St. Vital Historical Society Inc.

Tourism Region: Southern Manitoba (Winnipeg)

Mobile program concept - presentations of St. Vital history in various Community Centre & libraries - Educational visits to Educational Centre (Archives & Artifacts)

Visit our Webpage at http://www.svhs.ca

About the Collections

Multiple Artifacts and numerous catagories of Archival Material.
Newspapers, scrapbooks, written history books, family history books, photos, videos & taped interviews.
Displays of objects that were used in the early settlement of St. Vital.
(Household, personal, job related etc.)

Approximate number of objects in the collections: Approx. 3,000

Archives

Filing system for printed materials regarding history of St. Vital and surrounding areas, since the early days of the Metis Settlements in the 1800's. This includes St. Vital Schools.

Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Films and Videos • Photographs
Other: Photos of all our events, as well as family photo sections, floods, school photos, fire & police, sports, transportation etc.

Decorative Arts

Household, job related articles,jewellery, tobacco products, men's room articles (razors etc.) miscellaneous displays. Trophies (various sports)

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

Culture:
Canadian

Period:
Historical

Media:
Photography • Film and Video

Miscellaneous:
War Art

Human History

Several books & archival materials, as well as uniforms.

Agriculture • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Electricity • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs : Video • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Sports Equipment • Toys and Games • Transportation : Motorized ground : Non-motorized ground • Weapons
Other: Biographies from members & former St. Vital residents.

Services & Activities

Educational displays on St. Vital History and culture. Hands on, guided tours. Archives for research. Always a helping hand and courteous volunteers available to help.
Theme shows during the year, held at various location in St. Vital. Fundraising raffle or Silent Auction at Annual Meeting in November.

Research Services

Archives, newspapers, books, magazines, photos, videos

Archival Records • Films • Information Centre • Library • Video Library
Other: Photocopying service available. Donations accepted for copying, instead of charging for same.

Educational Programs

Going to classrooms & Senior Centres, speaking about the history of St. Vital.
Bringing classrooms to the Educational Centre for a 'Hands On' look at the past. Taking display boards and posters on a rotating basis to the Libraries in St. Vital.

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Films • Lectures • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) • Seniors Programs

Visitor Services

Welcome visitors & show them around our Centre. Help them find information they are looking for and making photocopies for them.
Coffee is always on & sometimes a snack is available.

Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Audio Guides : English • Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Free • Reminiscence or Oral History Kits • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 12+

Activities: Visitor/general reception work, archives/artifacts maintenance work, light housekeeping,

Member Privileges

Receive The St. Vital Historian Newsletters ( 4 per year), free access to centre and research facilities. Eligibility to vote at annual general membership meeting for new Board members

Food Services

Coffee & cookies if requested.

Internet Services

General Information • Collections • Events • Education • Local History

Publications and Products

St. Vital Historian Newsletter published 4 times a year. Sent out free of charge to Members. Includes articles & photos about the history of St. Vital, upcoming events and letters or stories received from Members (their memories of growing up in St. Vital) etc. This newsletter is put together strictly by volunteers.
Back issues are available at a cost of $1.00/issue.

Books • Brochures • Catalogues • Magazines • Newsletters • Posters • Videos
Other: Special editions of newsletters and a History Book of the Settlement of St. Vital.

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Location

Address:	600 St. Mary's Road Winnipeg (St. Vital), Manitoba R2M 3L5 See Map
Telephone:	204-255-2864
Fax:	204-256-6892
Mailing Address:	St. Vital Historical Society Inc. 600 St. Mary's Road, WINNIPEG, Manitoba R2M 3L5
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