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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 1d

We’re going to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with a couple of activities - one of them to also celebrate #CookBookMonth with a #CookBook sale!

Prep for the holidays!

October 25th 2-4pm #LogCabinMuseum.

#CultureDays #yyjevents

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 5d

In celebration of #NationalNewspaperWeek, we're looking back at Victoria’s daily paper, @timescolonist.bsky.social, from 2 completely separate papers to now where it's delivered digitally to the palm of your hand!
TODAY #TalkAndTea with Dave Obee 2-4pm @ #LogCabinMuseum. $10cash @ door.
#yyjevents

Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 7d

Our #LogCabinMuseum newsstand is buzzing with talk of tea this morn.

DYK @timescolonist.bsky.social was once 2 completely separate papers?!

TC Editor/Publisher & renowned historian, Dave Obee, gives our next #TalkAndTea on history of VictoriaTimes(1884), BritishColonist(1858), & more!

#yyjevents

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 8d

The last Saturday of Sept is Intl #LaceDay.

#Lace is a handcraft women did in the past; and we have a lovely display of #CrochetedLace.

Come visit this Saturday 1-4pm and see the delicate work that goes into this craft - just in time for #WomensHistoryMonth in Oct!

#LogCabinMuseum #CultureDays

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 8d

We’re “circulating” the news before the morning edition: Extra! Extra! @timescolonist.bsky.social Editor/Publisher Dave Obee is doing a #TalkAndTea this Sunday!
An interesting look back at information distribution in bygone days, to now.
2-4pm, $10 cash @ door.
#LogCabinMuseum #yyjevents

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 10d

On this Natl Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we commit to our continued relationship with the W̱SÁNEĆ people, incl SȾÁUTW̱ #Tsawout & W̱JOȽEȽP #Tsartlip First Nations.

We continue to cherish the family relationships with the Tsawout people, built over generations.

#W̱SÁNEĆ #CSaan #SaanichPeninsula

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow's the last day of our #WondersOfWood and #science exhibits, tree cookies, and #NationalForestWeek.

Also, look for the group of knitters & spinners here - they’re happy to show what they’re working on.

We’re open 1-4pm, admission by donation.

#ForestFriday #LogCabinMuseum #yyjevents

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

We’re sending out #WorldMaritimeDay wishes to #MaritimeMuseumofBC & #VancouverMaritimeMuseum!

These #BCMuseums are preserving our maritime history & culture - for BC & Canada

2025's theme: "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity", highlights importance of oceans.

#MuseumsOfBC #LogCabinMuseum

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

This month's #ArchivesHashtagParty is #ArchivesUniqueItems!

1862 letter from George Butler

1920 Brackman-Ker Milling invoice➡️JA Bell

“Buy Canadian” flyer tucked in a BC Cement Co receipt➡️Richard Nimmo in 1934

1976 greeting card by Willard Michell

#LogCabinMuseumAndArchives

George Butler's 1862 letter to his future wife, Fanny Brett. It was partially written while on a ship. The language is distinctly of the time, and he makes unflattering observations of pre-earthquake San Francisco. Our Archives has a typed copy for legibility.

A “Buy Canadian” flyer tucked in a BC Cement Co receipt sent to Richard Nimmo in 1934. The flyer asked customers to buy produced-in-Canada goods to increase employment in our country!

A 1920 invoice from Brackman-Ker Milling Co to J.A. Bell for alfalfa meal and shorts. The whole delivery came to $9.80, including the .50 freight charge!
A 1976 hand-drawn greeting card by Willard Michell, while he was in Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 16d

It’s #TreeDay in Canada, and we’ve been celebrating all month so far! We've got #treecookies! 🌳🌲🍪

Our exhibit, #WondersOfWood, honours #NationalForestWeek & #NationalTreeDay.

Trees provide so many benefits - #TreeCanada has lots of info and resources: treecanada.ca/resources/be...

#LogCabinMuseum

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 17d

Engaging, humorous, encouraging - what a talk from Bob McDonald at Sunday’s #TalkAndTea!
Other words of wisdom included: “Bottom line is all I did was say yes. Yes to opportunities. If you see a young person struggling, give them the confidence to say YES!”
#LogCabinMuseum #WonderfulHuman #gratitude

Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 18d

Autumn arrives at 1119am this morning, and we celebrate this changing of the seasons!

It’s #apple harvest time on the #SaanichPeninsula, and has been for generations! Back in 1931, this harvest went in the "Vancouver Island Apples" bin.

#AutumnEquinox #MemoryMonday #LogCabinMuseumAndArchives

Photo: Watson and Paddy, Sept. 1931 (Goddard Family fonds, Log Cabin Museum and Archives, F316Ph #106a)

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 19d

Just say yes, and join us this afternoon for a #TalkAndTea with Bob McDonald!

