St. Peter's Anglican Church in Fredericton was constructed in 1837 and opened for worship around Christmas time in 1838. The church is the oldest church building, of any denomination, in the Fredericton area…
On Oct. 8,1783, the first settlers arrived at Fredericton. They were of Dutch origin and try as they may, their efforts to build some shelters were not enough to help…
Elm Hill was established by black Loyalists from Virginia in 1806, as one of Canada's earliest black communities. It is located on the St. John River between Saint John and…
On the 28th June 2006 the Loyalist Burial Ground St. Stephen was designated a Local Historic Place for being the final resting place of many Loyalists and for being one of…
Saint-Basile Cemetery is designated a Local Historic Place for being the oldest final resting place in Madawaska County. It is also recognized for the pioneers who are buried there and…
During the British occupation of the Chesapeake Bay area in the War of 1812, the British military offered freedom to any slave who fled his American master. Over 400 Black…
Forest Hill Cemetery, located on the south side of Forest Hill Road, is situated upon a hillside a short distance from the downtown Fredericton area. During the 1870’s, concern about…
