Military History to Disappear From Glenbow?

By Anna-Marie Fuller, Simons Valley Elementary School

Teachers need to be informed that the Glenbow Museum in Calgary is currently debating whether or not to close the Military History floor at the museum.

Many teachers have visited the fourth floor as part of their field trip experience to the Glenbow. This floor contains dioramas of medieval life, which hold a great interest to many students and teachers alike. The armour gallery at the Glenbow inspires ideas involving knights and armour and also plays into our desire to imagine another time in history; of days filled with kings, princesses and dragons.

If you would like to see the Glenbow keep this floor open, you are urged to write a letter, phone or e-mail the museum expressing your desire to see this exhibit remain. The museum will be making their decision soon. Below is the necessary contact information:

By mail:
Glenbow Museum
130 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P3
Attention: Ian Bourne - Chairman of the Board, or Gail O'Brian - Vice Chair

By e-mail:
Ian Bourne, Chairman of the Board (ian_bourne@transalta.com)

By phone:
Christine Chen (268-4218)

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© February 2006, ATA Local #38 Calgary Public Teachers