If you think you can help us please leave your comments here. Question: “Hi there, I was wondering if you would have any historical data on Timothy Lynch, born in 1841 (Bandon, Ireland) who immigrated to NB [New Brunswick] became a well known lumberman. He first married Harriet Jane Cox (1851-1880; Bath, NB) and [...]
If you think you can help us please leave your comments here. Question: Dear Sir or Madam, I was referred to you by Ian … of the Fredericton Heritage Trust. I am the great-great-granddaughter of Private 189 John White who served in the 15th Regiment of Foot in Fredericton in the 1860s. His daughter Mary Anne [...]
If you think you can help us please leave your comments here. Question: Dear sir or madam, My name is Thomas Jewett, and I am the editor of the quarterly newsletter for the Jewett Family of America. I conducting research for an article for an upcoming issue, I came across a reference to the Jewett [...]
Beginning Tuesday, March 1, visitor hours will change at the Fredericton Region Museum, formerly the York Sunbury Museum. At that time, the Museum will be closed Sundays and Mondays throughout the spring and will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays. The office will be open Monday through Friday for the regular weekday hours, which are 9am [...]
Fredericton (February 28, 2011) – A series of 10 panels exploring the history of the Historic Garrison District in downtown Fredericton will be officially opened in the City Hall Art Gallery on Thursday, March 3 during a reception from 5 – 7 p.m. The exhibit, entitled In Close Quarters, highlights the often tumultuous relationship between [...]
Fredericton (Le 28 février 2011) — Dix tableaux explorant l’histoire du Quartier historique de garnison dans le centre-ville de Fredericton seront officiellement dévoilés à la galerie d’art de l’hôtel de ville au cours d’une réception qui se tiendra le jeudi 3 mars de 17 h à 19 h. Cette exposition, intitulée Au Coeur du Quartier, met l’accent sur les relations souvent tumultueuses entre les militaires en poste au XIXe siècle et la communauté des civils qu’ils protégeaient. Elle explore [...]
If you think you can help us please leave your comments here. Question: “Hi there, I was wondering if someone at the museum might know details about the church´s rebuilding in 1840. (originally built c. 1775 in Maugerville). There seems to be a dearth of solid info on questions like: why was it rebuilt ? [...]
Press Release For Immediate Release Fredericton, New Brunswick (18 February 2011) – The Fredericton Region Museum (formerly the York Sunbury Museum) is pleased to be collaborating with the City of Fredericton in the launch of their new exhibit, In Close Quarters. This exhibit explores vignettes of the history surrounding the historic Garrison District in [...]
Volume 11, Number 1 (Winter 1995) - The new Governor-General of Canada once lived in this Fredericton home We have back issue copies of Volume 11, Number 1 (Winter 1995) – “The new Governor-General of Canada once lived in this Fredericton home” available for purchase for $4 (plus postage and handling). Contents: “Letter from [...]
Time: 17 February · 19:30 - 22:30 Location: Government House on Woodstock Road (use side entrance) Hosted by: York Sunbury Historical Society More info: The Excursion to Savage Island: On a pleasant Saturday in September 1940 the York Sunbury Historical Society accompanied by the University of New Brunswick Science Club went on an outing to Savage [...]