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Be a part of history and the future.

Fort Edmonton Park will be closed for general admissions this summer, but we are hosting our 50th Anniversary Homecoming festival celebration! We have an amazing line-up of activities and programming. Join us as we celebrate our history and enjoy a sneak peek into the future development and construction of the park.





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





YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

Traditional barbecue buffet; cash bar



Indigenous entertainment, Metis dancers, tipi camp, bannock on a stick, and interpretive demonstrations

Activities for every generation

Stagecoach bouncy castle, Global News colour the weather, seedling planting, games, scavenger hunt, cake celebration, and more!

Interactive experiences: displays, tours, interpreters, historical information, Edmonton Model Railway Association viewing gallery

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

Wine 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.

50th Anniversary film - showing every half hour at the Capitol Theatre



Book Launch - 360+ beautiful pages of Fort Edmonton Foundation's first 50 years









Book Launch: Our Living History: The First 50 Years of the Fort Edmonton Foundation, tells the story of why Fort Edmonton Park was built, shares its rich history and what is in store for the future. This limited edition hardcover keepsake will be a historical treasure for years to come. Come meet the author, Carolina Jakeway Roemmich on May 25th at the 50th Anniversary Homecoming. Books can be pre-purchased online or at the Homecoming event.

PRE-ORDER YOUR BOOK TODAY!





Fort Edmonton Park will be closed for general admissions this summer. We are hosting this special event as a fundraiser to continue to bring to the park the buildings and experiences you love.

Your ticket purchase supports the enhancement of Fort Edmonton Park.



Funds raised will assist in the preservation, conservation, and construction of interpretive and historical displays, buildings and sites. Fort Edmonton Foundation thanks you for supporting our $11 million community campaign creating a living history experience reflecting the heritage of the Edmonton area and its citizens.









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