The Coleman Frog, Fredericton’s famous amphibian of local history, has been affectionately referred to as Cornelius Webster for the last two decades. But is our Cornelius actually a Cornelia? The Question:Elspeth Burris, our Manager of Education and Interpretation, was posed an interesting question while giving a school tour. A curious young man, questioning the use [...]
Image: "La grande marche/The Unforgettable March", huile/oil, 12x24, par/by Pauline MorneaultFredericton , NB (June 7, 2013) – On Wednesday June 12th at 5 p.m. the Fredericton Region Museum will be hosting “The 104th Regiment of Foot’s Trek in Madawaska – Winter 1813” Exhibition. The Exhibit displays ten unique paintings highlighting the work of La Société [...]
The New Brunswick Branch of the Monarchist League of Canada, in partnership with the Fredericton Region Museum, is hosting a fun-filled afternoon of royal-themed children's activities in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation. Taking place at the Museum from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, June 1st, this FREE event is open [...]
English: Making bobbin lace in Dubrovnik (Photo credit: Wikipedia) May 18th is International Museum Day and the Fredericton Region Museum will be celebrating with the Seaspray Lace Guild! They will be demonstrating the art of pillow or bobbin lace at the museum from 1 to 4pm. Come and try your hand or watch [...]
This summer, the Fredericton Region Museum has lots of fun children’s programs lined up! They will be taking place every Tuesday and Thursday (2:00-4:00) throughout July and August, with a different exciting theme each week! Each program has a cost of $5.00 per child. Canadian Secret Agents Age: 5+ Dates: July 2nd & 4th, 2013 Sign [...]
Thank you, Joshua, for colouring a sword plate picture to use on the blog! In commemoration of New Brunswick’s role in the War of 1812, the Fredericton Region Museum and the York Sunbury Historical Society are having a colouring contest. Children are invited to colour a picture of a Sword Belt Plate that belonged [...]
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 [...]
The cover of Jessie Hill's autograph book (1991.8.1) Managing a large collection can be both challenging and rewarding. I’m fortunate to have several amazing summer students and volunteers who work at the Fredericton Region Museum. Without them, we would never be able to keep up with the many objects that have been donated [...]
The Fredericton Region Museum (FRM) is seeking applications for its 6 week summer artist-in-residence program. About our Organization The FRM was founded in 1934 by the York Sunbury Historical Society and has gained an enviable reputation over its 75+-year existence as a pre-eminent facility for the collection, storage and display of important New Brunswick historical objects, artefacts [...]
Agricultural Exhibit at the Fredericton Region Museum (2010). It is that time of year again. The summer student grant application deadlines have come and gone and the Fredericton Region Museum has submitted applications to three organizations. There is no guarantee that we will receive funding but if you are a university student and [...]