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May 1994 WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Paged News from the West Vancouver Museum & Archives West Vancouver Museum: A Vision for the Future It has been a long while coming, but on July 1,1994 West Vancouver will open its very own community Museum with a celebration that will mark its turning point into the future. Amidst times of restraint within the cultural community. West Vancouverites have spoken loudly and clearly. Their history is important; it is living and it deserves a fine showcase for all to see and to participate in. Having worked in the cultural field for over 12 years, I have never seen such commitment and energy from a community of people who believe in the importance of our history: past, present and future. West Vancouverites, and in particular the executive, volunteers and members of the West Vancouver Historical Society, have worked very hard - and very successfully on a job well done. Congratulations West Vancouver on the opening of your Museum! The opening of a new community museum in 1994is ready quite an opportunity. With our committed, trained and active volunteer force ready to go - to tour the visitors, educate the school children, plan the exhibits, research the facts, and catalogue the objects, I sometimes feel as though I’mriding the crest of a wave of enthusiasm - somewhat unpredictable and completely unstoppable. Paired with the remarkable and dedicated Historical Society, who have given the Museum & Archives not only life, but support, this cultural facility could not ask for better community involvement. And herein lies the greatness of West Vancouver. You have started with the most important qualities a museum wiU ever need - community support. While other museums, so many years older than us, (the Vancouver Museum celebrates its 100th anniversary this year), are looking to build community support groups. West Vancouver can feel confident that its museum is owned and operated by the community.* * Although officially operated by the District of West Vancouver Cultural Services-Parlcs and Recreation Department, the vision and directionfor the Museum is set by an Interim Development Committee comprised of representativesfrom the Historical Society and D istrict staff. This committee will, by the end of1994, evolve into a community advisory type of board. BytJacqueline Gijssen The other big opportunity for West Vancouver’s new museum is that it can learn from the lessons of all the museums that have come before. So much is changing in the museum field, with much greater emphasis being placed on being relevant, being responsive, being efficient, focusing on education and exhibitions, and finally, being dynamic, interesting and of course entertaining. Museums in the 90’s are facing pressure from many fronts. We must do a good job if we are to survive and grow into the next century. It is our challenge to displace the notion of the museum as a dusty place with old things, to that of a place full of interest and activity. A place where the community of young and old can gather, learn and celebrate, our past, our present and our future. Everything I see tells me West Vancouver’s museum is well on its way to being such a place, and it is thanks to you all that we can see such a bright light ahead in our future. Snapshots The Early History of West Vancouver Catch a glimpse of May Day in the 1930’s, the loggers of the 1870’s and skiing on Hollyburn Ridge in the 1920’s when you visit the new Museum. Opening exhibits feature the early history of West Vancouver, including a section on the Squamish Nation co-curated by the Nation and the Museum. Remaining on view until December, the opening exhibits are just the start of a series of temporary exhibits that will be shown in the facility. From the history of Caulfeild and Horseshoe Bay to photography from thetop of Lions Gate Bridge, from 100 years of logging history to the modern architecture of West Van, exhibits and programs will explore a range of topics on the natural and human history of this community. SUMMER HOURS July 1 to September 4,1994 Phone 926-9254 MuS6um: Tuescfaysr - Sundays Archives: Wednesdays Only 11:00am Closed Mondays 11:00am - 4:00pa (Or by appdntment) Curator: Jacqueline Gijssen Archivist: Christina Andrews