Black History Month 2013 – BC Black History Awareness Society

b&w professional studio portrait woman standing, man seated. Nancy's hair parted in the centre, pulled back into a bun. Her right hand rests on Charles shoulder. Charles, seated to her right, with his right foot slightly forward wearing a dark suit and vest, his watch chain is visible from his vest pocket. Charles hair is white; he has a moustache and full beard.

Golden wedding anniversary on Christmas Day 1899

Charles and Nancy were married in Springfield Illinois, on December 25,1849. In 1899 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with many friends […]

text on left Adelene da Soul Poet, right side hands slightly cupped with fingers outstretched

An Evening with Adelene da Soul Poet

At this event Adelene performed a number of her favorite poems and spent time after the performance with the audience. The event […]

May 25, 1868: Governor Frederick Seymour proclaims Victoria as the capital of British Columbia

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Culture Links

A Canada Multiculturalism Day Celebration We partnered with some of Victoria’s most dynamic cultural groups for this FREE event with FREE […]