Delta Heritage Society

06/02/2026

Museum Fest this Saturday June 6th

05/23/2026

We are at Ladner May Days today, by the Strawberry ride. Come and say hello 🙂

05/22/2026

Some of the projects at this year's Heritage Fair for elementary students. They all did an amazing job!

05/11/2026

🧭 Ready for a South Delta adventure?

Join the Delta Heritage Scavenger Hunt and explore some of the most fascinating historic places in our community.
Follow clues, visit heritage sites, and discover the stories behind South Delta’s past — all while competing for prizes!

📅 May 23
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teams of up to 6 people
💰 $10 per team
🎟 FREE for Delta Heritage Society members

Gather your friends, family, or neighbours and see if you can solve the clues!

Link to tickets here!
https://buytickets.at/deltaheritagesociety/2137196



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05/05/2026

Museum Fest at the Discovery Centre

What do potatoes🥔, electricity⚡, busses🚎, and blacksmithing⚒️ have in common?

You can learn more about EACH of them at Museum Fest, coming to the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre on Saturday, June 6 from 10 am - 2 pm!

This free event features fascinating booths from a wide range of community partners, along with hands-on science and technology-themed activities.

Learn more at delta.ca/MuseumFest.

05/05/2026

Museum movie club at the Discovery Centre

05/04/2026

Today is Star Wars Day - May the 4th be with you.

The first Star Wars movie was released May 1977. The Sungod Theater in Tsawwassen showed the movie in November 1977. Where did you first see Star Wars?

You can view old issues of Delta's newspapers online at the Delta Archives https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/museum-heritage/archives

05/01/2026

How well do you really know South Delta?
Do you know where the oldest cemetery in Delta is?
Or where one of the earliest pioneer homes still stands?
Put your knowledge to the test at the South Delta Heritage Scavenger Hunt!
Participants will follow clues that lead to several local heritage sites. It’s a fun way to explore the community and learn some local history you might not know.

📅 May 23 | 10 AM – 3 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teams of up to 6 people
💰 $10 per team
FREE for Delta Heritage Society members

🏆 Prizes included!

Tag the people you want on your team 👇

** Purchase tickets here **
https://buytickets.at/deltaheritagesociety/2137196

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04/24/2026

🎟️ Tickets Are Now Live! https://buytickets.at/deltaheritagesociety/2137196

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd (10am–3pm) for the Delta Heritage Scavenger Hunt 🗺️

Gather your team (up to 6 people) and explore historic locations across South Delta as you solve clues, uncover hidden spots, and experience the community in a whole new way.

✔️ All ages welcome
✔️ Work at your own pace – not a race
✔️ Prizes + bonus selfie challenges

$10 per team
FREE for Delta Heritage Society Members (with promo code)
👉 Register now: www.deltaheritagesociety.ca/news/scavenger-hunt-2026-may/

Whether you’re a long-time local or new to the area, you’re guaranteed to discover something you didn’t know.
Spots are limited—don’t wait!




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01/21/2026

The wonderful staff at the Douglas J Husband Discovery Centre in Ladner

Happy !

Swing by Delta's Museum, the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre today, take in the exhibits, and take a photo to commemorate Delta's history.

Find the hours of operation at delta.ca/DiscoveryCentre.