Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - June 22, 2020

Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - June 22, 2020

Well this is the last week of school for the kids. Congratulations to all the 2020 Graduates! Here at the end of the year, we’re showing the beginning of the school, the bare bones of Caledonia Regional High School in 1973. Click on the link to see another,

RB BENNETT 150 Birthday Celebration - We are Getting Ready!

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 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - June 13, 2020

Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - June 13, 2020

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.

Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - June 12, 2020

Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - June 12, 2020

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.