A look at the fascinating pioneer history of British Columbia and the role played by the United Empire Loyalist descendants in its founding.
Taking place in the beautiful North Okanagan city of Vernon, British Columbia.
Gold Trails and Ghost Towns
A special presentation from local historian and broadcaster Mike Roberts, producer and host of CHBC's documentary series Gold Trails and Ghost Towns.
Geneaologists' Workshop
The Lure of Gold, presented by Dave Sayer, brings to life the story of John ‘Cariboo' Cameron, one of the most fascinating characters in the history of the province. Sayer, whose own family arrived in the province in 1863, created his Cariboo Cameron show in 1990 for the historic town of Barkerville, and has performed it more than 1,000 times.
Christine Pilgrim presents The Overlanders, the story of the hardships endured by the migrants who came with Thomas McMicking, UE, through the wild Rocky Mountains, from Canada, in a Red River cart in 1862. Visit Christine's website.
Peter Moogk, UE, PhD, and author of La Nouvelle France, will discuss the Loyalist descendants who helped shape British Columbia. Peter is a professor emeritus in history at UBC, and an active member of the Vancouver branch of the association. He is currently conducting research for his next book.
UELAC Gala Banquet featuring Christine Pilgrim performing "Journey of a Loyalist to the West"
Here is there link for all your registation needs.
http://www.uelac.org/BTM2010.html
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