A Victoria heritage house that closed earlier this year due to a lack of funding – with an interim manager appointed – is changing hands once again.
Forager Foundation was appointed in May by the province to manage Point Ellice House Musuem and Gardens. On Wednesday (Dec. 13), Forager announced in a statement that management would now be transitioned to the Metis Nation of BC starting Jan. 1, 2024.
“The remarkable revival and operation of Point Ellice House could not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of our volunteers, staff, and the invaluable support from the community,” said Bryce Mathew Watts, director of Forager Foundation, in a statement.
The foundation thanked Mayor Marianne Alto, Destination Greater Victoria, and Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria for their support. Forager said it had implemented workshops, events like the Victorian Fashion Show, seasonal programs, and many other ways to engage with the local community.
Point Ellice House had previously been managed by the non-profit Vancouver Island Local History Society.
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