October 2017 Newsletter
October 2017 Summer Wrap Up; October Program; Membership Renewal; Martha J. Harvey Nomination
2nd Annual YSHS Member Art Exhibit
On Friday October, 13, 2017 the York- Sunbury Historical Society will be hosting our Second Annual Member Art Exhibit! Come visit the museum to see all of the beautiful artworks on display created by our very talented members! The event runs from 5:00pm- 7:00pm and is free to the public! Light refreshments will be served [...]
New Executive Director Hired
Executive Director Melynda Jarratt The Fredericton Region Museum / York Sunbury Historical Society welcomed Melynda Jarratt as its new Executive Director on November 1. Melynda is an historian and author who has many years of experience working in heritage and the non-profit sector. She has a BA (Honours History) and an MA [...]
July 2017 Newsletter
July 2017 (PDF): Summer Artist-in-Residence Program; Our Fabulous Summer Students and Volunteers!; YSHS Members Annual Art Exhibition; Summer Day Camps
The Wabanaki Way: New Exhibition of Wabanaki History and Culture at Fredericton Region Museum
The York-Sunbury Historical Society Ltd. is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition highlighting the history and culture of First Nations Peoples in New Brunswick at the Fredericton Region Museum. The exhibition will open on Friday June 9th, with a Pow Wow at 2pm and Full Moon Ceremony in Officers’ Square at 8pm. [...]
Artist-in-Residence Call For Proposals
Accepting proposals for 2017 residencies Deadline June 1st The Fredericton Region Museum is pleased to be hosting its artist-in-residence program for another summer. The artist-in-residence program seeks to inspire artists with Fredericton’s diverse and rich heritage. Art inspired by history can enhance connections between the museum and the public through its various forms. The program [...]
Upcoming Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association’s Annual Reunion
Fredericton, NB – 9 October 2016: Join the HKVCA October 14th-16th for the Atlantic Region Annual Reunion and commemorative coin launch. In remembrance of the Battle of Hong Kong, they will be hosting a series of events that will include greetings from Mayor O’Brien, a service of remembrance, guest speakers, a presentation of a new [...]
Artist-in-Residence Reception 2016
On Wednesday, August 24 the Fredericton Region Museum is hosting a celebration for its artists-in-residence for the 2016 season. The Artist-in-Residence program is run annually in the summertime to promote cooperation and collaboration between the history and art industries in Fredericton. Normally, 1-2 artists are hired and given a space in a central gallery in [...]
New Donations from Afar
August 16, 2016 - The Fredericton Region Museum has been very fortunate to have received several new donations from individuals travelling to Fredericton from great distances. Videos detailing each donation can be found at the links following their brief descriptions. Ms. Evajune White and her family travelled from Massachusetts to donate a collection of items [...]
Open House 2016
The Fredericton Region Museum is excited to announce the details of their annual Open House happening on the 14th of August. For one day each year, the museum opens their doors for free to everyone in the community. This event is not only an excellent opportunity for history lovers and frequent visitors, but also for [...]