HISTORY & CULTURE
SPARWOOD MUSEUM
The Natal Sparwood Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the histories of Sparwood , Corbin , Michel , Middletown and Natal .
Our story began 140 million years ago ….
NEW TECK DISCOVERY ROOM NOW OPEN !
140 million years ago , long necked herbivorous dinosaurs walked along the shores of an ancient lake in what is now the southeast region of British Columbia . Following this herd of gentle giants , was a pack of large predatory dinosaurs . Like lions following wildebeest across the plains , the dinosaurs waited for an opportunity to feed on the weak , old and injured in the herd . Fast forward to today and this lakeshore is now a mountaintop region near Sparwood known as Line Creek . Amazingly , the ancient tracks from this drama were perfectly preserved and were recently uncovered during exploratory activities . Follow the trail for yourself in the Sparwood Museum ’ s fascinating new permanent Jurassic Exhibit .
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Culture on the Lawn is held every Friday evening from 4 – 7 pm from June 28 – August 30 , 2024 . This outdoor event showcases Elk Valley arts and celebrates Sparwood ’ s culture both past and present . In conjunction with the Sparwood Market , artisans will demonstrate their skills in various mediums including painting , sketching , and crochet , and musicians will perform live on the lawn . Join in the summertime fun at the Sparwood Museum !
141b Aspen Drive | 250-425-0560 Sparwoodmuseum . ca
Summer Hours : May 13 – Sept 2 , 2024 Open Daily , 10 am – 6 pm Fridays until 7pm for Culture On The Lawn .