Historic Ferryland Museum

Ferryland Historical Society Built in 1916, to serve as The Bank Of Montreal, the building was soon converted to a Courthouse and residence for the Newfoundland Constabulary. In the early 1950s, the building was converted to a Doctors clinic and residence and served in this capacity until 1969. In 1973, the Government

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Holyrood Heritage Society Museum, Art Gallery and Gift Shop

Holyrood Heritage Society Inc. The Holyrood Heritage Society Inc. came into being in 2003 as an initiative of the Holyrood Town Council, and received its Certificate of Incorporation 50166 on August 25, 2004. The Holyrood Heritage Society’s By-Laws and mandate clearly identify how they operate as a non-profit charitable corporation:

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Home from The Sea – John C. Crosbie Sealers Interpretation Centre

Home from the Sea Foundation The Home from The Sea – John C. Crosbie Sealers Interpretation Centre provides visitors with multiple opportunities to learn about and reflect on the history of sealing and sealers, their stories of family and community are vividly brought to life through various artifacts, art and

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Isles Wooden Boat Building Museum

Isles Wooden Boat Builders Museum & Workshop

Twillingate Historic Fishing Vessels Inc. Learn the trade of boat building in the heart of Twillingate, an outport fishing community in Central Newfoundland. Step back through time to see how wooden boats were constructed to take on the Atlantic Ocean. Then meet the local resident boat builder and take part

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Jack Ward Memorial Heritage Centre

Town of Leading Tickles This 2-story building is the oldest known standing structure in Notre Dame Bay. The lower level was a general store owned by Mr. Jack Ward while the upper level was the home of Mr. Ward and his family. Today, on the first floor you will find

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Jacob A. Crocker House

Trout River Heritage Committee Jacob A. Crocker House is a two-storey biscuit box style house built circa 1898 and is a representative example of an early twentieth century fisherman’s dwelling in this area and Western Newfoundland in general. The home was built by Jacob A. Crocker, Sr., grandson of George

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Janes House Museum

Glovertown Museum Association The Janes House Museum was opened in 2004 but was originally built by Ambrose and Sarah Janes in 1898. The House was donated by the Janes family several years ago for the purpose of housing a museum. It is one of the oldest structures in Glovertown and

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Johnson Geo Centre

Cut from the ancient rock of St. John’s iconic Signal Hill, the Johnson Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of our earth and beyond. Passionate about all things science, expect the unexpected as the staff dazzle you with experiments, tours, and hands-on fun. While here, be

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K’Taqmkuk Mi’Kmaw Historical Museum

St. George’s Indian Band Council Inc. The community of St. George’s is an area rich in Mi’kmaw history. Earliest occupation of the area is uncertain, however the area known as “Seal Rocks” which is now a part of the community of St. George’s, is well documented as being the largest

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Kent Cottage, at Landfall

Landfall Trust Inc. Kent Cottage is over 200 years old, and represents an excellent example of a period cottage in rural Newfoundland. It retains many of the original features. It is set in 11 acres of the natural environment. It was originally owned by the Pomeroy family, and was later

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