Arch’s Dream
Trinity Bay North Historical Society The museum is located in a 90 year old two room schoolhouse. One classroom is restored to its original purpose as a classroom from that era (1930’s-1940’s). The other classroom contains historical items, artifacts, literature, and photos donated by local folk and give a glimpse
Basilica Cathedral Museum
Basilica Heritage Foundation Inc. The Basilica-Cathedral of St John the Baptist is the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. The dream of Bishop Michael Fleming, it was built by Irish immigrants and the people of Newfoundland between 1838 and 1855, in the shape of a Latin
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.
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
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
Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop
Cow Head Conservation & Heritage Committee Inc. In Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop you will discover an intriguing collection of artifacts & stories, including 4000 year old tools used by Indigenous hunters, a 700 year old walrus skull and a 200 year old murder weapon, and
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
Former United Church Cultural Gallery
The Town of Fogo Island A devastating fire destroyed the first Fogo Methodist Mission’s church and much of Fogo Island in 1875. Within two years, Fogo’s small Methodist community of approximately 140 people rebuilt the church. Its austere appearance shows the modest temperament of the people who donated their efforts
Gateway to Labrador Visitor Centre
Labrador Straits Historical Development Corporation The Gateway to Labrador Visitor Centre is a restored early 20 th century Gothic Revival style church. The Gateway is a handsome building with white clapboard exterior, pointed arch windows, the hexagonal roofed bell tower, and a signature cinquefoil window. The interior of the Gateway
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