Lighting the Way: New Brunswick Lighthouses, Navigation, and the Sea, 1785-1867 Lighting the Way: New Brunswick Lighthouses, Navigation, and the Sea, 1785-1867 (Fredericton, NB - January 10, 2023) - The fascinating history of New Brunswick's historic lighthouses will be the focus of historian Zachary Tingley's presentation in the upcoming York-Sunbury Historical Society's Virtual [...]
Click here to read the Fredericton Region Museum Newsletter Vol. 2 Winter 2022-2023 On behalf of the Board of Directors of the York Sunbury Historical Society, I’d like to thank our members and supporters for their unwavering support of the Fredericton Region Museum during the last 3 years of the pandemic. 2022 saw [...]
(Fredericton, NB – December 7, 2022) – The Fredericton Region Museum is very pleased to announce the availability of their First World War Trunk, which documents the experiences of New Brunswick soldiers who served on the Western Front during the Great War of 1914 – 1918. Designed for classroom use, these trunks offer students with [...]
“It is a holy war which we are waging.”Bishop John Richardson and Anglican Recruiting Sermons in Great War New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB - November 9, 2022) - How New Brunswick's war time Anglican Bishop invoked the language of holy war in his theological response to the 1914-1918 conflict is the focus of historian [...]
The Memorial Cross given to James Stickels' mother after he was killed in action on October 9, 1916. 488293 Pte. James Edward Stickels As part of our 2022 Remembrance Day activities, the Fredericton Region Museum is commemorating the life of James Edward Stickels. We have two artefacts that are attributed to him in [...]
The Diaries of Ruth Loggie The First World War experiences of New Brunswick-born nurse Ruth Loggie, will be the focus of a virtual presentation in the York Sunbury Historical Society Speaker Series by historian and author, Dr. Rev. Ross Hebb. This FREE ZOOM presentation will take place on Thursday, November 3 at 7 [...]
Stanton Friedman Day 2022 The Fredericton Region Museum is planning an “Out Of This World” experience on Saturday August 27 when it marks the 15th anniversary of Stanton Friedman Day. The day-long event celebrates the incredible life and career of the world’s most famous Ufologist, Stanton Friedman, who called the capital city home [...]
Our Black Heritage: Early Black Settlers of York-Sunbury Counties 1783-Present (Fredericton, NB – July 28, 2022) – In honour of the first Provincial and Municipal Emancipation Day in Fredericton, the Fredericton Region Museum wishes to recognize and honour the many individuals, both past and present, who have made this day a reality in [...]
Froggy Weekend Leaps Into Action July 30-31! (Fredericton, NB – July 25, 2022) – This coming weekend, July 30-31, come to the Fredericton Region Museum to celebrate everything relating to the Coleman Frog! We are hosting our Froggy Weekend event, with entertainment for those of all ages, from 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday [...]
Click to download our latest Fredericton Region Museum Newsletter, Volume 1, 2022, in PDF Format. EXTRA!! EXTRA!! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Get ready for a busy summer of family friendly events and activities at the Fredericton Region Museum! For more information on dates and times, please check our Facebook, visit our website, contact [...]
