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In 1958, the province of British Columbia celebrated its Centennial. 1858 was the year Governor James Douglas declared the mainland of British Columbia a British colony. This declaration was made at Fort Langley. Langley was therefore at the centre of the 100th anniversary celebrations in 1958. The Fort Langley National Historic Site was reconstructed by the federal government and officially opened in July by Princess Margaret. The Langley Centennial Museum was opened across the street and people in Langley participated in a wide range of commemorative events ranging from beard growing contests to pageants.
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The Centennial Stagecoach arrived May 13, 1958 at the town halls of Langley City and Langley Township and also went on to Aldergrove. A restored stagecoach pulled by six horses set out from Victoria on May 8 making its way to Barkerville. Official greetings were brought to the mayors by the Lieutenant Govenor, Premier W.A.C. Bennett, and Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. At Aldergrove, a celebration was held that included games of chance, costumes, dancing, and of course the judging of a beard growing contest. Papers reported thousands came out to greet the caravan. Stagecoach driver Jack Turnball, of Abbotsford, pronounced the old stage in "excellent condition." The coach arrived in Langley on May 13, 1958 calling at the city and municipal halls.