John Fisher Memorial Museum

We are proud to finally announce, our brand new website! This website has been in the making for the past few months, and it is finally ready for you to see! We hope you like it! https://www.kingstonnb.ca/

*SAINT JOHN RIVER DAY UPDATE* We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Saint John River Day event next Wednesday, June 24th. At 12:00PM the bell will be rung at St. James Church, and we ask that you park on the side of the road by St. James Church at this time. Following the ringing of the bell, we will be holding a tailgate picnic at 3155 Route 845, nextdoor to YIP Cider. We will also be having stories of the Saint John River. We ask that you please bring your ow...n lunch. For this event we will be following the Peninsula Heritage Inc. COVID-19 policy. Physical distancing will be followed for those not in a bubble, and when this is not possible masks will be required. For more information on Peninsula Heritage’s COVID-19 policy, and to RSVP and save your spot, please call us at (506) 763-2101 or e-mail us at [email protected]. This will be a perfect time to renew your membership for the 2020 year if you haven’t already done so See more

*UPDATED* JOB OPPORTUNITY Researcher needed to update and digitize built heritage data. Link with other museum holdings. Develop digital and physical exhibits. Computer and photography skills required.... Please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Huge thanks to Glen Baxter for coordinating the restoration of access to the Moss Glen Trail. There is a new bridge a bit down the brook expertly installed by the bridge crew (Left to Right: Herman Ellis, Glen Baxter, John Siemens, Mariner Palmer) We would also like to thank the landowner, Steven Walton for access, JDI and Kelly Honeyman for the materials, Nick Cameron from the Fundy Regional Service Commission for trail advice and the bridge design, and finally the visiting Hunter sisters and Gregg Badger for trail clearing.

Student Summer Employment Peninsula Heritage will have jobs for students interested in museum collections management, the care of heritage properties and the use of virtual technology to achieve association objectives. Specific work schedules, duties and locations will be developed based on Government of New Brunswick public health measures guidance. Two positions are currently listed on the Young Canada Works web site and require application through that portal. Other positi...ons that will be available include outside gardening and maintenance. Please forward an application to [email protected] if you are interested in other positions.

The March 21 presentation , The Life of Abraham Walker is cancelled. Although we are not aware of any presumptive or confirmed cases in our area our collective health and safety is the priority. Therefore, Peninsula Heritage Inc. events and meetings are cancelled until further notice. In keeping with the direction from the Federal Government today, everyone is encouraged to stay home as much as possible. This will help protect your health and that of those around you. Please... use the email [email protected] if you would like to reach John Fisher Museum or 1810 Carter House. 977-3368

November 5th at 7:00pm - A Celebration of the 230th Anniversary of Trinity Church

ATTENTION: Due to the recent passing of Gladys Titus and Lev Bradley, the summer gallery closing, planned for tomorrow (Thursday, October 17th) will be cancelled indefinitely. The gallery will still remain available to be viewed on Wednesday mornings, or by appointment by calling the museum or messaging our Facebook page, until October 30th.

A reminder that tonight is our brainstorming session for the MCS virtual museum exhibit project, exploring the 6 generations of MCS students. Join us at the John Fisher Memorial Museum in the basement of the school at 7:15 to be a part of this great experience!