Tomorrow, June 13 at 1pm, we are rededicating the cannons to the Citizens of Albert County. Here is a very early photo of the Victory Cannon from 1920. This photo was submitted a few years ago to the museum by Justin Raworth. Remember if you are unable to make it to the ceremony we will be broadcasting live on the Museum’s Facebook channel.
Tomorrow, June 13 at 1pm, we are rededicating the cannons to the Citizens of Albert County. Here is a very early photo of the Victory Cannon from 1920. This photo was submitted a few years ago to the museum by Justin Raworth. Remember if you are unable to make it to the ceremony we will be broadcasting live on the Museum’s Facebook channel.
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.
Stephen Steeves on rail Tanker 100 at siding in Weldon, July 5, 1933. Stephen Steeves was a clerk in the gypsum company office when this picture was taken by Harold Toole at the siding in Weldon. Many will remember Stephen as president of the General Motors dealership Steeves Motors.
This seemed a natural place to take a picture since the Steeves home was close-by and Harold chummed with the boys. Tank car 100 was built in 1912. Specs painted on the tank gives its capacity as 6656 imperial gallons, light weight 39000 pounds. AK.12.32 was painted on the end. AK was the station symbol for Moncton Shops. December 1932 is when NB Gas & Oilfields bought the car. Rail car information supplied by Conrad Steeves. Photo and info submitter by Al Renton.
