A Special Guest is coming to Albert County in Honour of RB Bennett’s 150th Birthday! Born on July 3rd, 1870, RB was born in Hopewell and raised in Hopewell Cape. He went on in life to become a successful lawyer, business person and political leader. He was the 11th Prime Minister of Canada, from 1930 to 1935, the only Prime Minster born in New Brunswick! The Albert County Historical Society & Museum are proud and excited to tell his story as a part of Albert County 175, leading up to and including Canada Day on July 1st, and his Birthday July 3rd. Stay tuned for details on “RB Bennett Week” June 26th to July 3rd and the Museum & RB Bennett Centre Open House on Canada Day. We are getting ready!
Albert County Museum to Rededicate First World War Cannons – Including the Most Storied Gun In Canada!
The Albert County Historical Society and Museum are proud to announce the Re-Dedication Ceremony of the First World War Field Guns taking place on Saturday, 13 June at 1:00pm at the Albert County Museum.
The two field guns are hugely symbolic to Albert County and to Canada, with the first being captured at Vimy Ridge, France, and then being won by the citizens of Albert County in the 1919 Victory Loans Competition. The second was awarded to Albert County in recognition of those who served during the Great War from Albert County, as Albert County had one of the highest enlistments per capita in Canada. This year not only marks the 100th anniversary of their arrival in Hopewell Cape, but also the symbolic end to a 5 year restoration project on the guns by the museum. As part of the ceremony the cannons will be “fired” in salute to the citizens of Albert County who gave so much during the First World War.
The event takes place live at the Albert County Museum, and is being celebrated outside with social distancing and safety in mind. This event will be broadcast live on Facebook for those unable to attend.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO HEALTH REGULATIONS ON SITE NUMBERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 50 (FIFTY) PEOPLE - WE HAVE ARRANGED OVERFLOW VIEWING ACROSS THE ROAD - LIMITED TO 50 (FIFTY) PEOPLE.
