Heritage programs and publications

Programs

Alberta's government supports heritage through a number of programs and by providing funding to individuals and organizations.

Heritage Preservation Partnership Program

• Historic resource conservation grants provide funding to conserve historic places.
• The Alberta Heritage Markers program develops and installs interpretive markers.

Support to heritage organizations

This funding stream provides annual operational funding to Provincial Heritage Organizations. 

• Alberta Museums Association
• Archives Society of Alberta
• Francophone Historical Society

Publications

Browse historical documents preserved in digital format. 

Heritage notes series

The Heritage Notes Series provides guidance to help individuals and communities plan and undertake heritage projects.

• Conducting historical research
• How to develop a local heritage marker program
• Oral history

Occasional papers series

The Historic Resources Management Branch publishes the Occasional Paper Series covering topics in Alberta’s history.

The Archaeological Survey of Alberta publishes information of interest to professional archaeologists, hobbyists and history enthusiasts. Feature articles and dedicated volumes appear in 2 series: the Manuscript Series and Occasional Paper Series.

The Historic Sites Service Occasional Papers Series was published between 1976 and 1990. Originally produced in hard copy in limited numbers, the Occasional Papers were intended to make internal research available to interested Albertans in a timely manner. Today there are few copies remaining, but the internet has made it possible to continue to share this valuable material with everyone.