history

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…

Mother’s Day offers a chance to reflect on the many women who helped shape the…

Over the Easter weekend of 1921, a group of local boys set off on an…

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

By approximately 1902, Judge Spinks became the first person to bring an automobile into the…

A narrow band of light has appeared in the western sky over the years, earning…

The Pine Tree Nut Shop was believed to be Vernon’s first dedicated candy and nut…

Vernon established its own Stagette Club in 1942, marking it as the first chapter in…

The year 1892 marked an important milestone for the young town of Vernon and the…

Having fun is such a sublime part of life, but the ways we unwind and…

On February 25, 1954, the Vernon Teen Town was established as part of the British…

In the fall of 1893, the Okanagan Valley welcomed an unusual guest: Archduke Franz Ferdinand,…

In 1934, the Vernon & District Drag Hounds introduced Western Canada to the thrilling sport…

The BX Ranch House, near the BX Ranch dog park, holds a rich and evolving…

Gladys Dalla Husband was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 3, 1899, to Herbert and…

The property at 12707 Husband Road in Vernon holds a rich and storied past, linked…