HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN 2025

The Edmonton and District Historical Society Presents
The 29th Annual Historic Festival and Doors Open

JULY 6-13, 2025

For 29 years, the Edmonton and District Historical Society (EDHS) has proudly presented the annual Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton. Community arts and heritage organizations, historic places and corporate partners from around the Edmonton region offer unique tours or events over the course of the week-long festival. EDHS coordinators will include your event information in the robust festival marketing campaign that includes television and print ads, social media blasts and webpage link to your event. There is no cost to register!

Festival Theme

The first direct long distance telephone service linking the province to other parts of Canada and the US, was formally inaugurated by Lt. Gov. Robert Brett on Oct. 21, 1925. The new service was direct with no delay. The introduction of direct long-distance calling transformed Alberta’s industries by increasing efficiency and expanding markets. It also reshaped social traditions, fostering stronger connections despite physical distances. The innovation stimulated Alberta’s integration into broader Canadian and global networks, setting the stage for modern telecommunications and its role in shaping the province’s identity.

This year’s festival theme is The Evolution of Connectivity

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 2, 2025

2025 EVENTS

(PLEASE NOTE: EVENTS WILL BE ADDED AND UPDATED CONTINUALLY, PLEASE STAY TUNED)