the farmers. This, in turn,
gave way to a highway which
today provides one of the
major connections to
Vancouver.
   The South Similkameen
Museum records the
experiences of early Keremeos
settlers such as cattle
rancher F.X. Richter, who

moved to the area from Oregon
in 1864 and who, realizing
the valley’s potential for
fruit growing, brought in
apple trees by pack train.
The exhibition celebrates the
contribution and
accomplishments of these
pioneers.

   Acknowledgements:
   Acknowledgement is due to
the South Similkameen Museum
Society for the generous use
of and access to their
resources