In May’s letters from December 1896, she shares how settlers in Agassiz, British Columbia gathered for the Odd Fellows Ball: an all-night social event that offered warmth, music, and connection during a long Fraser Valley winter. In two letters home, May Wright describes dancing until dawn, winter travel…
Follow along the journey of the famous Bride Ship – the SS Tynemouth – as it sailed from England to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This post is all about the journey of the men and women of the SS Tynemouth in 1862. Among them a man who would…
Planning a road trip through British Columbia? If you’re a history lover, don’t miss these top historic places to visit between Vancouver and Hell’s Gate. From a pioneer museum to Gold Rush landmarks, this route through the Fraser Canyon is rich in BC history and perfect for anyone…
Follow along with the British Columbian settlers, Wright siblings, as they build a new life in Canada while farming on the land their parents had rented. Each week, they write back to their parents in England, updating them on how farming is going and everyday lifein Agassiz, British…
As the first signs of spring begin to emerge and the soil becomes warmer, the planting season officially begins. It is a time of new growth, fresh opportunities, and deep-rooted traditions. For farmers, it marks the start of a long days in the fields and hope for a…
The Wright siblings have landed in Agassiz, British Columbia, far way from their home in England. To make it feel more like home, they brought more than their luggage; they brought their traditions, such as tea time. This post is all about how the siblings kept their…
This post is all about the Wright siblings and their time settling into life in Agassiz as they setup their homes and are welcomed into social circles. The Wright siblings are settling into Agassiz in April 1896 and they are experiencing their first taste of the rainy weather…
What were a Victorian woman, May Wright’s, first few days in Agassiz, British Columbia were like when she arrived in March 1896 with her three brothers? These next two letters she wrote home will make you feel like you are right there with her. This post is all…
We follow along as May, Cecil, Harold, and Jack Wright arrive in Brandon, Manitoba and reunite with long-missed friends, give out their gifts, and share stories. After a short visit, the siblings prepare for another journey as they travel across Canada by train to their new farm in…
The Wright Family In February 1896, four young British settlers began their journey from England to Canada. They wrote to their parents back in England, describing their new life in Agassiz, British Columbia. These pioneer letters offer a rare window into settler experiences during a time of hope,…