The Lacombe & District Historical Society is a registered Alberta Society’s Act Non-profit Organization & CRA Recognized Charity which works to preserve and promote the history of the Lacombe region through the many services and programs it offers under the name “Lacombe Museum” and as an integrated community asset.

Mission Statement

The Lacombe & District Historical Society’s (L&DHS) mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit the history and heritage of the residents of the geographical region in Central Alberta known as Lacombe for the benefit of the local communities by adhering to the standards and best practices for preserving history.

Vision Statement

is to be a relevant & integrated community asset that provides value & inspiration, while sparking curiosity in the individuals, organizations & businesses of the Lacombe region, situated in Treaty 6 and Métis Region 3 of Central Alberta.

This is accomplished by providing programs & services directly to the public through the operation of three museums and community archives, collectively known as the Lacombe Museum. The Lacombe Museum strives to be a resource for scholars, historians, and educators as well as history buffs by preserving, cataloging, and interpreting important objects and documents and will use those items to provide educational and cultural programs for the public.

Mandate Statement

The Lacombe & District Historical Society’s (L&DHS) mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit the history and heritage of the residents of the geographical region in Central Alberta known as Lacombe for the benefit of the local communities by adhering to the standards and best practices for preserving history.

Values Statement

is to be a relevant & integrated community asset that provides value & inspiration, while sparking curiosity in the individuals, organizations & businesses of the Lacombe region, situated in Treaty 6 and Métis Region 3 of Central Alberta.

This is accomplished by providing programs & services directly to the public through the operation of three museums and community archives, collectively known as the Lacombe Museum. The Lacombe Museum strives to be a resource for scholars, historians, and educators as well as history buffs by preserving, cataloging, and interpreting important objects and documents and will use those items to provide educational and cultural programs for the public.

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ADMIN OFFICE

Flatiron Building Museum
Suite #200, 5005 50th Ave, Lacombe AB T4L2L1

(403) 782-3933

[email protected]

FALL/WINTER HOURS

Flatiron Building Museum
OPEN Wed-Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Blacksmith Shop Museum
OPEN Victoria Day – Labour Day
Michener House Museum
CLOSED over 2023 for renovations

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The Lacombe & District Historical Society acknowledges that we are working, volunteering, and living on Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Maskwacis Nēhiyaw (Bear Hills Cree), Niitsítapi (Blackfoot), Nakoda (Stony), Dene (Athabascan), Métis and many other distinct Indigenous Peoples whose footsteps have walked these lands for time immemorial, and whose history, culture, and language continues to influence our vibrant community.
To learn more, please visit our Treaty No. 6 resource page.
The Lacombe & District Historical Society is a registered Alberta Society’s Act Non-profit Organization & CRA Recognized Charity
Charity No: 119244416RR0001

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