CONCEPTION…TO RAISING A MUSEUM
[Please note that some creative license
has been used in putting together the following information although the information has been checked for accuracy.]
In 1999, a group of people interested in creating a museum established the Provost and District Museum Society. The society is a registered charity made up of a small group of volunteers who are committed to the mission statement of housing historical items and buildings that document the history of Provost and the surrounding district. After many fundraising events. monetary donations, and donations of historical buildings and artifacts and countless hours of time donated from volunteers, the grand opening of the main building took place on October 19, 2007.
Important Dates and Events to Note:
November 1999 - the Provost and District Museum Society was formed.
March 2000 - the Museum Society obtained their Alberta Societies number.
November 2000 - the plans for the main building were drawn up.
April 2001 - the Western Ridge School became available to the Museum.
November 2001 - the Steinsleigh School was moved to the Museum grounds.
May 2002 - the fence surrounding the grounds was installed.
June 2003 - the Town of Provost deeded the land by the trout pond to the museum.
December 2003 - the Bachelor's House was received.
April 2005 - a windmill was moved to the museum sight.
February 2006 - the T. Eaton House and Our Savior's Lutheran Church were moved on site.
August 2007 - the museum received Provost's first Fire Truck, a 1948 Dodge.
October 2007 - the Grand Opening of the Provost and District Museum.
July 2008 - Hugh Varty, former Telegrapher set up a Railway display.
March 2009 - the decision was made to build a 40' x 100' addition.
May 2009 - the grand opening of the 'Reinventors' exhibit. The exhibit contains pieces from the History Channel television show, where two men would attempt to build and test old patents to see if they were successful.
2010 - 2012 - an addition was built on to the main building.
2011 - the Alberta Visitor Information Center relocated to the museum because the Museum building is wheelchair accessible. The Information Center has since moved back to the teepee on Highway 13.
2012 - the Blacksmith Shop which was converted from a granary was donated.
2014 - cement floors were poured in the addition that affectionally was named 'Main Street Provost'.
2015 - the Grain Elevator Office was moved on site.
2015 - the ceiling, walls, and mezzanines are in place, and displays are being set up in "Main Street Provost'.
To Date - many artifacts, monetary donations, fundraisers, and countless hours of hard work supplied by volunteers have gone into the creation of The Provost and District Museum. Displays at the Museum are continually being reorganized or added. If you have been here before, come again. It will be like seeing a whole new Provost and District Museum.
The Provost and District Museum would like to acknowledge the founding executive and the many volunteers that showed an interest in making the idea of a museum in Provost a reality. Many of the original members are still involved with the museum today.
President Dennis Schug
1st Vice President Bob Paulgaard
2nd Vice President Laurie Kobes
Secretary Marlene Pope
Treasurer Cliff Haggerty
Directors Doug Hall Norbert Holzinger
Cliff Pope Allan Hauck
Ed Schaber Lawrence Muchowski
Joe Bolz Laurie Kobes
Committees
Building Grant Stinson
Grant Applications Lucille Peterson
Fund Raising Kathy Kayser
Public Relations Joe Bolz
Marion Kelch
Recording Artifacts Connie Austin
Leslie Spees
Laurie Kobes
Ruth Stempfle
[Please note that some creative license
has been used in putting together the following information although the information has been checked for accuracy.]
In 1999, a group of people interested in creating a museum established the Provost and District Museum Society. The society is a registered charity made up of a small group of volunteers who are committed to the mission statement of housing historical items and buildings that document the history of Provost and the surrounding district. After many fundraising events. monetary donations, and donations of historical buildings and artifacts and countless hours of time donated from volunteers, the grand opening of the main building took place on October 19, 2007.
Important Dates and Events to Note:
November 1999 - the Provost and District Museum Society was formed.
March 2000 - the Museum Society obtained their Alberta Societies number.
November 2000 - the plans for the main building were drawn up.
April 2001 - the Western Ridge School became available to the Museum.
November 2001 - the Steinsleigh School was moved to the Museum grounds.
May 2002 - the fence surrounding the grounds was installed.
June 2003 - the Town of Provost deeded the land by the trout pond to the museum.
December 2003 - the Bachelor's House was received.
April 2005 - a windmill was moved to the museum sight.
February 2006 - the T. Eaton House and Our Savior's Lutheran Church were moved on site.
August 2007 - the museum received Provost's first Fire Truck, a 1948 Dodge.
October 2007 - the Grand Opening of the Provost and District Museum.
July 2008 - Hugh Varty, former Telegrapher set up a Railway display.
March 2009 - the decision was made to build a 40' x 100' addition.
May 2009 - the grand opening of the 'Reinventors' exhibit. The exhibit contains pieces from the History Channel television show, where two men would attempt to build and test old patents to see if they were successful.
2010 - 2012 - an addition was built on to the main building.
2011 - the Alberta Visitor Information Center relocated to the museum because the Museum building is wheelchair accessible. The Information Center has since moved back to the teepee on Highway 13.
2012 - the Blacksmith Shop which was converted from a granary was donated.
2014 - cement floors were poured in the addition that affectionally was named 'Main Street Provost'.
2015 - the Grain Elevator Office was moved on site.
2015 - the ceiling, walls, and mezzanines are in place, and displays are being set up in "Main Street Provost'.
To Date - many artifacts, monetary donations, fundraisers, and countless hours of hard work supplied by volunteers have gone into the creation of The Provost and District Museum. Displays at the Museum are continually being reorganized or added. If you have been here before, come again. It will be like seeing a whole new Provost and District Museum.
The Provost and District Museum would like to acknowledge the founding executive and the many volunteers that showed an interest in making the idea of a museum in Provost a reality. Many of the original members are still involved with the museum today.
President Dennis Schug
1st Vice President Bob Paulgaard
2nd Vice President Laurie Kobes
Secretary Marlene Pope
Treasurer Cliff Haggerty
Directors Doug Hall Norbert Holzinger
Cliff Pope Allan Hauck
Ed Schaber Lawrence Muchowski
Joe Bolz Laurie Kobes
Committees
Building Grant Stinson
Grant Applications Lucille Peterson
Fund Raising Kathy Kayser
Public Relations Joe Bolz
Marion Kelch
Recording Artifacts Connie Austin
Leslie Spees
Laurie Kobes
Ruth Stempfle
