The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Society was founded in 1971 to develop a heritage village commemorating the settlement of east central Alberta by Ukrainians. Soon after, the Society bought the present site and began to relocate buildings there from farms and towns of east central Alberta.
The Province of Alberta acquired the site in 1975, and continues to interpret the major theme of “Early Ukrainian Settlement in East Central Alberta to 1930.”
Since that time, more than 40 buildings have been moved to the UCHV where they have been researched, restored, and furnished to their early 20th century appearance. The museum also has a multi-purpose visitor centre with exhibit gallery spaces to provide a closer understanding of early Ukrainian settlement in east Alberta.
Travel back in time and experience the vibrant cultural history of the first Ukrainian settlers in Alberta. Learn the story of Ukrainian bloc settlement of east central Alberta, Canada’s oldest and one-time largest settlement of Ukrainian immigrants who arrived to Canada before and after the First World War.
Get up close and personal to the early settler history by stepping into various farmstead buildings from 1900 to 1930, or feel the community spirit by visiting historic buildings illustrating different aspects of the rural community and town life from 1925-30. Discover the historical village, step inside our collection of historic buildings and chat with costumed interpreters, who can lead you through rural and agricultural routines from a simpler time.
