21st century

Cross-country skiing’s arrival at Silver Star was a story of persistence.

In Vernon, Highland dancing likely arrived with Scottish immigrants and their descendants, much as it…

While the fight for the vote marked a major turning point, efforts toward equality continued.

Peaches reached the southern Okanagan Valley in the 1890s and were soon introduced to Vernon…

In Vernon, discussion of forming a local corps was underway by 1904. The first Salvation…

Coldstream Elementary School has been a place of learning for over a century.

Established in 1947, the Vernon Girls Trumpet Band soon became a familiar presence at community…

The Funtastic Society was established in 1984, created to support and promote amateur sport and…

The Vernon Archives is nearing completion of an archival project focused on the records of…

Bicycles made their appearance in Vernon in 1893 and caused quite a stir.

The organization's history reflects the strength of community spirit, changing values, and a willingness to…

The MAV is pleased to share this special blog post from Community Futures North Okanagan.

The story of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Vernon begins in 1887.

The club’s roots go back to 1925, when a group of Vernon residents met to…

Almost a century of military training in the Greater Vernon area has left the rangeland…

The year 2025 marks significant anniversaries for two of Vernon’s heritage organizations.

These crops tell a story of how the Okanagan’s agricultural landscape has evolved over time,…

John Shephard served as curator of the Vernon Museum from 1967 to 1984.