Author/Curator Farley S. Wuth with 'Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass" T. Lucas photos |
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village (KBPV) in Pincher Creek was the site of a gala book launch on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. After five years of collecting data to update the original local history book, 'Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass' was presented to the public. There was guest speakers, a reading from the new book, live auction, entertainment and a book signing during the reception.
Pincher Creek and District Historical Society (PCDHS) President Colleen Casey-Cyr acted as the Master of Ceremonies. She introduced Municipal District of Pincher Creek Reeve Bjorn Berg to the sizeable crowd. Berg talked about the pride and care this area has regarding the local history. He said Pincher Creek's history is young, yet it is being captured and preserved for the future.
Deputy Reeve Rod Cyr, Reeve Bjorn Berg, Fred Bradley |
This updated edition of Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass has been a labour of love and some frustration for KBPV Curator Farley S. Wuth, who has been working on the edition for five years. He thanked everyone involved that helped to make this a reality. Wuth then read one of the histories from the book, about early pioneer William Samuel Lee who was instrumental in the naming of Pincher Creek. Wuth received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Frank Jenkins |
Dawn Lundberg from Champion bought the 1970's edition for $200. Jim and Carolyn Bester purchased an original piece of artwork by actress Niamh Wilson for $85.00.
A Capella group Southern Accord Chorus provided live musical entertainment and were very well received by the crowd. It seems certain they will be invited back to Pincher Creek soon, a town that they discovered (and therefore discovered them) when they booked the Bloomin' Inn for a retreat.
Southern Accord Chorus |
The book itself is a thing of beauty, a large well-bound volume that is generously illustrated with photographs supplied by the families who's stories it tells and from the extensive KBPV archives.
Congratulations Farley and the PC Historical Society! Long time coming but well worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to have a book about the history of Pincher Creek and area. I will defiently have to pick up a copy. Great job Farley and the PC historical society.
ReplyDeleteMy great grandfather William Henry Nickerson is mentioned in this book, would love to get hold of a copy
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