Our Shared History, Preserving Fort Edmonton Park

Our Shared History, Preserving Fort Edmonton Park
Jan 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Tim Marriott, Historian Laureate
Our Shared History, Preserving Fort Edmonton Park

Tim Marriott, Historian Laureate, Fort Edmonton Foundation,

Come hear Fort Edmonton Foundation “Historian Laureate” Tim Marriott speak about the history and ongoing development of Fort Edmonton and its relationship to the City of Edmonton.The role of the Historian Laureate was created to give a voice and a living link to the history of Edmonton and the Fort Edmonton Foundation. The Historian Laureate promotes local history and the historical value of both Fort Edmonton Park and Fort Edmonton Foundation.

Tim Marriott has a degree in western Canadian history from the University of Alberta.  For many years, he was the coordinator of interpretive programming at Fort Edmonton Park. He integrated music and drama into the Fort’s daily programme, including commissioning original plays, interpretive vignettes, and designing special events. Tim currently holds the position of Manager, Diplomatic Visits, Alberta Protocol, the Government of Alberta, which works with foreign ambassadors visiting Alberta. 
 
Meeting details:  12 noon – Hotel Selkirk Dining Room @ Fort Edmonton Park - $50 per person. 

(No charge for parking or park entry)    Parking behind the Hotel Selkirk and is accessible by the road through the security gate and down the road.   Take the first right hand turn after entering the park area. Sorry, NO online access to the presentation. 

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