Pilley’s Island Heritage Museum
Pilley’s Island Heritage Society Inc. Pilley’s Island is a small town with a big history. The mining of pyrite began at Pilley’s Island in 1887. By 1899 Pilley’s Island could boast of having a courthouse for the area, six merchant establishments and a hotel serving not only the town’s population
Pleasantville Legion Museum
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 The museum focuses on telling the story attached to the artifacts and exhibits, especially to younger visitors.
Point Leamington Heritage Centre
Point Leamington Heritage Council The Point Leamington Heritage Centre operates as an arm of the Point Leamington Town Council. The centre consists of two buildings which were moved to its current location, from elsewhere, in the community. One of the buildings has historic significance. It was the home of Aunt
Pouch Cove Heritage Society
Founded in the spring of 2009 the Pouch Cove Heritage Society is a proud organization in the town that seeks to recognize the events that shaped who we are today and the buildings and sites that show us where we’ve been. Learn about the rescue of the sinking ship, the
Railway Coastal Museum
Newfoundland Railway Coastal Museum Foundation Inc. Located at 495 Water Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, the Railway Coastal is housed in the original refurbished Riverhead Train Station built in 1903. The museum is dedicated to interpreting the history of the Newfoundland railway system from its inception in the late 1880’s to
Railway Heritage Museum
Southwest Coast Historical Society Located in Port aux Basques, the Railway Heritage Museum reflects the voyages that began over 100 years ago and takes a walk back in time to recapture the importance of the railway, fishery and ferry service in Newfoundland’s history. Examples of Channel-Port aux Basques’ long and
Railway Society of Newfoundland Museum
Railway Society of Newfoundland The Railway Society of Newfoundland was created in 1987 when Baldwin Steam Locomotive #593, “Newfie Bullet”, was removed from Bowater’s Park to the Historic Train Site at Humbermouth, Newfoundland. The Railway Society of Newfoundland has accumulated the rolling stock, trackage, freight shed and site. Artifacts also
Random Passage Site and Tea Room
Cape Random Trust Inc. Constructed in 2000 for the filming of the international TV mini-series “Random Passage” the site today provides the opportunity to step back in time to learn about the obstacles and opportunities our forebears faced during early settlement. Enjoy a compelling, immersive and experiential journey into the
Road to Yesterday Museum & Christopher Pratt Art Gallery
Bay Roberts Heritage Society Inc. The Western Union Cable Station, now known as the Cable Building, was constructed in 1913, extended in 1927, and was in continuous operation as a repeater station until 1965. For a brief period it was used by the School Board and then abandoned for over
Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Grand Falls
Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Grand Falls The Diocese of Grand Falls, covering 19,200 square miles, comprises nearly half of the geographical territory of the island of Newfoundland, which covers 43,000 square miles. It consists of thirty parishes. Twenty-four parishes are along the extensive and rugged sea coastline, while six