The Museum
The Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village was established in 1966, and was intended to preserve our vibrant pioneer heritage. In 55 years, the efforts of countless volunteers and emplyees has seen our museum grow to include 19 buildings and 18,000+ artifacts. Our namesake, the legendary George "Kootenai" Brown, lived the life of a wild and wooly frontiersman in South Western Alberta and Montana. He is buried with the remains of his two wives in Waterton National Park. He is credited as being the main driving force to have Waterton established as an International Park. His cabin and some of his posessions form part of our village.
Visit Canadian frontier Circa 1890, with turn of the century buildings authentically restored and furnished.
Farley Wuth is our knowledgeable Curator/Author/encyclopedia of local events, families, and customs.
"The History That Almost Wasn't"
Chronicles of Pincher Creek's Ill Fated Railway History
By Curator
Farley S. Wuth
The Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is an outdoor heritage facility. Our historical buildings are designed so that our visitors can participate in an authentic pioneer experience. Visitors are able to walk directly into our historic buildings, and view our artifacts which are displayed openly.
Our history is not roped off or preserved behind glass. However, we do request that you respect our artifacts. Please, do not sit on the furniture or handle the artifacts.
Each of the buildings in the Village is authentic, restored and furnished with period furniture. Artifacts and everyday tools used by the owners and inhabitants of that time, are displayed in each building. There is also an outdoor area containing horse drawn machinery used 100 years ago by farmers and ranchers.
Do you have history to share?
We are always interested in adding to our collections, and in recording the rich history of Pincher Creek and area. If you and your family have historic connections to the area, and have artifacts such as old photographs or memories to share with us, please let us know. Historic items are accepted on a donation basis according to our collections policy. The Pincher Creek & District Historical Society endeavours to keep at least eighty percent (80%), of our artifact collections on exhibit at all times.
CURATOR'S CORNER
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village
Work in Progress:
Farley is hard at work updating this local history book.
