Winter 2019 Recreation Guide

Heritage

surrey.ca/heritage 

REGISTERED PROGRAMS

MUSEUM OF SURREY

Cemetery Tales: Surrey’s Sweethearts Join local historian Sue Bryant as she shares Surrey’s love stories at Surrey Centre Cemetery. The tour explores symbols of love and reveals stories that speak to enduring relationships. CLOVERDALE 1 Session $20 16yrs+ Sa 1pm–2:30pm Feb 9 4636924 Museum of Surrey Heritage Sites Bus Tour Get a special glimpse into Surrey’s unique architectural, natural and cultural sites from your seat on the bus, then return to the farmhouse for tea and goodies. SOUTH 1 Session $25 16yrs+ Sa 10am–2pm Feb 23 4627761 Historic Stewart Farm

Weaving Learn the basics of an age-old art in these inspiring hands-on classes. Create a woven sampler and one-of-a-kind scarf with your new skills. Supply fee $15. CLOVERDALE 6 Sessions $132.30 16yrs+ Sa 9:30am–1pm Mar 30 4635638 Museum of Surrey

Guide & Scout Badge Programs Historic Stewart Farm $10.50 per participant

Vibrant, interactive and ever-changing, it’s a place of wonder, dialogue and fun for the whole family.

604-592-6956  | museum@surrey.ca

Girl Guide and Boy Scout groups tour the farm to get a taste of early farm life. Prepare applesauce on the wood-burning stove, do old-style chores and more. Finish with a traditional barn dance. This program covers six requirements for a Heritage Home Skills badge. Must pre- book. More info at 604-592-6956.

17710 56A Avenue OpenTuesday to Sunday Seasonal Closure: Dec. 24, 2018–Jan. 29, 2019

HISTORIC STEWART FARM

Classic Book Club Historic Stewart Farm

Join us on the last Thursday of each month and enjoy an evening discussing favourite Victorian era books in the cozy farmhouse with friends, tea and homemade goodies. SOUTH 8 sessions $43

Looking for Spring Day Camps and School's-Out Programs? We offer Heritage themed programs during school breaks. Look on pages 67 and 75 for more details.

13yrs+

Th 7pm–8:30pm

Feb 28 4631386

Historic Stewart Farm

Afternoon Tea Relax in the farmhouse’s cozy 1890s kitchen with a pot of our exclusive Murchie’s tea blend, delectable farm- baked scones and Scottish shortbread, all served by a costumed guide. SOUTH 1 Session $12.75 16yrs+ F 1pm–2pm Mar 1 4627749 Historic Stewart Farm

Experience Surrey’s heritage with a visit to this unique South Surrey historic site.

604-592-6956  | stewartfarm@surrey.ca

13723 Crescent Road | Located in Elgin Heritage Park OpenTuesday to Sunday Seasonal Closure: Dec. 24–26, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2018–Jan.14, 2019.

SURREY ARCHIVES

Surrey’s Stories at your Fingertips Looking for historical information for a school project? Or, perhaps you want to unearth stories about your community’s rich past? Surrey Archives can help! Discover Surrey’s diverse history through photographs and documents at our fully accessible heritage 1912 Municipal Hall. Also, make sure to save the date for Surrey Archives’ next talk:

THE SCOTT FAMILY Museum of Surrey theatre Sa 11am–12:30pm Feb 9 4629032

WHALLEY BEFORE SKYSCRAPERS Museum of Surrey theatre Sa 11am–12:30pm Mar 9 4629033 Capture the essence of Surrey’s City Centre through 1993 archival footage. Bring it full circle with photos and stories from years ago that trace Whalley’s transformation into Surrey’s urban offering.

The Surrey Historical Society uncovers the untold story of

Cloverdale’s Scott family during the mid-twentieth century. Local black history is brought to the forefront as a family's past is explored.

See original photos, documents and maps that tell the story of our city.

604-502-6459  | archives@surrey.ca

17671 56 Avenue | Inside the 1912 Municipal Hall OpenTuesday to Saturday Seasonal Closure: Dec. 23, 2018–Jan. 7, 2019

Registration required. Visit surrey.ca/heritage.

98 WINTER 2019  SURREY.CA/RECREATION  604-501-5100