A Notice from the York Sunbury Historical Society President Fred White: Two Historical Society and Museum representatives, Ruth Murgatroyd and Elizabeth Earl have recently been honoured by the Association Museums New Brunswick with a Provincial Museums ‘Award of Merit' and a Provincial Museums ‘Quarter Century Award’. These awards were presented at the Association’s [...]
Fredericton Heritage Trust is sponsoring a talk by Bob Dallison, former Director of King's Landing Historical Settlement, on "New Brunswick and the War of 1812," 2:30 P.M., Saturday, October 22nd, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Dallison is a Fredericton Region Museum curator and is currently working on a War of 1812 exhibit for the museum.
Greetings, history and heritage supporters of Fredericton. Please note the three great events listed below and tell your friends. I hope to see you at some of them. The November 5 event is especially significant for the city because of growing interest in what might happen to York House (next to Brunswick St Baptist church) regarding [...]
This fall the Fredericton Public Library will host a great line-up of speakers who will either be launching new books with us, or talking about things historic and interesting to the Fredericton community. We hope you’ll come out to hear what they have to say. Wednesday evening, October 5, at 7 pm, Ted and Anita [...]
As the full Harvest Moon shines down on the Saint John River, Fredericton Region Museum and Officer’s Square, guests will enjoy local live music carried on the autumn breeze. Thank you for supporting the Arts and Artists in y.our community and arts initiatives everywhere.
The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references of the Roman emperor Nero suggest that he ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings. King Tang of China had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was [...]
Join us on Monday and/or Tuesday, August 8th and 9th 2011 as we voyage through this incredible history and put ourselves to the task of creating our own formula of Soda pop. The most delicious creation will win a prize! Sign up with the pre registration form below and get your tickets today! Call 506-455-6041 or email info@yorksunburymuseum.com for more information.
Volume 28, Number 1 (Spring and Summer 2011) Officers' Quarters - War Brides Part 2 Editorial/Production Team: Virginia Bjerkelund (Chair) Elaine Mercer (Editor) Vincent Erickson (Editor) Fred White Bill Acheson Doug Wright Production Team: Elaine Mercer (Editor) Melynda Jarratt (Fredericton Region Museum War Brides Exhibit Curator) Ruth Murgatroyd (Museum & Society Executive Director) Caitlin [...]
Come take a fascinating voyage through the history of modern day chewing gum, from spruce trees to Wrigley's double mint and Bazooka Joe bubble gum. Parents and children will be given the opportunity to make their own bubble gum using our fantastic bubble gum making kits. Every kid will leave the program chewing their own home made gum!! This is a date at the Fredericton Region Museum that you do not want to miss, so buy your tickets ASAP at the Museum or call 455-6041 for details.
For the duration of the summer months the Fredericton Region Museum is welcoming young entrepreneur, Spencer Murgatroyd, as she opens up her tea shop on the Museum’s first floor. Ten year old Spencer will be selling herbal teas and sugar cookies while portraying the character of Hannah Ingraham, a member of the 18th century [...]