BRETON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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To Order from the Gift Shop please Contact Us through Email or by Phone

Phone: (780) 696-2551
Email: bretonmuse@gmail.com

Now Accepting E-transfers!!!

The Breton Museum now accepts E-transfers as a form of payment! 

Please Note that we are set up for automatic deposits and do not need to answer a security question in order to deposit funds. 

If you would like to purchase a item(s) via e-transfer please contact us prior to sending any money.

If you would like us to mail your purchase to you, please be aware that there will be an additional shipping charge.

Books

The Keystone Legacy: Recollections of a Black Settler By Gwen Hooks
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​The Keystone Legacy recounts the life story of Mark Hooks, told in his voice and written by his wife, Gwen Hooks. Mark’s parents immigrated to Alberta from Oklahoma in the early 1900s and were among the pioneers that settled the area now occupied by the Village of Breton. This book presents serious stories interwoven with humorous tales to create a three dimensional telling of what life was like for African American settlers in the Alberta wilderness. 

Price: $15 (GST included)

As Time Goes By II ​By Gwen Hooks
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​The second volume of poems be Gwen Hooks, As Time Goes By II, examines pioneer life in the Alberta Wilderness, recounting humorous stories and providing insight into the everyday life of homesteaders. Although it’s been nearly 30 years since this volume was put together, there are still many lessons to be learned and thoughts to ponder in this collection of poems, songs, and skits. 
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Price: $5 (GST included)

Pourin Down Rain By Cheryl Foggo
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In this 30th Anniversary Edition of Pourin Down Rain, Cheryl Foggo shares her experiences being raised in Calgary in the 1960s and living in a community where there were only a few African American families. Throughout the book you witness Cheryl, who was born in Canada, learn about her family’s history, including their immigration from Kansas and how they had been impacted by racism in both countries. 

Price: $20 (GST included)

B is for Breton Edited By Barbara Gregory
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​Travel through Breton, letter by letter, learning more about the people and businesses in the community as you go!

Price: $15 (GST included)
Hours of Operation
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Call Allan at (780) 898-1155 to book a time. 
Admission by donation.

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Email: bretonmuse@gmail.com
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  • Home
  • Museum
    • About the Museum
    • Museum Services
    • Related Links >
      • Keystone, The Centerpiece of the Breton Collection Virtual Exhibit
      • Village of Breton
      • Brazeau County
      • Central Alberta Regional Museums Network
      • Alberta Museums Association
      • University of Alberta Breton Plots
  • Events
  • Local History
    • Black History
    • Lumber Industry
    • Agricultural History
    • Community History
  • Articles
  • Historical Society
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • Get Involved
  • Gift Shop
  • Donations
  • Contact Us