Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas! As you celebrate the joys of the season, may your Christmas be filled with warmth, love and cherished moments with your family and those close to you. “May the sparkle of the season brighten every corner of your life.” Christmas Blessings! Dawne McLean, President, Albert County Historical Society
Please join us in honour of the men and women in service - past and present. We are hosting a Sunrise Ceremony in the Hopewell Cape Square starting at 7am to be on site for the sunrise at 7:14. There will be flag lowering and recital and placement of poppy crosses and wreaths near the WWI field guns. Coffee, tea and pastries will follow in the Community Hall. Between 1 and 4pm, the Albert County Museum will be open including the County of Heroes Exhibit. Admission and food & drink are by donation.
The Albert County Historical Society is deeply saddened by the passing of former ACHS Director, Bill Blight, and extends heartfelt condolences to the Blight family.
The Historical Society and Museum were extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated and hardworking volunteer as Bill, who served as Board Director and Chair of the Building and Maintenance Committee for many years.
The Albert County Historical Society is saddened by the recent passing of Mr. William (Bill) Herridge, an extraordinary gentleman, with whom the Board of Directors and Society were blessed to share a deep friendship. The Society is ever grateful for his enthusiastic interest and patronage in its ongoing work in the preservation and sharing of the rich history and heritage of Albert County.
An Outdoor Concert at the Albert County Museum will be taking place Saturday, August 24th between 1 – 4 pm. Three local acts are performing in support of the Court House Conservation Campaign to help the restoration of the 1904 treasured building. The stage for the concert is the Exhibition Hall, and seating is on the grounds between the Court House and the 1845 Albert County Gaol (jail). Tickets are at https://www.albertcountymuseum.com/onlinegiftshop
Announcing the 3rd Annual Children’s Festival at the Albert County Museum on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th from 10am to 3pm. This years theme is “We Dig Dinosaurs”. Tour the museum and see “Albert” the Albertosaurus, real fossils from Albert County and the Hillsborough Mastodon display and take part in an archaeological dig and find hidden dinosaurs! Join the event with regular paid admission to the museum!
The Albert County Museum and RB Bennett Commemorative Centre are honouring the legacy and contributions that Prime Minister Brian Mulroney made to Canada, by flying the Canadian flag at half-mast, where it will remain until his state funeral later in March. He will be honoured in Parliament on March 18th.
Today, we remember the birthday of Albert County’s legendary Captain Molly Kool, who was born on February 23, 1916 in the Fundy coast village of Alma. Molly grew up sailing on the Bay of Fundy with her father, learning the skills to navigate the scow named the “Jean K’ on the dangerous tidal waters. Molly loved the sea and was determined to become a ship’s captain.
February 12th to the 19th is Heritage Week in New Brunswick. “Discover Our Innovations” as we celebrate history and heritage through the lens of the “change makers”. Albert County has led the way in innovation for centuries. Many innovative people born in Albert County changed the course of history not only in New Brunswick and Canada, but in many ways around the world.
Join the Albert County Historical Society, Friday, February 9th from 1:30pm to 3:30 pm at Riverview Town Hall, 30 Honour House Court . Enjoy this Sweetheart Social - admission is free! Adults and seniors are welcome at this historical presentation with themed activities, prizes and an opportunity to mingle with refreshments provided by the Albert County Historical Society. This is a “New Horizons for Seniors Program” presentation.
Please join us in honour of the men and women in service - past and present. We are hosting a Sunrise Ceremony in the Hopewell Cape Square starting at 7am to be on site for the sunrise at 7:14. There will be flag lowering and recital and placement of poppy crosses and wreaths near the WWI field guns. Coffee, tea and pastries will follow in the Community Hall. Between 1 and 4pm, the Albert County Museum will be open including the County of Heroes Exhibit. Admission and food & drink are by donation.
The Albert County Historical Society is hosting a Fundraising Evening at the Albert County Museum in Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick on Saturday, September 23rd. The fundraiser is for restoration work required on the historic County Court House, an architectural jewel and an important piece of New Brunswick history. Tickets are $40 each and are available at the Museum gift shop; by calling 506-734-2003, or by purchasing online at www.albertcountymuseum.com/onlinegiftshop/sept-23
