Bishop’s Falls Heritage Centre
Bishop’s Falls Heritage Society This Heritage Center is a project of the Bishop’s Falls Heritage Society and displays artifacts from the local history with emphasis on the railway, logging, sports, and community. There are railways artefacts, as well as those from the logging and forestry industries. The Museum also has
Bonavista Museum & Archives
The Town of Bonavista & The Bonavista Historical Society The Bonavista Museum, located at the Ryan Premises National Historic Site, showcases various aspects of local culture dating back to the late 19th century such as domestic life and entertainment, school, church, mercantile activity and occupations such as fishing, sealing, logging,
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
This Parish of St. John the Baptist was founded in 1699 in response to a petition drafted by the Anglican townsfolk of St. John’s and sent to the Bishop of London, the Rt. Rev’d Henry Compton. In this petition, the people also requested help in the rebuilding of their church, which
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
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy
Three pioneering Irish Sisters of Mercy, Sister Ursula (Clara Frayne of Dublin), Sister Francis (Mary Ann Creedon of Culowen, Cork) and Sister Rose Lynch, first came from Ireland in 1842 to establish the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in Newfoundland. The present stone building was opened in 1857. Since
Corner Brook Museum and Archives
The Corner Brook Museum and Archives officially opened on December 8, 1997. It is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the city, which was built in 1926 to house the post office, telegraph and customs office as well as the town’s court room. The museum exhibits the social,
Cupids Legacy Centre
Cupids Legacy Inc. Cupids is the site of Canada’s first English settlement—and that’s where the exhibits in our museum begin. Visitors are invited to follow our story through four centuries of evolving culture, struggle and achievement, told through multi-media, interactive and colourful displays—or through entertaining guided tours by knowledgeable staff.
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
Flatrock Museum & Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
The Flatrock Museum is located in the Town Hall building in Flatrock and was officially opened in August 1988. The museum houses artifacts and photographs of life in Flatrock in the days of our forefathers. There are artifacts of the fishing and farming industry, kitchen artifacts, artifacts from the old
Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Centre
Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society Inc. The Heritage Centre offers information about the early beginnings of the town that started with the formation of a paper mill. There are thousands of historical photos, documents and artifacts, as well as genealogical information. There are also books and art from local artists. Located