Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley was a strong supporter of both Confederation and the construction of the Intercolonial Railway. He is believed to have suggested the name “Dominion of Canada” for…
Caleb Jones
Caleb Jones was a slave owner and office holder. Born in 1743, probably in Maryland. He married Elizabeth in Saint Marys parish. At the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War Caleb…
Gregory Terlecki
Gregory Terlecki is an award winning screenwriter, as well as artist, actor, photographer, and book publisher of his beloved native birthplace – River de Chute. Gregory Terlecki’s ancestors were United…
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…
Doak Historic Site
The Doak Historic Site, also known as the Doak House, is a Provincial Heritage Site located in Doaktown. The farm was purchased in the early 1820s by Robert “Squire” Doak…
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…
Village of Doaktown
The documented history of Doaktown‘s settlement can be traced back to United Empire Loyalist Ephraim Betts (born around 1730) and his companions, who arrived in the years following the American…
Fredericton
Fredericton‘s architectural heritage and unique character evolved alongside its designation and growth as the Provincial Capital of New Brunswick. The city’s landmark buildings are a direct result of its governmental,…