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10/15/2026

The oldest known beads in the world date back more than 100,000 years, making beading a universal artform that predates the written word by far.

Two trade beads (LL.61.43.36C, LL.61.43.36F) and a stone (slate) trade bead necklace (LL.58.56.1) from the historic collection are featured in the photograph below.

Trade beads were traded in Indigenous communities. The necklace features a blue cut glass bead and is likely Russian, which could have preexisted the HBC presence in this area. The blue bead is sliced in zigzag fashion to form 3 ridges on each side of the bead. Amongst trade beads there was a preference by many Indigenous Peoples for blue beads.

Today, interpreters at Fort Langley National Historic Site continue the tradition of beading, weaving their own stories into felt.

10/09/2026

⏳Yesterday we challenged you to identify an artifact from our historic collection. Now for the reveal! The featured artifact from the historic collection housed at Fort Langley National Historic Site is a Federal Eagle brass gold scale!

This pocket-sized scale was likely used in the California Gold Rush (1848-1855) before being brought to the Fraser Valley with similar hopes of gold during Frazer River Gold Rush in 1858.

❓Did you guess right? Let us know below!⬇️

10/08/2026

❓What could this be? Any guesses?

This small, portable item (LL.69.10) from the historic collection at Fort Langley National Historic Site dates back to the 1850s.

⬇️Post your guess below and come back tomorrow for the answer!

10/02/2026

The annual Cranberry Festival is returning to !

During the California Gold Rush of 1849, scurvy was common. The Katzie people harvested native cranberries from nearby bogs and traded them at Fort Langley. These vitamin C-rich berries were packed in casks and shipped to California, helping to save lives by warding off scurvy.

Discover the history of this vitamin-packed fruit at our Cranberry Festival.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site

➡️ For more details, visit our event page: https://ow.ly/rO2B50ZPiYV

09/29/2026

🎟️ Free admission at Fort Langley National Historic Site - September 30

On and the National Day for , we remember the lives affected by the lasting impacts of residential schools and honour the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families, and communities.

Join us at 11 am for a presentation by guest speaker Jenn Smith. A member of the Tlowitsis First Nation, Jenn will share a deeply personal story of colonization, resilience, and reconciliation, highlighting her family's experiences through the story of her Auntie Maggie.

As space is limited, please arrive early to register for free parking and find a seat in the theatre.

Canadian Heritage GCIndigenous GCReconciliation

09/28/2026

Working at a site with a complex history comes with unique challenges for staff at Fort Langley National Historic Site. One of them is having meaningful conversations with visitors about topics such as the impacts of the Proclamation of British Columbia, historic exclusion of First Nations Peoples from the land, and the legacy of resource extraction.

This month, staff spent time discussing these things and more, including a brainstorm on what the word reconciliation means to them. In the video below they share some of their thoughts.

Take a moment to reflect and think about your own answer.

Canadian Heritage GCIndigenous GCReconciliation

09/25/2026

What does reconciliation mean to you? We recently asked Fort Langley National Historic Site staff that question. Their answers sparked meaningful reflection and discussion, and we’re sharing some of those perspectives here.

Take a moment to listen and consider your own answer.

Canadian Heritage GCIndigenous GCReconciliation

09/24/2026

In honour of and the National Day for , Fort Langley National Historic Site welcomes guest speaker, Jenn Smith, to the site on September 30. Jenn is a member of the Tlowitsis First Nation, a Culturally Committed Mentor and a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience working in and alongside First Nations communities.

The presentation will offer a foundational and deeply personal exploration of colonization, resilience, and reconciliation in British Columbia. It opens with Truth, grounding participants in colonization's history and the systemic structures still shaping Indigenous communities today. Resilience follows, as the presenter shares her family's story through her Auntie Maggie — a powerful window into the impacts of residential schools and the resilience that followed. The session closes with Reconciliation, exploring what it means personally and how to act with humility and responsibility.

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 11am
Price: Free

As space is limited, please arrive early to register for free parking and find a seat in the theatre.

Canadian Heritage GCIndigenous GCReconciliation Culturally Committed

09/23/2026

If you've been to Fort Langley National Historic Site, you may have experienced the thrill of gold panning. An almost daily question our interpreters hear is, "Is the gold real"? ⭐

While the gold is real pretty to look at, it is not real. Most guests guess that shiny gold pieces are pyrite (fool's gold), spray painted steel pieces, or even brass.

In fact, the little stones are actually crushed glass with no sharp edges, often used in art projects like acrylic pours or 3D paintings.

Now you know! But shhh, don't tell the children. 😉

⬇️ Comment below with your questions for upcoming FAQ Wednesdays!❓

09/22/2026

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we're exploring a word that's often used when discussing Indigenous rights, history and relationships to the land: unceded.

You may have heard this term in land acknowledgements. Unceded means that Indigenous Peoples did not formally surrender or transfer the land through a treaty or other agreement.

Unlike most of Canada, British Columbia has very few treaties. As a result, much of the province unceded - including the lands on which Fort Langley National Historic Site is located.

Understanding terms like unceded can help us better understand the history of the places we live, work, and visit. Learn more on how Parks Canada is advancing stewardship and relationships through the Indigenous Stewardship Policy:

https://ow.ly/2UZy50ZIpjk

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23433 Mavis Avenue
Langley, BC
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Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16045134777

Website

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/visit

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