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Celebrating Everything Froggy This Summer!

(Fredericton, NB – July 11, 2022) – During July, August, and September, visitors to the Fredericton Region Museum will be able to catch the award-winning duo of Frantically Atlantic perform weekly at the museum. Join us every Tuesday at 1pm – starting on July 19 - as Frantically Atlantic will recount the story of Fredericton’s [...]

By |2022-07-14T13:57:30-03:00July 14th, 2022|Museum News, York Sunbury Historical Society News|0 Comments

Exciting Summer At Museum!

Fredericton Region Museum is open for the Summer! EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE FREDERICTON REGION MUSEUM! Get ready for a busy summer of family friendly events and activities at the Fredericton Region Museum in July and August 2022! For more information on dates and times, please check us out on Facebook, on our [...]

By |2022-07-10T15:04:37-03:00July 5th, 2022|Museum News, York Sunbury Historical Society News|0 Comments

Honouring the No. 2 Construction Battalion

Fredericton's first volunteers for the No 2 Construction Corps included George (second from the left) and Frank (far right) Claybourn. The Daily Gleaner, August 16, 1916; Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. (Fredericton, NB – July 4, 2022) – On July 9, 2022 Canada will issue a National Apology to the relatives and descendants [...]

By |2022-07-05T18:35:34-03:00July 5th, 2022|Museum News|0 Comments

Fashionable Motoring and NB’s Keep-Left Crisis

Fashionable Motoring and New Brunswick’s Keep-Left Crisis Contact us for the ZOOM Link at frmoperations@gmail.com The fascinating true story of how New Brunswickers changed from left to right driving in the early days of the automobile - and the controversy that ensued - will be the focus of the York Sunbury Historical Society's [...]

By |2022-05-10T15:54:20-03:00May 10th, 2022|Museum News|0 Comments

7 pm March 17 Rebels on the River

Rebels on the River: The American Revolution and New Brunswick Contact us for the ZOOM Link at frmoperations@gmail.com The New England Planters who rose in rebellion along the St. John River during the American Revolutionary War will be the focus of the next presentation in the York Sunbury Historical Society Speaker Series, featuring [...]

By |2022-03-10T12:30:52-04:00March 10th, 2022|Museum News|0 Comments

Manny McIntyre: Elite Athlete & Sports Pioneer Feb 17

Manny McIntyre: Elite Athlete & Sports Pioneer FREE VIRTUAL Presentation "Manny McIntyre: Elite Athlete & Sports Pioneer" 7 pm, Thursday, February 17, 2022, VIA ZOOM Contact us for the ZOOM Link at frmoperations@gmail.com The incredible true story of Canadian sports icon, Manny McIntyre, will be the focus of the next presentation in the [...]

By |2022-02-07T12:34:20-04:00February 7th, 2022|Museum News|0 Comments

NB Militia 1860-1865 Jan 20

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 [...]

By |2022-01-10T08:26:45-04:00January 9th, 2022|Museum News|0 Comments

The Rightful Place of Indigenous Veterans Dec 8

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 [...]

By |2021-12-03T18:06:57-04:00December 2nd, 2021|Museum News|0 Comments

Remembering Charles Darcus

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 [...]

By |2021-11-08T14:00:56-04:00November 6th, 2021|Museum News|0 Comments

NEW!! FRM Newsletter 2021!

2021 Newsletter Fredericton Region Museum. Click here to download PDF. 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 Sunbury Historical Society. We have an incredible team of enthusiastic museologists, guided by a highly educated Board of [...]

By |2022-02-22T12:54:07-04:00November 1st, 2021|Museum News|0 Comments
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