He’ll speak on his book, “Just Say Yes”, and how he found the courage to say, “Yes#” when opportunities presented themselves. www.logcabinmuseum.com/events

Bob, books, talk, tea, & treats!

#yyjevents #LogCabinMuseum

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 20d

You’ve heard the affable CBC #QuirksAndQuarks host on the radio, now come listen to him in person! Bob McDonald is our #TalkAndTea speaker tomorrow 2-4pm.

He’ll talk on his book, #JustSayYes, and how he became #Canada’s favourite science-explainer!

$10 cash at door.

#LogCabinMuseum #yyjevents

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 23d

DYK that there's a tree that's evolved to ATTRACT lightning strikes? So it can eliminate the competition!

Listen to our Sunday #TalkAndTea speaker, Bob McDonald from CBC Quirks&Quarks, as he talks to a forest ecologist about the #DipteryxOleifera tree: bit.ly/47N5o35

#TreeTuesday #LogCabinMuseum

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 27d

You’ve heard of tree cookies, but would you eat a cookie made from a tree?

Of course not, but you can touch these “cookies” on display today, 1-4pm.

They're from Western Red Cedar and Sequoia trees, all part of our #WondersOfWood exhibit!

Plus we've got #science, with #InnovateIlluminateInspire!

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 1

Last day of the #SaanichFair, as we celebrate #LabourDay!

DYK it’s been a holiday in #Canada since 1894?

That the movement started in the 1870s with a demonstration?

Which led to the enactment of the #TradeUnionsAct, confirming the legality of unions in Canada!

#LogCabinMuseum #ExploreHistory

Graphic has a large "torn paper" image in the centre, over which are imposed the phrase, "Happy Labour Day!". Above that are photos of a range of tools, from wrenches and pliers to pens and pencils, cutters to hammers.
Speaking of tools, did you know that we have a "Tool Room" at the Museum?! Visit us there and explore!

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 31

If you’re coming out to the #SaanichFair today, you’ll find us in the Gallery Building, in the midst of all the action!

#yyjevents #FallFair #LogCabinMuseum

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 30

Did you miss our #FocusOnFarming exhibit this month? Not to worry - #FindUsAtTheFair!

We’re at the #SaanichFair this whole holiday weekend, in the Gallery Building.

Come say hi, and learn about the history of farming and photography!

#yyjevents #LogCabinMuseum

Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 29

You're heard of #NightAtTheMuseum?

We're doing #NightAtTheArchives for the Archives Hashtag Party - #ArchivesArchitecture!

We've got a range of #SaanichPeninsula architecture examples for you.

#LogCabinMuseum

Clockwise from top left:

Derringberg Rd (McFEELY house) F3160Ph #19

Prairie Hotel F277Ph.2023.002.030

Dunmora Verandah F620Ph.2024.012.051

Mt Newton X Rd THOMSON/WESTINGHOUSE F3160Ph #42

Bannockburn House at Bannockburn Farm, Mt Newton X Rd THOMSON

One of the Sapperton windows, rescued from the Sapper's Church in Sapperton (now New Westminster). Two of these windows adorn the front/east side of the Log Cabin Museum.

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 23

We’re open today, 1-4pm, and it’s your last chance to catch this month’s exhibits, as next weekend we’ll be at the #SaanichFair!🐄🎡🌽

Today, check out #FocusOnFarming (about photography), #OastsOnTheCoast (about farming - for beer), and #TimelineOfBC.

See you at the #LogCabinMuseum in Saanichton!

Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 20

In an 'historic ceremony,' WW1 military artefacts were handed over to the @canadianforces.bsky.social on Tuesday. The artillery had been unearthed ‪‪@pne-playland.bsky.social grounds during construction of a new amphitheatre.

vancouversun.com/news/pne-rep...
via ‪@vancouversun.bsky.social

PNE repatriates military artifacts to Canadian Armed Forces

In a 'historic ceremony,' the artillery was handed over to the Canadian military after being unearthed on the PNE grounds in east Vancouver

vancouversun.com

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're thrilled to have author and science-explainer Bob McDonald kick off this season of our #TalkAndTeas!
He’ll talk about his latest book, #JustSayYes; we invite you to say yes and join us for what’s sure to be an engaging and informative presentation!
Sept 21st, 2pm, $10 cash at door.
#yyjevents

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 16

Drizzly? Muggy? Overcast? No matter the weather, we’ve got a log cabin full of items, displays, exhibits, and information to while away the afternoon: photography, camera, hops and beer, farming, BC history, and more!
The #LogCabinMuseum is open 1-4pm today - 1 block north of the Prairie Inn!

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 9

Interested in #photography 📷 #videography📹 #filmmaking 🎥 etc.

Do you know what this is?

Come visit the #LogCabinMuseum today 1-4pm, and check out our old photo equipment and photographs - all part of preparing for this year's #SaanichFair theme: #FocusOnFarming!

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