Between a train crash, a wagon accident, dances, and flooding. July 1896 proves to be an unusually eventful month for the Wright Siblings and the other settlers in Agassiz. This post is all about the train crash, raising waters, a wagon accident, and too many mosquitos. The…

Life in Agassiz was never dull for the Wright family. In this July 1896 letter, Harold describes rushing to aid a drowning man, a close encounter with a bear, and the everyday challenges of pioneer life. This post is all about Harold’s attempt to save a drowning man….

This post captures Mother and Father Wright’s silver anniversary and the unforgettable night a skunk took up residence under the Wright family’s home. Written in Agassiz, British Columbia in June 1896, the Wright siblings paint a vivid picture of life in the Fraser Valley. Between the summer heat,…

From getting caught in the rain, to organizing dances and plays to fundraise for the church, the Wright siblings enjoy their first June at their Fraser Valley farm. This post is all about the fundraising efforts for the new church being built and harvesting the fruit on their…

From building the new church to repairing the farm buildings,  the Wright siblings take you along during their first June in Agassiz, British Columbia. This post is all about building a community, exploring Vancouver, and working on their farm in Agassiz, British Columbia In these letters, Cecil and…