DID YOU KNOW?
The Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre is operated by the Fort Vermilion Heritage Committee - and they are a committee of the Fort Vermilion Agricultural Society. This means that the Fort Vermilion Agricultural Society is the legal governing body of the Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre!
They have been faithful and generous in their support and we thank them for that!
FVAS Bursary
Offering $1000 to local students and possibility of matching NADC grant for $1000!
Download the PDF below for more information and to apply!
Who We Are
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Opened in 1995, the Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre is the nucleus of heritage preservation and conservation in the Fort Vermilion area. Boasting over 16,000 photos, 22,000 archives, 8000 objects and 2 heritage houses - there is much to explore! The history of the Fort Vermilion area is vast, fossils and bones ("Rocks Tell Tales" exhibit) are remnants of the pre-human history of the Fort Vermilion Area. "Weyiman Waskahikun Wehkohkewin (Fort Vermilion A Special Gathering Place)" is a tribute to the Dene Tha', Beaver and Cree nations. Agriculture, industry, and community events of days past compose our nuclear collection from the Fort Vermilion Experimental Farm (58° North and Farming).
"Boreal Beauty, Bounty and Balance" features the area's natural heritage. With these main exhibits, and a plethora of other displays and artifacts, the Fort Vermilion Heritage Centre is the premier historical resource in Mackenzie County.
Artifact of the Week!
School Crest
This Crest comes from the Fort Vermilion Public school in 1952! It is made of felt and would be stitched to a jacket / garment. The first public school for Fort Vermilion was established in the 30's. At this time there was also the residential school and separate school - which both belonged to the catholic school system. Though we are not sure where the original public school was located, the one previous todays modern facility was located at the top of the hill behind what is now an FVSD maintenance building.
2009.70.04 / Ward, Hazel
This is a wonderful museum full of displays and information about the area, there are many hidden gems in this museum and any visitor to the oldest settlement in Alberta should consider visiting this museum and tourist information centre. 