The Original Costume Museum Society (OCMS) has been working towards the creation of a museum of historic fashion and fabric arts since 1992. During that time, its members have produced exhibitions at numerous museums in the lower mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. Its members have presented historic fashion shows and educational programs about the history of fashion to the general public and at trade schools, colleges, universities, libraries, theatre groups, museums, and a wide range of charitable organizations. Its collection of historic fashion, ethnic clothing, and flat textiles ranging in date from circa 1800 to 1985 has grown significantly