Central Okanagan Heritage Society

11/20/2025

Just announced!! Electric Guitar signed by TROOPER! Awesome silent auction item!! We will have a FULL HOUSE!!

11/20/2025

JUST IN!!! Silent Auction Item for our 2nd Annual Hits for Heritage Fundraiser Event tomorrow evening!!!! This awesome electric guitar will be SIGNED BY TROOPER!!! Thanks to Jim Rhindress & JR Guitar!!! Can't believe it, one more day!!!
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11/19/2025

We would love your nominations of worthy people, buildings, areas, and projects for the upcoming COHS 2026 Heritage Awards! Nominations are due by Monday, December 1, 2025.
For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: https://okheritagesociety.com/awards/

11/16/2025

Don't miss the guided tour of the WAC Bennett House on Saturday, Nov 29 at 11am! Or partake in Afternoon Christmas Tea on Sunday, Nov 30 at 2pm with a friend or two in this special historic home. Grab your tickets before they are all gone!

For more information or to register, please visit the COHS website: okheritagesociety.com/events-at-the-bennett-estate/

11/07/2025

Who saw Sarah Porter on Global Okanagan last night? 530, 6 or 11pm? Quick clip at the end of show, touching on the 2nd Annual Hits for Heritage (& Trooper!!) & where the funds raised are going.....to the Bennett Heritage House! And the importance of maintaining this 1914 mansion for our community....the connections, the stories, the history!!!!
Under 100 tickets left- don't wait if you wanting to join us!!!

Central Okanagan Heritage Society presents TROOPER2nd Annual Hits For Heritage The 2nd Annual Hits for Heritage Fundraiser is not just a concert—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and legacy! Featuring Trooper, one of Canada’s legendary rock bands, this night at the Kelowna Community Th...

11/05/2025

How is it already November 5th!? As we gear up for a busy month of events, celebrations and our biggest fundraiser yet at the Kelowna Community Theatre (November 21st- 90% SOLD OUT-get your tickets if you haven't yet!!) , we wanted to thank our community, our volunteers, our board members.....we have so much to be grateful for!

Lots more planned for 2026, so if you are wanting to be a part of it, as a volunteer, or an attendee, please stay tuned, or contact our office and we can add you to our contacts....

10/29/2025

We cannot believe its already been one year since it was officially announced- the donation of this amazing 1914 Heritage House, with the additional donation to help get us started!! These Heritage house are not cheap to maintain, and we are always looking for ways to raise money to help....our largest fundraiser to date is coming on November 21st at the Kelowna Community Theater- The 2nd Annual Hits for Heritage featuring Trooper! Under 150 tickets left...don't miss out!! https://www.theboxoffice.ca/upcoming-events/trooper

10/25/2025

As we work to prepare the Bennett House for more public events and access in 2026, we are currently offering guided tours once monthly. If you are interested in learning more about the heritage and history of this beautiful 1914 mansion, please book through our website, or gather a group to arrange a private tour....

10/21/2025

On month left to get your tickets!! The 2nd Annual Hits for Heritage Fundraiser is not just a concert—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and legacy! Featuring Trooper, one of Canada’s legendary rock bands, this night at the Kelowna Community Theatre promises high energy, nostalgia, and a powerful purpose.

All proceeds support the Central Okanagan Heritage Society’s mission to preserve and promote the region’s rich history through Conservation, Collaboration, Advocacy and Education for the benefit of current and future generations! We hope that you can join us.....just under 200 seats left!

https://theatre.kelowna.ca/upcoming-events/trooper

10/17/2025

We are getting close to filling up!!! Join us Saturday (25th) for a Guided Tour of this historic house! And only 6 seats left for Sunday's High Tea (26th)! Make sure you come hungry...mini sandwiches, scones and desserts provided by Ethereal Tea & Desserts!

https://okheritagesociety.com/events-at-the-bennett-estate/