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June 15, 2000
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
What�s new this summer at
the Provincial Historic Sites and Museums
Charles Furey, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, today announced
the seasonal opening of the Provincial Historic Sites (PHS), which will remain
open until October 6, 2000.
"We are very fortunate to live in a place with such a rich history, and
the various properties throughout the province which preserve the integrity of
our history are a vital part of our culture," said Minister Furey.
"These sites and museums help us to learn about and enjoy our culture as
well as educate the thousands of travellers that visit us annually. Several of
the existing Provincial Historic Sites and Museums have been enhanced and
refurbished, and there are several new features for this years operating season,
all of which are highlighted in our new Provincial Historic Sites and Museums
promotional brochures."
Some notable attractions at the Provincial Historic Sites for this operating
season include:
Later this summer, the public are welcome to experience a unique and
exciting event at the Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site and see
how a part of our heritage is restored, as the dome is removed and restored;
Everyone is encouraged to visit Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic
Site and see the refurbished gundeck or take part in the new living history
summer program carried out in partnership with the Signal Hill Tattoo;
See the latest addition to the Trinity waterfront, a recently constructed
building representing a traditional merchant premises which now houses the
new Rising Tide Theatre;
The Commissariat House Provincial Historic Site in St. John�s features
a new display in the Interpretation Centre and colourful additions to its
period garden;
Newman Wine Vaults Provincial Historic Site will be newly opened to the
public later this summer and will be operated by the Newfoundland Historic
Trust; and
A new Beothuk statue, a project of the Beothuk Institute, will be
unveiled at Boyd�s Cove Beothuk Interpretation Centre on July 8, 2000.
Some events scheduled at the Provincial Museums include:
Possessions: The Material World of Newfoundland Fishing Families,
a travelling exhibit of The Newfoundland Museum in St. John�s, will be on
display until January 14, 2001;
Newfoundland Bird Paintings: Roger Tory Peterson will be on
display at The Newfoundland Museum from July 27 through to October 29, 2000.
This exhibit will feature 33 original watercolour paintings from the book
entitled, Birds of Newfoundland, published by the Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador in 1951;
Southern Newfoundland Seamen�s Museum in Grand Bank displays the
largest outdoor mural in Atlantic Canada, as well as The Newfoundland Museum�s
travelling exhibit, Business of Makin� the Paper, which will be on
display until October 20, 2000
Newfoundland - A Place Called Home, a travelling exhibit by the
Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be on display
at the Mary March Regional Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor until October 20,
2000; and
The Loggers� Exhibit in Grand Falls-Windsor, which recreates life at an
early 20th-century logging camp, is open until September 16,
2000.
The following is a list of operating hours, admission rates and a contact
number for each of the Provincial Historic Sites and Museums:
Site |
Operating Hours |
Admission |
Contact |
Quidi Vidi Battery
Provincial Historic Site
|
June 12 - October 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
Closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Labour Day-Thanksgiving)
|
$2.50 - 13 years +
$5.00 - seasonal pass
|
(709) 729-2977 /6730 |
The Commissariat House Provincial Historic Site |
June 12 - October 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
Closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Labour Day-Thanksgiving)
|
$2.50 - 13 years +
$5.00 - seasonal pass
|
(709) 729-6730 |
The Lester-Garland Premises Provincial Historic Site, Trinity
Hiscock House Provincial Historic Site, Trinity
The Trinity Interpretation Centre, Trinity |
June 12 - October 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
Closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Labour Day-Thanksgiving)
|
$2.50 - 13 years +
$5.00 - seasonal pass
|
(709) 464-2042 |
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site, Bonavista |
June 12 - October 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
Closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Labour Day-Thanksgiving)
|
$2.50 - 13 years +
(included Mockbegger Plantation)
$5.00 - seasonal pass
|
(709) 468-7444 |
The Boyd�s Cove Beothuk Interpretation Centre,
Boyd�s Cove |
June 12 - October 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
Closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Labour Day-Thanksgiving)
|
$2.50 - 13 years +
$5.00 - seasonal pass
|
(709) 656-3114 |
The Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site, Bonavista |
June 12 - October 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
Closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Labour Day-Thanksgiving)
|
$2.50 - 13 years +
(includes Cape Bonavista Lighthouse)
$5.00 - seasonal pass
|
(709) 468-7300 /7444 |
Heart�s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site,
Heart�s Content |
June 12 - October 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)
Closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Labour Day-Thanksgiving)
|
$2.50 - 13 years +
$5.00 - seasonal pass
|
(709) 583-2160
|
The Loggers� Exhibit,
Grand Falls - Windsor
|
May 15 - September 30
9:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Monday - Sunday; effective June 28 - September 3)
Spring & Fall Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Monday - Sunday)
|
$2.50 - adults
$2.00 - seniors
$2.00 - post secondary
$5.00 - seasonal pass
free - under 18
(includes Mary March Regional Museum) |
(709) 292-4522 |
The Mary March Regional Museum, Grand Falls - Windsor |
April 21 - October 20
Summer Hours:
9:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Monday - Sunday; effective June 28 - September 3)
Spring & Fall Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Monday - Sunday)
|
$2.50 - adults
$2.00 - seniors
$2.00 - post secondary
$5.00 - seasonal pass
free - under 18
|
(709) 292-4522 |
The Newfoundland Museum,
St. John�s
|
Year round:
Tuesday - Sunday
Summer Hours:
9:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Monday - Friday)
Spring & Fall Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Tuesday - Friday)
9:30 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.
(Saturday)
12:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Sunday)
|
$3.00 - adults
$2.50 - seniors
$2.50 - post secondary
$10.00 - annual pass
free - under 18
|
(709) 729-2329 |
The Southern Newfoundland Seamen�s Museum, Grand Bank |
April 21 - October 20
Summer Hours:
9:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Monday - Sunday; effective June 28 - September 3)
Spring & Fall Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Monday - Sunday)
|
$2.50 - adults
$2.00 - seniors
$2.00 - post secondary
$5.00 - seasonal pass
free - under 18
|
(709) 832-1484 |
The Labrador Interpretation Centre, North West River |
Closed - Monday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Tuesday & Wednesday)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Thursday & Friday)
1:30 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
(Saturday & Sunday)
|
Call for rates |
(709 )497-8566 /896-3209 |
Media contact: Elizabeth Matthews, Communications, (709) 729-0928.
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