Discover the exciting projects underway at the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and District, where we’re actively preserving and sharing our region’s heritage. Our current and upcoming initiatives connect people with Medicine Hat’s stories — inviting everyone to engage with the past while helping shape its future in our vibrant community.
Inventory of Buildings in Medicine Hat
Hilary Tarant from Calgary has been systematically researching, photographing and inventorying the buildings of Medicine Hat, built prior to 1960. These inventories in binders may be consulted at City Hall or at the Archives in the Esplanade.
Living History
In 2011 a project was created by the Society – namely the Living History Project. The objective was, and still is, to document the memories of residents of Medicine Hat and area. To date, some 34 individual’s stories have been videographed (not videotaped!). The resulting DVD’S are provided to the interviewee and/or family as well as to the Esplanade Archives.
The first two people interviewed were Dr. David Carter and Ethel Currie.
Additional Links
- The Esplanade
- Heritage Resources Committee
- Twitter: Medicine Hat Museum at the Esplanade
- Twitter: Medicine Hat Archives at the Esplanade
- The Medicine Hat & District Genealogy Society
- Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat (Burial Listing)
- The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede
- Medalta
- The Mad Hatter Historian (Bill Anhorn)
- Michael Truman “Past Presence”
- The South Alberta Pipes & Drums
Get Sidetracked on Facebook at:
- We grew up in the Hat
- Luke Fandrick’s website: Around The ‘ Hat
- Earl Morris’ On-line Book: What’s in a Name… Medicine Hat
And in the Vicinity of Medicine Hat
Joining the Newsletter
Anyone with an interest in history is welcome to join the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and District.