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About Us

Our Mission: To Preserve, Educate, Inspire.

Preserving Our Roots
- We meticulously care for the 1881 Schoolhouse and McKay Avenue School, honouring their roles as pillars of Alberta’s history

Educating Through Experience
- We serve as a living classroom where history is not just studied, but experienced through immersive storytelling and shared discovery

Inspiring a Dynamic Future
- Our building acts as a vibrant downtown hub for events, collaboration and community celebrations

Building a Sustainable Legacy
- Supported by the Friends Society, we invest in the long-term vitality of our landmark, transforming community contributions into a lasting foundation for local history

Official Designations

Provincial Historic Resource
- McKay Avenue School: Awarded in 1976
- 1881 Schoolhouse: Awarded in 1983

Municipal Historic Resource
- Awarded in 2015

Canada's Historic Places Register
- Formally listed as a site of national significance

Why We Are Here

Historical Legacy
- To reflect the Edmonton Public School Division’s past and ensure its history is passed down to future generations

Regional Impact
- To honour McKay Avenue School's vital role in the educational, social and political development of both Edmonton and Alberta