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Greater Vernon Museum Speaker Series with David Riach

June 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

$10
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The Museum & Archives of Vernon and the Vernon Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society are excited to announce the second event in their Hometown Histories Speaker Series with Winnipeg-based aviation researcher Dr. David Riach for a virtual presentation.

Dr. Riach will explore the life and legacy of Bill McCluskey (1891-1935), one of British Columbia’s most renowned and respected commercial pilots. McCluskey, a Vernon native, played a pivotal role in the development of civil aviation in Vernon and the Okanagan, and made significant contributions to air transportation across the province.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to include Dr. David Riach in our speaker series,” says Archives Manager Gwyneth Evans. “It is wonderful that Bill McCluskey’s legacy is being acknowledged across Canada, but once you start uncovering the intrepid details of his story, it becomes clear why he commands such interest.”

Since Dr. Riach is based in Winnipeg, this session of the speaker series will be held via Zoom. However, there will also be a live screening at the Vernon Museum, allowing participants the choice of attending in person or remotely. Tickets, priced at $10, must be pre-purchased to secure a Zoom connection or in-person seating, and can be obtained online from the following link or at the museum during open hours:

Like the other events in the Hometown Histories Speaker Series, Dr. David Riach’s presentation ensures that the stories of Vernon’s citizens, past and present, are preserved and remembered. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Vernon Museum and the Vernon Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society.

The presentation takes place online via Zoom, with a live screening at the Museum (3009 32nd Ave).
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Date:
June 22, 2024
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
$10
Event Tags:
#museum, #MuseumArchivesVernon, #Okanaganhistoricalsociety, #speakerseries, #vernonbc, home-page-slider
Website:
https://greatervernonmuseum.square.site/product/speaker-series-with-david-riach/267?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false. 

Organizer

Museum & Archives of Greater Vernon
Phone
250-550-3140
Email
mail@vernonmuseum.ca
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Venue

Museum & Archives of Vernon
3009 32nd Avenue
Vernon, British Columbia V1T 2L8 Canada
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Phone
250-550-3140
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