For the duration of the summer months the Fredericton Region Museum is welcoming young entrepreneur, Spencer Murgatroyd, as she opens up her tea shop on the Museum’s first floor. Ten year old Spencer will be selling herbal teas and sugar cookies while portraying the character of Hannah Ingraham, a member of the 18th century [...]
A message from the “School Days” Museum! Do you want to know what school was like for your grandparents or your parents? Come join us for a “Day in a one room Schoolhouse”! On Wednesday afternoon at 1:30, we at the “School Days” Museum will be putting on a re-enactment of a day [...]
Open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 until 4pm during July and August 2011! Hannah’s Tea Place! Visit the Museum and talk to Hannah about life as a Loyalist! Hannah Ingraham was 11 years old when her Loyalist family moved to St. Anne’s Point. This summer Hannah has opened a tea room in [...]
May & June 2011 Welcome 2011 Summer Students!; 2011 Summer Programs; Exhibit News
Currently on exhibit at the Fredericton Region Museum!! 571 Queen Street, Fredericton Somewhere Over the Rainbow…Bloomers Fly? Get your knickers in a knot with an exhibition of heritage underwear and undergarments! The items on display, selected from Queens County Heritage’s permanent collection, show the broad range of materials, techniques, styles and patterns used [...]
An independent curator, filmmaker, artist, teacher and arts advocate, Cavelle earned a Fine Arts degree at Mount Allison University as well as, a Film Studies and Education degrees from Queen's University. This summer, the Fredericton Region Museum is fortunate to have Cavelle Macdonell, BFA, BEd. as our guest artist-in-residence! An accomplished contemporary artist, Cavelle will be opening a small [...]
This summer is our 4th annual colouring contest here at the Fredericton Region Museum! (formerly York Sunbury Museum).Come visit the museum, and pick up a colouring page for your child. Children entering the contest must be under 12 years of age, but all are welcome to colour! Submit your finished colouring pages on or [...]
The preliminary cover of the Officers' Quarters War Brides Part 2 issue Fredericton, New Brunswick (June 7, 2011) – The York Sunbury Historical Society, through a partnership with the Stepping Stones Writers Group, is getting ready to launch their latest issue of the Officers’ Quarters. Edited by Elaine Mercer, this issue of the [...]
Fredericton Heritage Trust and Fredericton Region Museum invite you to the opening of their new exhibit: A Celebration of Union Station on York Street. See the eight panels showing historic railway operations and many photos. The Mayor will speak. Tuesday, June 14 at 12 noon; City Hall Gallery on Queen Street. Free admission.
A warm welcome to the Congress 2011 of the Humanities and Social Sciences delegates who are currently or will be in Fredericton. The Museum will be operating on what we have named “Congress Hours”. We will be open every day until June 4th from 10am until 8pm to give everyone lots of opportunities [...]