Richmond News
Buying candy from the local store, road hockey and falling into ditches – these are all memories being shared in a new exhibition about growing up in Richmond.
The Richmond Museum’s “Richmond Kids,” takes a trip down memory lane, exploring what it was like to grow up in Richmond in different times.
Quotations, photographs and objects from different decades bring to life diverse childhood experiences ranging from school days to buying candy at the local corner store to playing road hockey, Saturday morning language lessons, falling in ditches and adventures with family pets.
The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. in conjunction with Culture Days activities at the Richmond Cultural Centre.
“The Richmond Museum’s newest exhibition looks at Richmond’s past through the eyes of children,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
“It will evoke memories for visitors of all ages. Family members can reminisce about how times or places have changed, however so much of childhood is the same.” …