Sheffield: A Place in Time by Linda J. Bartlett Linda J. Bartlett is excited to announce the upcoming publication of her book, Sheffield: A Place in Time in May 2013. The self-published book showcases over 60 original works of art illustrating the built heritage of Sheffield, New Brunswick. Linda has been painting for [...]
Kirkbride Craft Store (2010) The Fredericton Region Museum has a small space to share with an enterprising individual or individuals. Located on the main floor, the summer retail outlet is at the second entrance on the north end of the museum building. Consisting of two small rooms, the New Brunswick Craft Council rented [...]
Frances Louisa King Sampler It was an exciting day at the Fredericton Region Museum! After weeks of correspondence and hours of research, we received the Frances Louisa King sampler donated by Philip Johnstone Burpee of Alberta. Thank you, Philip! MCLEAN: William Alexander born 14 Sep 1810, died 28 Sep 1864, son of Archibald McLean [...]
Natasha Bozek, Executive Director of the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick, and Ruth Murgatroyd, Executive Director of the York Sunbury Historical Society The Fredericton Region Museum wishes to thank the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick for donating several books for our upcoming summer children program series. Community partnerships are vital to our success! [...]
Two individuals helped to create this replica trophy – Mr. Mark Magee of Magee’s Jewellery and Mr. Paul Inman. The Fredericton Region Museum presented a trophy to the winners of the snowshoe race. Fifty years ago, Lieutenant-General E.W. Sansom, then the President of the York-Sunbury Historical Society, determined that something should be done [...]
A Hearty Welcome Exhibit - In Publication Form; Heritage Fair; March of the 104th to be Celebrated; Upcoming Programs; AGM & By-Law Amendments; 2012-2013 Maliseet Moon Calendars; York Sunbury Historical Society Membership Download (9308 kb)
2012-13 Maliseet Moon Calendar ~ Kwəcikətən tan Eləkiman Pemi-kisohsewihtit Wəlastəkok 2012-2013 Maliseet Moon Calendar The St. Thomas University Native Studies Program has just released their fourth Maliseet Moon Calendar! Featuring images of Maliseet birchbark canoes and excerpts of Maliseet stories. One of the York Sunbury Historical Society Taylor paintings is featured on 11th Moon (Rutting Moon in September and [...]
Geocaching to Commemorate the March of New Brunswick's 104th Regiment (Copied from the Heritage Online Newsletter); CBC's Fun Hunt Visits Fredericton Region Museum!; Membership Renewal Time!; York-Sunbury Historical Society Christmas Party; Upcoming Programs Download (9457 kb)
Ian Malcolm (summer student), His Honour Graydon Nicholas and Samira Torabi (volunteer) with the beaded cap (1969.371.1). Fredericton New Brunswick (Aug. 10th, 2012) – On June 20th, 2012, the Fredericton Region Museum received a forty-pound crate, heavily padded and packaged with the utmost care –- in it was one of the museum’s most [...]
Marie Chavannes' wedding dress being prepared for exhibit at the Fredericton Region Museum. What do Fredericton, bubble-wrap, and opera all have in common? Stop into the Fredericton Region Museum on 571 Queen Street to find out! The local museum is now debuting an exhibit that showcases the lovely refurbished wedding gown of 1950s [...]