July 1-4 celebrations, 1899. Reflecting the large percentage of Americans who settled in early Nelson, the first four days of July were dedicated to celebrations that effectively covered both Canada Day and the 4th of July. Touchstones Nelson Collection
Recent Aquisitions
- City Hall Cash Register – used by the City of Nelson until
the 1950s, this cash register was on display when City Hall was
located at 502 Vernon Street.
- Nelson Maple Leafs Hockey Jersey –worn by Howie Hornby
- Early Nelson Photo album – previously unseen images of
Nelson from the summer of 1899
