On August 1, 1834, slavery was abolished in British North America and other British colonies, freeing enslaved people in Canada. This weekend, we will mark Emancipation Day and focus on the Gordon House and Black history in New Brunswick in partnership with the New Brunswick Black History Society. 

On August 1, 1834, slavery was abolished in British North America and other British colonies, freeing enslaved people in Canada. This weekend, we will mark Emancipation Day and focus on the Gordon House and Black history in New Brunswick in partnership with the New Brunswick Black History Society. 

The Lint brothers, Lawrence and Jacob, married the Hall sisters, Catherine and Frances, and worked hard to build their homes and establish their farms in the 1820s. Visit the humble and warm Lint house to learn about their family dynamics and how they make a living. 

The Lint brothers, Lawrence and Jacob, married the Hall sisters, Catherine and Frances, and worked hard to build their homes and establish their farms in the 1820s. Visit the humble and warm Lint house to learn about their family dynamics and how they make a living. 

Food has played an important role in all societies throughout history. This weekend, villagers will offer cooking and baking tips and discuss their favourite family recipes. In the heart of the village, the 1850s King’s Head Inn will offer a special menu. Stay tuned for more details to come! 

Food has played an important role in all societies throughout history. This weekend, villagers will offer cooking and baking tips and discuss their favourite family recipes. In the heart of the village, the 1850s King’s Head Inn will offer a special menu. Stay tuned for more details to come! 

The process of transforming sheared wool into a useable skein of yarn requires an expertise the members of the Huestis family possesses. Visit the Huestis house to learn how they transform wool into clothing and blankets while learning about their family history and life on their farm. 

The process of transforming sheared wool into a useable skein of yarn requires an expertise the members of the Huestis family possesses. Visit the Huestis house to learn how they transform wool into clothing and blankets while learning about their family history and life on their farm. 

The Jones family is one of the most established families in the village. They also live in the only stone house. Keep up with the Joneses this weekend as they share their family history and celebrate the birthday of one of their own: Simeon Jones! Join us on Saturday, August 24, to celebrate Simeon Jones’ […]

The Jones family is one of the most established families in the village. They also live in the only stone house. Keep up with the Joneses this weekend as they share their family history and celebrate the birthday of one of their own: Simeon Jones! Join us on Saturday, August 24, to celebrate Simeon Jones’ […]

If you think property rental is only a modern topic, you should head down to the Fisher House. Matthias and Mary Valentine are renting the Fisher House and are eager to share their experiences with visitors. Their neighbours might have something to say on the matter as well... 

If you think property rental is only a modern topic, you should head down to the Fisher House. Matthias and Mary Valentine are renting the Fisher House and are eager to share their experiences with visitors. Their neighbours might have something to say on the matter as well... 

The bell is ringing – time for school! The small Parish School and larger Lower Pokiok Superior School are fine examples of Victorian-era education in New Brunswick. Be on your best behaviour, pick up a slate, and see if you can make it to Grade 8! 

The bell is ringing – time for school! The small Parish School and larger Lower Pokiok Superior School are fine examples of Victorian-era education in New Brunswick. Be on your best behaviour, pick up a slate, and see if you can make it to Grade 8! 

Churches were a place of faith and community for many settlers in this era and had a major influence on how they lived their lives. At Kings Landing, St. Mark's Anglican Church is consecrated and continues services today. The Riverside Presbyterian Church has hosted services in the past. Many ceremonies and life events have taken […]

Churches were a place of faith and community for many settlers in this era and had a major influence on how they lived their lives. At Kings Landing, St. Mark's Anglican Church is consecrated and continues services today. The Riverside Presbyterian Church has hosted services in the past. Many ceremonies and life events have taken […]

Despite having no family in the area, the Donaldsons made the journey across the ocean and have already made an impression in their community. Find out about the family’s decade-long move, their new lives in the community, and their settlement in New Brunswick. Be sure to visit their lovely riverside home!

Despite having no family in the area, the Donaldsons made the journey across the ocean and have already made an impression in their community. Find out about the family’s decade-long move, their new lives in the community, and their settlement in New Brunswick. Be sure to visit their lovely riverside home!

The 19th century saw many groups cross the Atlantic Ocean to find a new home, sometimes by choice, often by necessity or force. This weekend, we focus on two of these groups: Irish immigrants, represented by the Killeens, and the British Home Children. The Killeens came from Ireland in the 1820s and had to build […]