February 11 is Mary Grannan Day in Fredericton! Born in 1900, Mary was the middle daughter of William Peter Grannan and Catherine Haney. She lived with her parents and two sisters in a house that still stands on Brunswick Street. Mary became one of the most successful Canadian children's authors of the 20th century, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New Publication by Major (retired) Harold A Skaarup: Canadian Expeditionary Force and Militia Cap Badges, York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2025 FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Region Museum is pleased to announce the release of Major (retired) Harold A Skaarup’s new publication Canadian Expeditionary Force and [...]
Origins of the Royal Canadian Regiment in Fredericton This virtual exhibition highlights the role of the Infantry School Corps (later known as the Royal Canadian Regiment) in South Africa and beyond. in 1883, an Act of Parliament authorized the formation of infantry companies at Fredericton (NB), St Jean (PQ) and Toronto (Ont). Known originally [...]
The Fredericton Region Museum, with the support of the Digital Museums of Canada investment program, is honoured to launch a new virtual exhibition: Our Black Heritage: Early Black Settlers of York-Sunbury Counties (NB) 1783 – Present. We are honoured to have worked in partnership with a long list of dedicated institutions and volunteers to [...]
488293 Pte. James Edward Stickels James Stickels was born on 31 December 1897 at St. Mary’s, York County, New Brunswick. He was the son of James W. and Rebecca (Long) Stickles. There were five children in the family – two boys and three girls. He was a member of the Church of England and listed [...]
By Patrick Murray Procter Curatorial Assistant, Fredericton Region Museum Percy Guthrie was born in Oromocto, New Brunswick and served at the front in the early years of the First World War, having been wounded on May 15, 1915 at the Battle of Festubert. While recovering from his wounds still in France he struck upon [...]
