Professionalizing New Brunswick's Militia 1860-1865 The transformation of New Brunswick's militia to a professional force from 1860 to 1865 is the focus of the next presentation in the York Sunbury Historical Society's virtual speaker series featuring historians Dr. Elizabeth Mancke and Stefanie Slaunwhite. This LIVE event is FREE and will be held via [...]
The Rightful Place of Indigenous Veterans by Hon. Graydon Nicholas, 7 pm, Dec 8, 2021. The Rightful Place of Indigenous Veterans will be the focus of the December 8th, York Sunbury Historical Society's virtual presentation featuring Hon. Graydon Nicholas, Chancellor Saint Thomas University and former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. This LIVE event [...]
Lance Corporal Charles Darcus Charles [William] Darcus was born in Dublin, Ireland on 22 February 1893. He was one of six brothers, four of whom emigrated to Canada, and all served during the First World War. When he enlisted in the 26th Battalion at Saint John on 28 November 1914, he stated that [...]
Fredericton Region Museum Newsletter 2021. Click here to download in PDF. Members can receive a hard copy upon request to frmoperations@gmail.com Want to become a member? Contact us! Click to download in PDF format: Fredericton Region Museum Newsletter 2021 It is an honour and a privilege to be the President of the York [...]
Asleep in the Deep NOVEMBER 4 VIRTUAL Presentation, 7 pm, Thursday, November 4, 2021, VIA Zoom Contact us for the ZOOM Link at frmoperations@gmail.com The tragic story of First World War nursing sister Anna Stamers, who died in the 1918 sinking of the HMHS Llandovery Castle, will be the focus of the next [...]
Ripples Internment Camp 1940-45 with Jordyn Bailey OCTOBER 21 VIRTUAL Presentation, World War Two Canadian Internment Camps: The Ripples Internment Camp, 1940-1945 7 pm, Thursday, October 21, 2021, VIA Zoom Contact us for the ZOOM Link at frmoperations@gmail.com The Ripples Internment Camp will be the focus of the first presentation in the 2021-2022 [...]
In celebration of National Emancipation Day on August 1, 2021, an exhibit dedicated to the Black Heritage of the Fredericton region will open at 10 am Sunday at the Fredericton Region Museum. The official opening ceremony will be held on Monday, August 2 at 3 pm and, weather permitting, will take place outside. Admission to [...]
Speakers in the Stanton Friedman Memorial Speaker Series Contact us at frmoperations@gmail.com for the ZOOM link. Everything you ever wanted to know about UFO research, alien encounters and the recent findings of a US Congress report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon will be the subject of a five-part Stanton Friedman Virtual Memorial Speaker Series [...]
Stanton Friedman Is Out Of This World Exhibit An exhibit dedicated to the incredible life and career of world renowned Ufologist, Stanton Friedman (1934-2019), will open at the Fredericton Region Museum at 1 pm Saturday, June 26. Admission is by appointment only and COVID restrictions apply. To book your visit, please contact frmoperations@gmail.com or [...]
New Brunswick & The Black Atlantic 1763-1863 An examination of New Brunswick’s historical narrative through the lens of broader events in the Atlantic Basin - in particular the African Diaspora - will be the focus of the season’s final presentation in the York Sunbury Historical Society virtual speaker series featuring historian Graham Nickerson. [...]
