July Ask a Geologist
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July Ask a Geologist

Have you got mysterious rocks in your basement? Think you may have some of Rossland's famous gold-copper ore in your backyard? Bring all your mystery rocks to the Rossland Museum on July 24th for local mineral engineer Christopher Hatch to identify! Chris will also have his cool fluorescent mineral collection on display so don't miss the chance to check this out!

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May 19th - Virtual Speaker Series: Cindy Devine
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May 19th - Virtual Speaker Series: Cindy Devine

The next presentation in the RMDC Virtual Speaker Series is “Queen of the Downhill” Cindy Devine! Join world champion mountain biker, Cindy Devine, on May 19, 2021, live on Zoom as she reflects on her journey to becoming a world-class athlete. She'll talk about how her active childhood set her up well to become a world champion, the ways that mountain biking has changed over her years in the sport, and her experience of being a female racer in the early mountain biking scene in North America. Cindy is a living legend, and we're lucky that she's chosen Rossland as her home!

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Get Ready For Summer Camps!
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Get Ready For Summer Camps!

Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! We've got five new, exciting themes over the course of the summer, including Adventure West, Junior Shredders, Stroke of Genius Art Camp, Camp Rock, and Fantasy Camp all with plenty of outdoor adventure, STEAM learning, and community and local artist support!

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March 24th - Virtual Speaker Series
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March 24th - Virtual Speaker Series

On Wednesday, March 24th, join architect Harry Measure on a fascinating interpretive exploration of Rossland’s Miners’ Union Hall and Courthouse . Learn about the spread of organized labor from the United States to Rossland, BC during the final years of the 19th century, and gain a better understanding of Rossland’s international significance as a major venue in this heritage of conflict.

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Pro D Day Camp!
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Pro D Day Camp!

Nothing planned for the upcoming SD20 Pro D Day on February 26th!? Spend it here at the museum for our special Mid-Winter Hallowe’en Day Camp!

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BC Family Day
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BC Family Day

BC Family Day is on its way! We will be open by donation the entire weekend thanks to the support of the Province of British Columbia - regular hours Saturday 10am-5pm and special hours Sunday-Monday 12-4pm.

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BC Heritage Week Scavenger Hunt
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BC Heritage Week Scavenger Hunt

BC Heritage Week is coming up very soon, and the theme this year is “Where do you find heritage?” To celebrate, we’ve prepared a Heritage Week Scavenger Hunt and will share a new hint each day until BC Heritage Week begins - then #ExploreRossland between February 15th-20th to find all fifteen of the heritage sites.

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Senior Tuesdays
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Senior Tuesdays

Attention Rossland Seniors! Feeling stir crazy and need a safe, interesting place to visit? Museum staff have opened up the Museum to only seniors each Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm.

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Boo Town!
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Boo Town!

Experience the most frightful season of all at the Rossland Museum! Our boom town has been turned into BOO Town this Halloween, and the ghouls are itching for you to hear their stories on your self-guided tour through the museum's outdoor exhibits! John Kirkup will be policing the grounds, our dead miners have a perilous tale to share, and we hear there may have been a gruesome train robbery on our CPR Caboose.

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Culture Days Artisan Market
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Culture Days Artisan Market

Rossland Museum Artisan Market

September 26th & 27th from 12pm to 5pm at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre - 1100 HWY 3B.

We hope to have some special activities, music, and food trucks - capacity will be limited and strictly controlled in order to ensure physical distancing measures can be managed. Market is outdoors, but masks are encouraged (and required inside the Museum).

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