of their 25th anniversary and the city's 100th anniversary
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Celebration of Lights
Date: December 18, 2014 11:00 am to December 24, 2014 06:00 pm
Step back in time as you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Holiday Season!
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Halloween Fairytale
Date: October 25, 2014
A Celebration of Grimm: A Halloween Fairytale Event
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A History of Indo-Canadian in the Forest Industry: A Journey of Challenges and Triumphs from Early Pioneers to the 1960's and '70s
Date: September 30, 2014 11:00 am to November 20, 2014 10:15 am
Exhibit Opening
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Railway and Forestry Museum Offers Day Camps
Date: September 8, 2014 08:30 am to 05:30 pm
In support of students, teachers and families in the Regional District of Fraser Fort George, the Railway and Forestry Museum will be offering day camps beginning September 8th continuing until students return to school.
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Family Fun Day
Date: August 30, 2014 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Bring your kids and your pooches to this splendid end of summer outing
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Cottonwood Mini-Railway at the BCNE (formerly the PGX)
Date: August 8, 2014 10:00 am to August 12, 2014 06:00 pm
Cottonwood Mini-Railway will be at the British Columbia Northern Exhibition in August 2014
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Gardener's Workshop on Grafting Trees
Date: July 19, 2014 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn this ancient horticultural technique and get a free fruit tree to take home!
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Friends of Thomas Days
Date: July 18, 2014 10:00 am to July 20, 2014 03:00 pm
Friends of Thomas Days July 18, 19, 20 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm
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Gardener's Workshop on Grafting Trees
Date: July 13, 2014 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Learn this ancient horticultural technique and get a free fruit tree to take home!
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Canada Day & Evening Soiree
Date: July 1, 2014 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
The museum will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for Canada Day.
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Railway Film Fest
Date: June 30, 2014 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Come to the museum for unlimited railway movies, lunch, and a scavenger hunt!
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Legion Week Celebration
Date: June 29, 2014 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
As a prelude to Canada Day, the Royal Canadian Legion will be sponsoring a fun-filled picnic at the museum
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Train Storytime and Book Display at the Prince George Public Library
Date: June 28, 2014 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Head to the Bob Harkins branch of the Public Library for train-related stories and fun
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Classic Railway Museum Experience
Date: June 28, 2014 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
With demonstrations, mini-railway viewing, and guided history tours, there's something for everyone at this classic museum event
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100th Anniversary of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Prince George
Date: June 27, 2014 01:00 pm to July 1, 2014 02:00 pm
Join us for a week-long series of concerts, fun days and events commemorating this important anniversary
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Community Fair
Date: June 27, 2014 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Browse booths from community organizations, watch demonstrations and listen to musicians while enjoying a BBQ lunch
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Father's Day
Date: June 15, 2014 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
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Special Exhibit: 100 Years of Railway in Prince George
Date: May 1, 2014 01:00 pm to September 20, 2014 02:00 pm
Celebrate the Centennial of the Railway in Prince George with this special exhibit
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Railway and Forestry Museum Annual General Meeting
Date: April 27, 2014 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
Please join us at the Railway and Forestry Museum for our AGM beginning at 1:00pm
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Holiday Fun for the Family
Date: December 15, 2013 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Event Sponsored by: Prince George Liberal Riding Associations
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Preview of the Celebration of Lights
Date: November 23, 2013 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Sneak Preview of the Celebration of Lights
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Heat Wave
Date: August 31, 2013 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Live Rock Concert at the Railway and Forestry Museum
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Family Fun Day
Date: August 24, 2013 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Family Fun Day from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm
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Celebrate the Railway and Forestry Museum's 30th Anniversary!
Date: August 5, 2013 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Come and join us on August 5th to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Railway and Forestry Museum!
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World Wide Knit in Public Day
Date: June 15, 2013 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
World Wide Knit in Public Day Hosted by the Prince George Spinners and Weavers Guild
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Annual Charity Garage Sale
Date: May 25, 2013 10:00 am to May 26, 2013 03:00 pm
Annual Charity Garage Sale from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm May 25 and 26
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Hobo Codes
Date: April 16, 2013 10:00 am to May 31, 2013 04:00 pm
"The Hobo Code Poetry and Art Project", presented by Broward County, FL Poet-in-Residence, Anastasia Clark
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"Still On Track" Exhibit Opening
Date: February 7, 2013 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Learn how a museum was built and developed with our interactive timeline
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Railway & Forestry Museum Launches New Book
Date: July 11, 2012 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
We proudly present Switching On, the story of BC's electric locomotives
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