Bowden Historical Society

Bowden Historical Society The Bowden Historical Society operates the Bowden Pioneer Museum and the Bowden Thrift Store located in the historic Anglican Church.

The museum is also wheelchair accessible. The fee to enjoy our collection is a donation of your choosing. The museum is wheelchair accessible.

05/23/2026

Grab a friend and discover more about where you live!

Grant Hengstler is set to share the history of the Calgary & Edmonton Trail, integrated with the personal stories of the people who used it.

Open to everyone, free to attend, and donations always appreciated. Presented by the Central Alberta Historical Society and hosted by the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery in the Capitol Theatre.

A relative of Flt Lt Ron Carpenter DFM RAFVR sent this photo with F/O John Willard Thompson today. He was on 10 operatio...
02/06/2026

A relative of Flt Lt Ron Carpenter DFM RAFVR sent this photo with F/O John Willard Thompson today. He was on 10 operations from RAF Oulton Aug - Dec 1944 with F/O Thompson. Flt Lt Carpenter is front row wearing the cap....Willard Thompson is in the back row 3rd from right.

Bowden lost one of it's sons, Flight Officer Thompson, this month February 20th 1945 over Germany.

02/02/2026

Robert H***e was one of Bowden, Alberta’s earliest photographers — a quiet, misunderstood figure whose work went largely unnoticed during his lifetime, but l...

02/02/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Private James Henry Doherty 31st Battalion, of Bowden, Alberta was killed in action 109 years ago this week. He was kill...
10/01/2025

Private James Henry Doherty 31st Battalion, of Bowden, Alberta was killed in action 109 years ago this week. He was killed by a direct hit from an enemy shell and has no known grave. His death was listed as somewhere in between September 24th to the 30th 1916, but was ammended to September 28th 1916. His name lives forever on the Vimy Memorial.

✈️ Proud to Support the Royal Canadian Air Cadets! ✈️Canada’s Air Cadets program builds leadership, discipline, teamwork...
09/18/2025

✈️ Proud to Support the
Royal Canadian Air Cadets! ✈️
Canada’s Air Cadets program builds leadership, discipline, teamwork, and confidence in youth across our country. It gives young people the chance to learn aviation skills, participate in community service, and grow into tomorrow’s leaders — all while representing Canada with pride.
Seeing these two young men in uniform reminds us how inspiring it is to watch our next generation rise to new heights.

My helper tonight is Nethan Vaartstra, he played the grand piano this summer for guests, and he plays piano at the Bowde...
09/17/2025

My helper tonight is Nethan Vaartstra, he played the grand piano this summer for guests, and he plays piano at the Bowden Community Church.

💋 Just sending a little extra love your way! I’m Angela, and I took this picture of my equine friend—I couldn’t resist s...
09/16/2025

💋 Just sending a little extra love your way! I’m Angela, and I took this picture of my equine friend—I couldn’t resist sharing this playful moment.

A big thank you to our wonderful community! While the Bowden Museum is closed for the fall, just remember us, you never know what delightful surprises you might find when when you visit. Every day brings something new and exciting to discover! 🐴✨
☆ Private tours can be arranged on the off season.

2025 Bowden Museum Showcase! 🌟I’m Angela, Project Advisor at the Bowden Museum, and I can’t wait to meet you at our Bowd...
09/16/2025

2025 Bowden Museum Showcase! 🌟
I’m Angela, Project Advisor at the Bowden Museum, and I can’t wait to meet you at our Bowden Showcase at Bowden Grandview School!
This summer we had amazing participation from local community members, and we were thrilled to have our work experience student, Brody, helping out. We look forward to continuing this success in the upcoming year and sharing everything the Bowden Museum has to offer.

Address

2201 19 Avenue
Bowden, AB
T0M0K0

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+14032242122

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