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Victoria-based jazz singer Maureen Washington headlines a Belfry Theatre musical show on Feb. 17 to help celebrate Black History Month. Events are planned throughout the month, starting with an evening launch Jan. 28 at Victoria city hall. Photo by Dean Kalyan

Black History in B.C. celebrated throughout February

A variety of historical and cultural events are on tap around Greater Victoria

Victoria’s Point Ellice House has undergone renovations and will open this weekend July 20-21) with a new exhibit. (Facebook/Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens)

Learn about a life of luxury at Victoria’s historic Point Ellice House

New political exhibit part of grand reopening at the House this weekend, July 20-21

Jul 18, 2019
by Nicole Crescenzi
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B.C. Maritime Museum executive director David Leverton wants the museum to have a purpose-built location, and a national title. Nicole Crescenzi/VICTORIA NEWS

B.C. Maritime Museum angling for waterfront location, national status

Most of collection sits in storage these days, with just 3,000 square feet for display space