Lougheed House continuously provides Calgarians with the stories of the rich history of our city and community! Whether you book a tour, book an event, or just wander the grounds, you’ll find something at Lougheed House of interest and intrigue. Your child’s school could even book a school program.
Lougheed House Events 2012
Tea Exhibit - Wednesday, January 18 - Sunday, March 4, 2012
Come and learn about the social history of tea, focusing on the Victorian and Edwardian eras, highlighted with artifacts from the Lougheed House collection. Enjoy tea in The Restaurant and visit Treasures gift shop and take home some of the tea experience.
"Sandstone City" by George Webber - February 1 - March 4, 2012
Opening Reception, February 8th, 2012
5:30 - 8:00 pm with Speeches at 6:00 pm
Join us for the opening reception of George Webber's photo exhibit Sandstone City. Max Foran, noted Calgary Historian, will give an opening speech and George Webber will be on hand to sell and sign copies of his new book.
On November 7, 1886 a fast moving fire ripped through Calgary destroying many of the wooden buildings that comprised the main business district.
Shortly after, town council passed an ordinance stipulating that all major downtown buildings must be constructed of sandstone which was in abundant supply in the area.
During 2010 and 2011 George Webber wandered the city photographing the schools, churches, court houses, libraries, commercial buildings and residences built from the distinctive tawny sandstone that once earned Calgary the nickname "The Sandstone City".
The photographs were made with the legendary Holga toy camera loaded up with old fashioned film. The results are a distinctively low tech rendering of some very handsome architecture.
This exhibit is presented by Lougheed House and the Alberta Society of Artists, and will be part of Exposure Calgary 2012.
Holga Camera Workshop
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1 - 4 pm
Join photography expert Jim Slobodian from The Camera Store in this informative workshop about the unique qualities of the Holga Camera. Visit the Alberta Society of Artist's Gallery at Lougheed House and see George Webber's Sandstone City photo exhibit shot entirely with a Holga Camera.
The workshop fee is $20.00 and advance registration is required. Please submit the form below. We require a minimum of 10 registrants to run the program. There are no age limitations for the workshop.
Holga Camera Workshop Registration Form (please complete in full)
Family Day – Monday February 20, 11am to 4pm
Join us on Family Day for free! Monday, February 20, no admission will be charged to view the historic Lougheed House and enjoy a variety of fun family activities. Marvel at the George Webber Sandstone City photograph exhibit, get creative with fabulous children's sand art activities hosted by Heart Studio, pose for a vintage family photograph, and also participate in the museum's first ever photo competition for Adults and Children in partnership with The Camera Store. Why not begin your visit by enjoying Brunch in The Restaurant (by reservation 403-410-9288).
Mountainview Connections - Concert Season 2011-2012
Join us for music by Mahler, Strauss and Chopin, to name just a few. Click on the links below to learn more.
 Mountainview Connections
Coming in 2012 - The Elegant West
Stay tuned for special events and exhibits as we celebrate our unique western heritage!
Group Tours
Booked Tours of Lougheed House run approximately 45 min - 1 hour. Please advise us of any special requests, i.e. if guests in your party are in a wheelchair or walker or need to sit down during the tour. Your tour will be led by a Historic Interpreter in 1905 costuming.
Partners
Theatre Junction - The Grand
Doors Open Calgary
Calgary Heritage Initiative Society
Mountainview Connections
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