During the War of 1812, while the British controlled the Chesapeake Bay region, they promised freedom to any enslaved individual who fled from their American masters. Capitalizing on this, over…
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
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…
Loyalist Provincial Burial Ground
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
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…
Loyalist Burial Ground St. Stephen
On June 28, 2006, the Loyalist Burial Ground St. Stephen was designated a Local Historic Place for being a final resting place for numerous Loyalists and one of the area’s oldest…
Saint-Basile Cemetery
Saint-Basile Cemetery, designated a Local Historic Place, is the oldest burial ground in Madawaska County. It is recognized for the pioneers interred there and the regional sculpted works on display….
Forest Hill Cemetery
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…
Forest Hill Cemetery Field of Honour
The Forest Hill Cemetery Field of Honour was constructed in 1979 in memory of the veterans who have passed away and are buried in the field of honour. A Field…