Albert County Museum & RB Bennett Centre

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RB Bennett Sends Special Greetings on his 150th Birthday!

We have invited a special guest to join us to celebrate the 150th birthday of New Brunswick’s treasured son - RB Bennett himself! This special video brings us back to a time when Bennett addressed Canada on CBC radio - the first politician to do so, in fact he created CBC! He shares his legacy and sends greetings to Canada as we celebrate July 1st together - apart! Thank you to actor Thomas Daley for his portrayal of RB Bennett! https://youtu.be/ag8JJ5iFW2Q

Bennett’s 150th Birthday is major highlight of Albert County 175 Celebration.  Join us as we mark the legacy of this remarkable national leader and New Brunswick native.  The Albert County Historical Society, Museum and RB Bennett Commemorative Centre are proud to share is story in several ares of the Museum including his official Federal Government Monument, Exhibit in the Records Office, a Bennett bust in the Court House and a special movie in the Bennett Theatre. We recently planted a King Crimson Maple tree in honour of Bennett’s 150th Birthday.

Visit soon and hep us share his legacy. The Albert County Museum & Bennett Centre is open daily from 9:30 to 5:30 daily until September 30th. We are conveniently located on Highway 114 between Moncton and Fundy National Park near the Hopewell Rocks. Visit our website at www.albertcountymuseum.com or call 506-734-8102 for admissions information.

RB Bennett on his 150th Birthday