Jennie Pike’s Date Diary (1932-1940) - Page 14 Fern died in Hospital June 8-37. 240 looms finished night work. June 14-37 Mrs. Wibberly's daughter died in Hospital June 22-37 Clarence Patterson's son died in Hospital June 22-37 Tess & Ernie & Family came home by car. July 6-37 Mary Pickard died suddenly, while [...]
Jennie Pike’s Date Diary (1932-1940) - Page 13 Mrs. Hugh Harrison died suddenly Apr. 27-37. Mr. Gregory died Apr. 25-37 Pearl S. & Charlie S. married. May 1-37 Mrs. Mose Allen of Penniac died suddenly May 3-37. Coronation Dat, May 12-37. King George VI & Queen Elizabeth crowned. Mill down. Dot Hashey [sic] [...]
Recently, a gentleman who was researching Loyalists visited me at the Fredericton Region Museum. We talked about his research, he picked my brain and then I made a few recommendations on where he could further his search. He then asked me if I had ever seen early tombstones decorated with winged-skulls or winged [...]
As the full Harvest Moon shines down on the Saint John River, Fredericton Region Museum and Officer’s Square, guests will enjoy local live music carried on the autumn breeze. Thank you for supporting the Arts and Artists in y.our community and arts initiatives everywhere.
On August 2nd, the Fredericton Region Museum held the official launch of its medical history exhibit. With the assistance of the summer students and some really great volunteers, the Museum was given a good scrub, chairs were set up, nibblies purchased and the finishing touches placed on the exhibit. It was a very busy [...]
The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references of the Roman emperor Nero suggest that he ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings. King Tang of China had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was [...]
This year the Fredericton Region Museum is holding its annual open house on Saturday, August 6, from 9:00AM until 4:00PM. It will feature all of the traditional benefits such as free admissions and activities for all ages, but it will also include some new twists for the whole family! This year’s Open House Day will [...]
Press Release Fredericton Region Museum 571 Queen Street, Fredericton, N.B. Fredericton Region Museum to open new exhibit on the history of medicine in central New Brunswick August 1, 2011 Fredericton N.B. The Fredericton Region Museum prepares to open its newest exhibit which explores the history of medicine in central New Brunswick. The exhibit [...]
This bell is from a chapel in French Village originally built in 1717 by Father Jean-Baptiste Loyard, a Jesuit priest. He built for the local Aboriginals and named it after himself: “Saint Jean Baptiste”. King Louis XVth of France donated the bell to the chapel. By 1767 the Aboriginals had been killed or fled the [...]
Join us on Monday and/or Tuesday, August 8th and 9th 2011 as we voyage through this incredible history and put ourselves to the task of creating our own formula of Soda pop. The most delicious creation will win a prize! Sign up with the pre registration form below and get your tickets today! Call 506-455-6041 or email info@yorksunburymuseum.com for more information.