Albert County 175

This poster was printed for outdoor use at the start of Bennett’s reelection campaign in 1935. However, since by that time, Bennett had become a rather unpopular figure, the Conservative party did not want to connect their campaign to Bennett by having his name emblazoned on the posters. They instead opted to use the party’s name, and the posters were pulled from buildings and windows.

Do you know what this is was for? Throughout 2021, we will have a special mystery Artefact of the Week each month. These are artefacts in our collection with more unusual, outdated, or hard-to-guess purposes. See if you can guess what the item is before it’s revealed! https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//mystery-artefact-octob

Surrounding this vintage British Boer War tin are some of the major figures and heroes involved in the Boer War from 1899-1902: Major General Baden Powell, Lord Kitchener, General Redvers Henry Buller, Lord Roberts, and Sir John French.

This Bill of Sale for a Schooner called ‘Hopewell’. The ship was built at the Condon ship yard in Hopewell Cape in May 1868, and was one of four known ships built in the area called ‘Hopewell’. It was sold by Samuel James Calhoun to a Jonathan Robinson of Harvey for more than $400 (approximately $7500 today). https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//artefact-of-the-week-39

In the 18th and 19th century, many homeowners grew their own apple trees, and families processed these apples into a variety of products. Peeling, coring, and slicing enough apples for winter was difficult and time consuming, however, so soon many different inventions began to appear to aid in this work. https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//artefact-of-the-week-38

This poster was used to advertise the Steeves Family Gathering in 1867, the first ever of such a gathering for the family. Now numbering upwards of 300,000 descendants worldwide, the family name originated in Hillsborough as the Stief family from Germany. https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//artefact-of-the-week-37

This small slate, originally owned by Mrs. Ella Nelson, would have been used by school children in the early 20th century. The advantage of slates over paper was that slates could be wiped clean and used again, saving money on paper. https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//artefact-of-the-week-36

It’s covered Bridge Week at the AC175 Photo-A-Day! This is the John Hopper Covered Bridge over the Little River. This photo was taken July 1, 1960 by Florence K. Daly...Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - October 27, 2020 https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//albert-county-175-phot

It’s covered Bridge Week at the AC175 Photo-A-Day! This is another view of the Parkindale Covered Bridge over Prosser Brook This photo was taken August 5, 1956 by Florence K. Daly...Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - October 26, 2020 https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//albert-county-175-phot

It’s covered Bridge Week at the AC175 Photo-A-Day! This photo was taken August 5, 1956 and shows the Parkindale Covered Bridge over Prosser Brook This photo was taken by Florence K. Daly...Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - October 25, 2020 https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//albert-county-175-phot

It’s covered Bridge Week at the AC175 Photo-A-Day! This photo was taken August 24, 1957 and shows the Mapleton Covered Bridge over the Pollett River. This photo was taken by Florence K. Daly..Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - October 24, 2020 https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//albert-county-175-phot

It’s covered Bridge Week at the AC175 Photo-A-Day! This photo was taken August 24, 1958 and shows the Riverview Covered Bridge over the Pollett River. This photo was taken by Florence K. Daly. .Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - October 23, 2020 https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//albert-county-175-phot

It’s covered Bridge Week at the AC175 Photo-A-Day! This photo dates from 1958 and is shows the Goshen Covered Bridge, Kennebecasis River, Turtle Creek. This photo was taken by Florence K. Daly. .Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - October 22, 2020 https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//albert-county-175-phot

It’s covered Bridge Week at the AC175 Photo-A-Day! This photo dates from 1958 and is shows the Peter Jonah Covered Bridge, Kennebecasis River, Turtle Creek. This photo was taken by Florence K. Daly.Albert County 175 - Photo A Day 2020 - October 21, 2020 https://www.albertcountymuseum.com//albert-county-175-phot