Heritage Hour. An Imaginary Line: the HBC, the US, and the Fight against the 49th Parallel
A dive into the little-told tales of the Pacific Northwest
Date/Time: Nov 25 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Vancouver, University Women’s Club at Hycroft1489 McRae Ave
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Cost: $21.00
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How did the Pacific Northwest get divided between the U.S. and the British Empire? Where does British Columbia’s name come from? Why are there two Vancouvers? From 1821 to 1846 the Hudson’s Bay Company attempted to carve a British claim west of the mountains. The result is a gripping story involving Métis emigrants, legacy-hungry billionaires, and a wandering artist.
About the Speaker:
Tom Long has worked at museums for 25 years, including Fort Edmonton Park, Mangawhai Museum (NZ/Aotearoa), and the Amelia Douglas Institute. He loves storytelling and history and combining the two. He is a Certified Interpretive Guide from the National Association of Interpretation with a particular interest in the 19th century Canadian fur trade. You can find him, his blogs, and his other offerings at northwindheritageconsulting.ca .
VHF’s Heritage Hour (formerly Evening Lectures) are a series of talks focused on local heritage. Join us at University Women's Club at Hycroft Manor this fall from 7 pm to 8:30 pm to enjoy fascinating pieces of Vancouver’s history with a selection of local speakers.
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