by lcmuseum@shaw.ca | May 19, 2026 | Bloggers, D. Scott Forfar, Exhibitions, History of Lake Country, Lake country family history, Uncategorized
By D. Scott Forfar Life After the War In the first part of this article, we learned about Gonzaemon “Jack” Niihara’s early years in the Okanagan and his courageous service in the First World War, which earned him the Military Medal for bravery. Now, we continue the...
by lcmuseum@shaw.ca | May 19, 2022 | Exhibitions, Uncategorized
Please note: Scott is referring to an amazing glass column soil sample that is located on display at the Museum. Stop by the Museum to view the sample and experience an informative tour on Lake Country’s Wine Culture. The soil in the glass column was collected...
by lakecountry | Oct 14, 2016 | Announcements, Bloggers, Community Events, Exhibitions, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
Applebox Belles presents the stories of the pioneers, the Summer Girls, and the champion Apple Wrapper Flappers of Lake Country’s early apple packing industry. These determined women quickly became the workforce of the packinghouses, sorting, wrapping, packing, and...
by lakecountry | Oct 25, 2013 | Bloggers, Exhibitions, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
When I [Allan Kobayashi] began my education in 1932, the Okanagan Centre School was brand new. My cousin Margaret and I were in the first Grade 1 class. From Grade 1 to 8 we were the only two in each grade as the years passed so one of us always ranked first or...
