Sam Steele Exhibition @ U of A

Thomas Hinderks · 31-07-2012, 11:34 AM

Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero

Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero

June 1 – September 30, 2012

Enterprise Square Gallery
10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 8 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

Tickets (available on-site):
$7.00 Adults
$5.00 Children/students/seniors
$20.00 Family

Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero is the much-anticipated public presentation of the Sir Samuel Steele Collection. Major-General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele (1848–1919) was an iconic and influential leader who was instrumental in policing Western Canada and the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush and participated in many of Canada’s most historic military campaigns.

For the first time, visitors will have the opportunity to view the personal photographs, letters, and diaries of this iconic Canadian, brought to life through video re-enactments, a 100 foot timeline of his life and travels, and an engaging audio tour. People of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to join Sam Steele as he journeys across Canada and overseas, experiencing his unique perspective as he helped to build our nation.

Visit steele.library.ualberta.ca to learn more about the exhibition, and be sure to sign up for our email updates to receive information about events, special offers and discounts.

Hull534 · 31-07-2012, 08:07 PM

I have to say that I enjoyed the exhibit . I have always been a museum buff and this provides a good profile of a real canadian heroic figure. They have done well to display the exhibit and the video love story is done with accuracy and context. The main foundation of the exhibit is the collection of letters , there is something so very interesting in reading the documents , you get a real feel of the person behind the words.

Sam Steele really needs a screenplay to reach the wider audience , there so much historical content and context in his life fully lived.

The museum exhibit is a nice added feature to downtown , I hope more people take it in . I did not see many when I went , but this is summer and there is a lot of competition. It may have been a better plan to open this in the winter , taking the time to go through this reading the letters and documents is where the real effect can be gained .

Kudos to the U of A bringing this downtown , I would like to see more of their exhibitions brought downtown. It adds yet another cultural dynamic to the city. They have the facility , the archives and the ability to tell the story . Please keep the exhibits coming.

bing in the city · 01-08-2012, 10:33 PM

I went to the exhibit and I have to say it is worth the time to go and see it

31-07-2012, 11:34 AM	#1
Thomas Hinderks Flying Encyclopedia Join Date: May 2008	Sam Steele Exhibition @ U of A Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero *Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero* June 1 – September 30, 2012 Enterprise Square Gallery 10230 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 8 pm Saturday/Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm Tickets (available on-site): $7.00 Adults $5.00 Children/students/seniors $20.00 Family *Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero* is the much-anticipated public presentation of the Sir Samuel Steele Collection. Major-General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele (1848–1919) was an iconic and influential leader who was instrumental in policing Western Canada and the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush and participated in many of Canada’s most historic military campaigns. For the first time, visitors will have the opportunity to view the personal photographs, letters, and diaries of this iconic Canadian, brought to life through video re-enactments, a 100 foot timeline of his life and travels, and an engaging audio tour. People of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to join Sam Steele as he journeys across Canada and overseas, experiencing his unique perspective as he helped to build our nation. Visit steele.library.ualberta.ca to learn more about the exhibition, and be sure to sign up for our email updates to receive information about events, special offers and discounts.

31-07-2012, 08:07 PM	#2
Hull534 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton	I have to say that I enjoyed the exhibit . I have always been a museum buff and this provides a good profile of a real canadian heroic figure. They have done well to display the exhibit and the video love story is done with accuracy and context. The main foundation of the exhibit is the collection of letters , there is something so very interesting in reading the documents , you get a real feel of the person behind the words. Sam Steele really needs a screenplay to reach the wider audience , there so much historical content and context in his life fully lived. The museum exhibit is a nice added feature to downtown , I hope more people take it in . I did not see many when I went , but this is summer and there is a lot of competition. It may have been a better plan to open this in the winter , taking the time to go through this reading the letters and documents is where the real effect can be gained . Kudos to the U of A bringing this downtown , I would like to see more of their exhibitions brought downtown. It adds yet another cultural dynamic to the city. They have the facility , the archives and the ability to tell the story . Please keep the exhibits coming.

01-08-2012, 10:33 PM	#3
bing in the city First One is Always Free Join Date: Apr 2011	I went to the exhibit and I have to say it is worth the time to go and see it