Fort Edmonton Foundation 50th Anniversary Homecoming

This spring, join us at Fort Edmonton Park for their 50th Anniversary Homecoming celebrating the history of the Fort Edmonton Park Foundation! Enjoy a sneak peek into the construction and future development of four major projects: Fort Edmonton Park’s front entrance and admissions, Hotel Selkirk expansion: Albion and Windsor Block, Indigenous Peoples Experience and the 1920’s Midway.

Date and Time: Saturday, May 25, 2019

Doors open: 11:00 am   BBQ: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Program: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Parking: Main Parking Lot

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YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

• Traditional barbecue feast; including a cash bar

• Indigenous entertainment, dancers, and interpretive demonstrations

• Activities for the whole family

  • Stagecoach bouncy castle, bannock on a stick, Edmonton Model Railway viewing gallery, seedling planting, cake celebration, and more!

• Interactive displays, tours and historical information taking you back in time

• Historical costume parade – We invite you to dress in period costume (1846-1929) for a chance to win a prize.

• Tasting of the Fort Edmonton Foundation’s signature 50th Anniversary wine

  Park stories with special guests:

  • • City of Edmonton Councillor Sarah Hamilton

    • Honorary Chief Factor Tim Spelliscy

    • Fort Edmonton Foundation President Michael Paull

    • Fort Edmonton Foundation Past President Mary Lou Hamilton

    • Allan Partridge, architect of the Hotel Selkirk and Capitol Theatre

    • Bill Graham, brought the steam train and railway to Fort Edmonton Park

• Time capsule experience: be a part of history and add your message to a new 50-year time capsule.