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Chase and District Museum and Archives The Chase & District Museum & Archives Society was established in Chase BC in 1984. Our archives can be accessed during open hours or by appointment.

We are a locally governed museum which encourages everyone to find their own history within the community of Chase. Museum and Archives, covering Chase, Pritchard, Sorrento, Shuswap Station, Chase Creek, Turtle Valley, Squilax, North Shuswap, and Adams Lake. We have over 2700 digitized images in our collection that researchers can look through.

Do you recognize any relatives? Comment below or contact the Museum directly!Breanne found this c1914 Chase School photo...
10/02/2026

Do you recognize any relatives? Comment below or contact the Museum directly!

Breanne found this c1914 Chase School photograph last week but there were no names to go with it. Luckily for us, she's got a keen eye and was able to make some guesses as to who might be here.

(2) Harry Lachlan McLean
(3) Lloyd White?
(5) Bessie Weaver?
(6) _____ Nelson?
(12) Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Haldane
(15) Marjory Ballard
(23) Dorothy "Dot" McConnell?
(26) Thelma Janet Potter?
(32) David Lane?
(36) Ida Morrison
(51) Marcus Haldane
(78) Tom J. Kinley - Teacher
(60) Twelna Smith?

It looks like there's four staff members. Other known teachers at the school around that time include F. Burling, Gertrude A. Fredes/Fredea, Stephen McConnachie, and Lizzie Stephen.

09/29/2026

October schedule changes:
October 2nd: Open 10:00am - 4:00pm
October 15th: Open 11:30am - 5:00pm
October 16th: Closed

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09/25/2026

Don't forget the Shuswap Historic tour is tomorrow at 11:00am! We hope to see you there!
Meet at the west end of Frontage Road - follow the signs! Drive west past the Petro-Canada Gas Station and A&W but don't turn onto the highway, keep right to head down Frontage Road towards Veteran Road.

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09/08/2026

October 15th: Historic Chase Tour with Historian David Lepsoe and Curator Breanne Malo. 10:00am - meet at Chase map sign at intersection of Shuswap Avenue and Coburn Street, Chase. FREE EVENT.

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09/03/2026

September 26th: Historic Shuswap Townsite Tour with Historian David Lepsoe and Curator Breanne Malo. 11:00am - meet at West end of Frontage Road, Chase. Free event.

09/01/2026

Upcoming September schedule changes
September 5th: Closed
September 15th: Closed
September 16th: Closed
September 26th: Open 12:30pm - 5:00pm
September 30th: Closed

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08/11/2026

Upcoming August schedule changes:
August 25th: Open 12:30pm - 5:00pm
August 26th: Open 10:00am - 4:00pm
September 5th: Closed
September 15th: Closed
September 16th: Closed

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If you're looking for a way to beat the heat AND the smoke, come visit the Museum! We've got air conditioning and plenty...
08/07/2026

If you're looking for a way to beat the heat AND the smoke, come visit the Museum! We've got air conditioning and plenty to look at! The August scavenger hunts and quiz are ready and Breanne's picked out loads of awesome prizes! Not to mention some cool stuff in the gift shop if you're so inclined (never too early to be thinking about gifts!)

Chase Cornstock is here! The Museum is a participating host venue for a local artist and we'll have a food truck at Musi...
08/07/2026

Chase Cornstock is here! The Museum is a participating host venue for a local artist and we'll have a food truck at Music on the Lake on August 11th selling hot buttered corn on the cob!

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08/06/2026

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Address

1042 Shuswap Avenue
Chase, BC
V0E1M0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

250-679-8847

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