Help Build Our Historical and Cultural Centre

The Glendon and District Historical Society is raising funds to build a Historical and Cultural Centre on Main Street of Glendon. The Centre will be a place where stories are told, culture is shared, and community members gather to learn and collaborate.

Together, We’ve Raised

$ 88,000 of $ 125,000

Corporate Contributions & Government Grants

$ 325,000 of $ 450,000

Line drawing of the proposed Historical and Cultural Centre

Ensuring History Is Not So-Soon Forgotten

Our building will measure 30 feet by 50 feet, providing both indoor and outdoor spaces. Outside, there will be seating areas where friends and visitors can gather. Inside, the Centre will feature a workshop and meeting area, a historical library, a kitchen, a washroom, and artifact displays. This will be a venue for everyone from elders sharing their stories, to children learning about their roots.

This new centre will:

Celebrate our past
Connect our present
Create new memories for the future
Archive and preserve artifacts
Display our rich history
Provide space for learning and sharing
Host traditional and cultural activities for all ages
Connect students and seniors
Welcome tourists

About Us

The Glendon and District Historical Society is a non-profit organization rooted in the heart of Alberta, powered entirely by community volunteers. Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the rich history of Glendon and its surrounding districts.

Our dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that local history, artifacts, and stories are preserved for future generations. Through community engagement, preservation, and cultural initiatives, we strive to keep our area's unique heritage alive and accessible to all.

Our Community

Glendon is known for its small-town warmth, hospitality, and rich history.

From our famous Pyrogy Park to the many initiatives led by groups in our community, we’ve always taken pride in our roots. The Districts surrounding Glendon include: Beacon, Beaverton, Chicken Hill, Columbine, Flat Lake, Franchere, Gifford, Glendon, Maloy, Moose Creek and Rock Valley, and are all part of our history.

Built by family & friends

This will be a Centre built by family and friends of Glendon and District. Thank you for your generous donations and for being part of our past, present, and future.

Big News

The Glendon and District Historical Society celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Glendon and District Historical and Cultural Center on September 10.

This center will be a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds to gather, enjoy a coffee, and share stories from the past. It will also serve as a place to learn about local history and celebrate the rich culture of the region.

We extend a heartfelt thanks to all the donors, sponsors, and community members whose generosity and support have made this project possible. Your contributions are helping to create a space that will bring people together and preserve our history for generations to come.

The community looks forward to seeing this project come to life and to hosting activities that connect the past, present, and future of Glendon and the surrounding area.

The Glendon and District Historical Society team pose with shovels for a ground breaking photo on a dirt lot

The Glendon and District Historical and Cultural Centre will soon become a reality, thanks to the generosity of many people who are donating to the construction of our Centre on Main Street, Glendon.

The Society would like to graciously thank Dr. Cornel and Anne Filipchuk and their family for a very generous donation of $50,000.00.

The Glendon and Districts Historical Society has been awarded the Community Facilities Enhancement Program – CFEP Small Grant of $125,000. This grant will be used toward the construction of our Historical and Cultural Centre.

It is with our deepest gratitude that we would sincerely thank, our MLA Scott Cyr, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Tanya Fir and the Village of Glendon. Your advocacy and support will allow us to move forward with construction!

Left to right: Nicholas Werstiuk - Mayor of Glendon, Belvia Wrobel - Glendon and District Historical Society President, Louise Onciul - Glendon and District Historical Society Member, Scott Cyr - Cold Lake/Bonnyville/St. Paul MLA — Left to right:

**Nicholas Werstiuk** - Mayor of Glendon
**Belvia Wrobel** - Glendon and District Historical Society president
**Louise Onciul** - Glendon and District Historical Society member
**Scott Cyr** - Cold Lake/Bonnyville/St. Paul MLA

Left to right: Scott Cyr - Cold Lake/Bonnyville/St. Paul MLA, Honourable Tanya Fir - Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Lori Czuroski - Councillor for the Village of Glendon, Nicholas Werstiuk - Mayor of Glendon, Daryn Galatiuk - Deputy Mayor of Glendon — Left to right:

**Scott Cyr** - Cold Lake/Bonnyville/St. Paul MLA
**Honourable Tanya Fir** - Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women
**Lori Czuroski** - Councillor for the Village of Glendon
**Nicholas Werstiuk** - Mayor of Glendon
**Daryn Galatiuk** - Deputy Mayor of Glendon

How You Can Help

Be part of this legacy!

Help us build our centre by purchasing a square foot for $250.

All contributions will be recognized on the main feature wall inside the new Centre – honouring loved ones and citizens past and present; ensuring that they are part of Glendon’s History.

Glendon And District
Historical Society