Central Okanagan Heritage Society

12/03/2025

Our fun continues! This Sunday, December 7th, we host our annual Christmas at Benvoulin in the beautiful Heritage Church! Come enjoy some Christmas songs and a special Christmas story. Refreshments will follow afterwards in Reid Hall.
PLEASE NOTE: SEATING IS LIMITED, ALL WELCOME, NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, ADMISSION BY DONATION.
Doors open at 130pm, program begins at 2pm...

11/30/2025

Ready for our Christmas Tea 🫖 tomorrow at the W.A.C Bennett Heritage House! We can already smell the delicious cinnamon scones, featured this week with cran-raspberry jam... along with other tasty treats created by Ethereal Teas & Desserts...

11/25/2025

As we have just completed our biggest fundraiser event to date this past Friday, we aren't slowing down! Join us this weekend to kick off the HOLIDAY SEASON!! Limited spaces available, pre-registeration required, link in comments...

11/22/2025

It was an awesome night! We couldn't have described it any better!

Kelowna, you ROARED. From the front row to the back wall, last night the sold out Kelowna Community Theatre was packed with fans who sang louder, danced harder, and made something extra powerful and special. It was a full-throttle celebration of community, culture, and the pure spirit of Canadian rock.

Trooper loves these nights where band and the audience lock in, shine together, and create something truly memorable. A theatre party crowd like this is enough to get the legendary Ogopogo out of hiding and into dancing. 😉

Thank you to the Central Okanagan Heritage Society for hosting the 2nd Annual Hits for Heritage fundraiser, and to everyone who helped bring this celebration of community and history to life. And thank you to Shalisa and her band for getting the party started!

Next up: ringing in the New Year in Edmonton, Alberta at Century Casino Edmonton !

ARRIVE. RAISE A LITTLE HELL. LEAVE.

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