About CHAPS Cochrane.
Our History
Lydia Graham, then Mayor of Cochrane and Anne Richardson, an interested resident of the town, instigated the idea of establishing an historical association in Cochrane. In July of 1999 a meeting was held at which time the name of the group, Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society, was decided upon. By the end of July, 1999 CHAPS received its corporate number making it an official Society. In August of 2007, CHAPS became an official charitable organization.
The logo for the group was designed by John Thomson. The logo depicts the corner of a building with a brick foundation and clapboard siding. Brickyards played a very important role in the early history of the town and, initially, many of the buildings were small, wooden clapboard shacks.
Executive Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday at the Cochrane Historical Museum in the Cochrane Ranche Site. Committees meet regularly on an as-needed basis. Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is held in March.
July 2024 marks CHAPS 25th year of operation.
CHAPS’ MISSION STATEMENT
To identify, preserve, protect, and educate the public about historically significant properties and buildings in Cochrane, Alberta
Museum Hours
The Museum’s 2024 May 18-Sept 2, 2024 Summer Hours are:
- Open Wednesday-Sunday, holiday Mondays, 12-4 daily.
Private viewings can be arranged by calling 587-777-6926
Land Recognition
The Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society wishes to acknowledge that we learn, live, work, and garden on Treaty 7 traditional territory and in the homeland of the Métis Nation District 4. We learn from history and draw on the wisdom of the First Peoples. Only through learning can we move forward in truth and reconciliation, and to a better future together.
Website: inhouse
Consulting: David Millican
Photography: inhouse & Onkar Dhillon Jorgensen
Issues: helpdesk@chapscochrane.com
