Gunner Charles Wardlow McCoy of St Mary's, Fredericton (1888 - 1926). Lest we Forget. As Remembrance Day draws near, our thoughts turn to those who died during the wars and whose names are commemorated on Cenotaphs. Many who survived the wars and returned home, however, later died of war related causes. One of [...]
[English Version] Une exposition sur les Acadiens au Musée régional de Fredericton retrace l'histoire de Pointe Sainte-Anne. Fredericton, N.-B. – Pointe Sainte-Anne (1692-1759) est une exposition interactive sur l'histoire de la colonie acadienne de Pointe Sainte-Anne à Fredericton, au Nouveau-Brunswick. La colonie acadienne de la Pointe Sainte-Anne (aujourd’hui Fredericton) a été fondée en 1692 sur [...]
[Version française] Acadian Exhibit at Fredericton Region Museum Tells History of Pointe Sainte-Anne Fredericton, NB – Pointe Sainte-Anne (1692-1759) is an interactive exhibition about the history of the Acadian settlement of Pointe Sainte-Anne in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Acadian settlement of Pointe-Sainte-Anne (present-day Fredericton) was established in 1692 on unceded Wolastoqey territory. In this exhibition [...]
FREDERICTON, NB - July 10, 2025 The Fredericton Region Museum is pleased to announce two new artists-in-residence who will be present in the museum this summer during the months of July and August: Cat Candow (July 14 - 27) and Rob Johns (August 4 - 17). The museum is also excited to host a writer-in-residence: [...]
In honour of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew, the Fredericton Region Museum is proud to host a vibrant new exhibition programme entitled “Celebrating 200 Years of Scottish Benevolence in Fredericton.” The opening of this new exhibition took place on May 25, with Her Worship Kate Rogers (herself [...]
FREDERICTON, NB –Experience Fresh Summer Flavors on Our Museum Balcony! Working in partnership with The Squeeze Salad and Smoothie Bar on Regent Street, indulge in a delightful array of culinary delights this summer with our exclusive balcony picnic at the Fredericton Region Museum. Whether you're craving a hearty Large Classic Burrito packed with eggs, cheese, [...]
2026 will mark the 110th anniversary of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. Officially formed on July 5th 1916, No 2 Construction Battalion was the largest Black military unit ever established in Canadian history. The men of the Battalion served with honour and determination, carrying out critical duties in the Forest of La Joux in France [...]
The Fredericton Region Museum is very pleased to announce that Jennifer Dow’s ever popular Black History walking tour of downtown Fredericton is now available in both official languages. It can be accessed at your convenience via the internationally acclaimed VoiceMap app (https://voicemap.me/). Jennifer Dow is a sixth-generation descendant of early Black New Brunswickers. Her 4.1 [...]
Loyalist period Pattern 1756 Heavy Dragoon pistol, Collection of the Fredericton Region Museum, 1969.3118.1 FREDERICTON – May 12, 2025. In honour of Loyalist Day (May 18), the Fredericton Region Museum would like to commemorate the day with an artefact feature by historian Dr. Gary Campbell. Gary is an avid volunteer at the Museum, [...]
Susannah Smith sampler, New Maryland, New Brunswick, 1853 Gift of Barbara J. Gill; Fredericton Region Museum, 2009.1.1 The Story of Susannah Smith and Her Teacher I would be busy like the bee, improving the time that God has given; To escape from wo and fly to heaven. FREDERICTON – March 6, 2025. In [...]
