Roedde House Museum: Recent Episodes
Roedde House Museum
Learn more about the Roedde House Museum, a faithfully restored Victorian house museum in the heart of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Listen to our tour guides describe our unique rooms and share their stories about the Roeddes and what life was like in Victorian Vancouver.
The Doll's Ghost
1896
Francis Marion Crawford
“The Doll’s Ghost” first appeared in the 1896 Christmas supplement of the Illustrated London News, and again in Crawford’s posthumous 1911 collection Wandering Ghosts (Uncanny Tales in the UK). In his lifetime, Crawford was well known and well regarded for his historical novels and romances; today, he is mostly known for his supernatural tales, especially “The Upper Berth,” which M.R. James called a “horrid story” — in the positive sense of “full of horror” — in “Some Remarks on Ghost Stories.”
Part 3: The Denouement
Read by Christine Pilgrim as part of the Roedde House Museum Christmas Gazette 2021 Issue #3
The Doll's Ghost
1896
Francis Marion Crawford
“The Doll’s Ghost” first appeared in the 1896 Christmas supplement of the Illustrated London News, and again in Crawford’s posthumous 1911 collection Wandering Ghosts (Uncanny Tales in the UK). In his lifetime, Crawford was well known and well regarded for his historical novels and romances; today, he is mostly known for his supernatural tales, especially “The Upper Berth,” which M.R. James called a “horrid story” — in the positive sense of “full of horror” — in “Some Remarks on Ghost Stories.”
Part 2: The Haunting
Read by Christine Pilgrim as part of the Roedde House Museum Christmas Gazette 2021 Issue #2
The Doll's Ghost1896
Francis Marion Crawford
“The Doll’s Ghost” first appeared in the 1896 Christmas supplement of the Illustrated London News, and again in Crawford’s posthumous 1911 collection Wandering Ghosts (Uncanny Tales in the UK). In his lifetime, Crawford was well known and well regarded for his historical novels and romances; today, he is mostly known for his supernatural tales, especially “The Upper Berth,” which M.R. James called a “horrid story” — in the positive sense of “full of horror” — in “Some Remarks on Ghost Stories.”
Part 1: The Accident
Read by Christine Pilgrim as part of the Roedde House Museum Christmas Gazette 2021 Issue #1
Ivan Sayers provides an audio overview and description of the pieces he has curated and mounted for his 2021 exhibition at the Roedde House Museum.
As part of Heritage Week this year, we hope you enjoy a behind the scenes look at interview excerpts from 1983 with Gwen Varcoe, the Roedde's eldest granddaughter. Join our docent Christine as she shares portions of Gwen's time living in the Roedde House with her grandparents.
This episode is about Pantry & Backstairs.
As part of Heritage Week this year, we hope you enjoy a behind the scenes look at interview excerpts from 1983 with Gwen Varcoe, the Roedde's eldest granddaughter. Join our docent Christine as she shares portions of Gwen's time living in the Roedde House with her grandparents.
This episode is about Lunchtime & the Kitchen.
As part of Heritage Week this year, we hope you enjoy a behind the scenes look at interview excerpts from 1983 with Gwen Varcoe, the Roedde's eldest granddaughter. Join our docent Christine as she shares portions of Gwen's time living in the Roedde House with her grandparents.
This episode is about Matilda's Baking.
As part of Heritage Week this year, we hope you enjoy a behind the scenes look at interview excerpts from 1983 with Gwen Varcoe, the Roedde's eldest granddaughter. Join our docent Christine as she shares portions of Gwen's time living in the Roedde House with her grandparents.
This episode is about Matilda's Plants and Garden.
Volunteer Christine gifts us with an excerpt from Charles Dickens' The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain. Enjoy!
Museum volunteer Cam Cathcart tells us about the Roedde 'boys' - Gus Jr, William (Bill), and Walter. What did the boys do in Victorian Vancouver? Cam will also detail the history of Bill Roedde in particular.
Summer Student Nina shares with us the short history of one of the younger Roedde daughters, Anna Catherine who was trained as a nurse.
Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tells us about the gradual roll out of early Vancouver infrastructure.
Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tells us about the stunning hall clock in the entrance hall.
Docent and Board Director Josef tells us the tumultuous tale of the assumed designer of the house, Francis M Rattenbury.
Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tells about the controversy around Matilda's disputed height...
Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tells us about the use of the wood stove during the Roedde's time in the house.
Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tell us about racism in Vancouver while the Roeddes were living in the house and the story of local legend Joe Fortes.
Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tells us about the father of the family - Gustav Adolf Roedde.
Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip addresses some of the historical inaccuracies about the Roedde's history.
Docent Jen H tells us about Matilda, the mother of the family. We learn about her background and duties as matriarch.
Docent Christine discusses the Girls' Room. What activities did young women and girls partake in during 'Victorian Vancouver'? What did the Roedde daughters do?
Docent and Past President Anthony discusses the Exhibitions room. What was it used for when the Roeddes lived in the house? In another episode, he discusses the current exhibitions on display.
Docent Christine "shows" you around the heritage Kitchen from the door (from the Dining Room) towards your right towards the side door. Learn about some of the fascinating heritage kitchen tools! Do you recognize any early predecessors?
Docent Christine discusses this very popular and unique room in the house. Wouldn't you have loved a dedicated room for sewing? Take in the beautiful views and enjoy Christine's tour.
Docent Cindy takes us past the pocket doors to explore this unique octagonal room. What was the parlour used for? What do we use it for? Cindy also describes some of the unique artefacts in the room.
Docent Christine continues describing the heritage Kitchen, from the side door to the oven.
Docent Christine completes the audio tour of the heritage Kitchen, describing the artefacts from the oven to the phone.
Docent Josef discusses the Boys' room. What did young men and boys do in their leisure time? What activities did they partake in? What activities did the Roedde boys participate in?
Docent Joanne provides a tour of the Den in the Roedde House Museum. Learn what this room was used for and some of the interesting artefacts inside it.
Docent Vivian describes the Parents' Bedroom of the Roedde House Museum. Learn about some of the objects in the room, why the room is on the main floor and why the bed is so short!
Docent Jen H describes the Dining Room and some of the unique artefacts it contains. What was the dining room used for? What are some of the unique stories of this room? Jen H tells all.
Docent Josef discusses the Entrance Hall. What unique artefacts are in this space? What left the house and then made a return? Listen on....
Take a walk with us around the Barclay Heritage Square in the heart of the West End of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Our tour guide will take you around the square, starting at the Roedde House Museum, and you'll learn about the unique history of this square and the buildings and park space that occupy it.