Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 29, 2009
Investment Supports Presentation of
Carbonear Island History
The Carbonear Heritage Society has
received $19,000 through the Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP)
to develop an interpretive plan for a museum exhibit designed to
showcase the historical significance of Carbonear Island, located at the
mouth of Carbonear Harbour.
�Carbonear Island was used by area inhabitants as early as 1614 but is
perhaps best known as the site of seminal battles between the English
and the French, in 1697 and 1705, for control of this area of North
America,� said the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation. �The island also has a long history as a
seasonal fishing room and as a navigational light station. It is
anticipated that this interpretive plan will highlight the colourful
history of the island and lay the groundwork for the development of a
permanent exhibit.�
The Honourable Jerome Kennedy, MHA for Carbonear-Harbour Grace, is
pleased to see continued investment in the preservation and presentation
of the region�s heritage.
�Carbonear Island is already recognized, both provincially and
federally, as a site of historical significance,� said Minister Kennedy.
�With this investment, Carbonear will see the development of a new
attraction which will provide residents and visitors alike with the
opportunity to learn more about the rich history of the town and the
region as a whole.�
The 2009 CEDP program is providing a total of $2.8 million to the arts,
cultural and heritage sectors, with $1.3 million earmarked for
operational and project support to the heritage sector, and about $1.5
million for the professional arts sector.
CEDP projects are selected on the basis of economic impact, professional
involvement, project objectives, partnerships and interpretive content.
For more information on guidelines, visit
www.gov.tcr.nl.ca/tcr/services_programs/cedp/heritage/.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
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Jack Harrington
Executive Assistant to the Hon. Jerome Kennedy
District of Carbonear-Harbour Grace
709-729-3775
JackHarrington@gov.nl.ca |
2009 06 29
2:55 p.m.
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