Her Majesty’s Penitentiary Museum & Archives
The location of the museum and archives is the HMP Administration Building located just outside the prison walls on Forest Road. Her Majesty’s Penitentiary Museum & Archives contains artifacts and documents dating back to 1838. The museum & archives is not open to the general public but if anyone is
Family History Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
The Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (FHSNL) is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 1984, incorporated in 1987, and in 2013 became a registered charity. The main objectives of the society are: • To help researchers locate and access genealogical information.• To foster education and interest in
Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club
Crow’s Nest Military Artifacts Association The Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club (originally “The Crow’s Nest Seagoing Officers’ Club”) is a private club which has been in operation since Jan 27, 1942. Beginning as a club for seagoing officers during World War II, the Crow’s Nest is rich in history; the club
Centre for Newfoundland Studies
Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador The Centre for Newfoundland Studies (CNS) was founded in 1965 by the Memorial University Libraries with the mandate to collect all published materials relating to Newfoundland and Labrador; to offer library services such as a reading room, reference service and
Blackhead One Room School & Church Museum
Located in Blackhead village, near Cape Spear, is this beautifully restored one room school and church, originally constructed in 1879. The building is a Provincially Designated Heritage Structure.
Bell Island Number 2 Mine Tour & Museum
Bell Island Heritage Society Inc. The Bell Island Heritage Society is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of our rich cultural heritage. At the Bell Island Community Museum & #2 Mine Tour you’ll be greeted by local tour guides who will share our history and tell you amazing stories about
Admiralty House Museum & Archives
Admiralty House Museum & Archive Inc. Admiralty House Communications Museum is a non-profit community organization that preserves and promotes the history of the H.M. Wireless Station, the First World War, the evolution of communication technology, the disaster of the S.S. Florizel, and the history of Mount Pearl. Admiralty House strives
A.C. Hunter Public Library, NL Collection
Provincial Public Libraries Overview The NL Collection includes circulating and non-circulating materials by local creators and with NL content located in NLPL branches throughout the province. The largest collections are held at the Provincial Resource Library in St. John’s. This legacy collection includes books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, pamphlets and print
Trout River Interpretation Centre
Trout River Heritage Committee The Trout River Interpretation Centre is an interactive museum which has events such as Wave Over Wave and Passing The Time for tourists to come and enjoy during the summer season. You will find antiques, artifacts and memorabilia displayed that has been collected from museum curators
Stanley Ford Property and Out Buildings
Jackson’s Arm Heritage Society The Stanley Ford Home is a 20th century vernacular, white painted wooden dwelling with a low hip roof. It was constructed in 1947, upon Ford’s return to Jackson’s Arm after serving in the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit during World War II. It has wood windows, doors