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Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton

July 7, 2024 to July 14, 2024

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Organized by: Edmonton and District Historical Society

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.

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