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News before 1996 is not available online.
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, in partnership with Canadian Heritage and the City of Charlottetown, is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Prince Edward Island 150 th Anniversary Exhibit. This extraordinary exhibition will showcase the rich history...
A new pilot program supports projects or initiatives that directly contribute to making Prince Edward Island a more inclusive province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program will fund a wide range of small and large projects to improve...
You never know what you can learn until you go digging. Literally. “Archaeology isn’t about what you find. It’s about what you find out,” says Matthew McRae, Executive Director of PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation (PEIMHF). This week, PEIMHF will officially launch its exhibit...
A new project was launched today by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation to capture, share and preserve stories of Islanders. Island Digital Voices highlights stories of interesting, notable, and intriguing Islanders. The goals of the project are to encourage Islanders to...
Island residents and visitors are invited to participate in a survey to help develop a strategic plan for the provincial museums system. The strategic plan will provide direction on the seven provincial museums, inform future investments in the system and strengthen the heritage...
Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards. The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island. The deadline for nominations is November...
A new executive director has been hired for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, an organization that helps to inform people about the Island’s rich history and culture. Dr. Matthew McRae replaces Dr. David L. Keenlyside, who retired after serving as executive director of the...
Government is exploring preservation options for the historic Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Georgetown due to its significance to the early history of the town and the province. “Built in 1842, the church is an excellent example of its style of architecture, its age and its...
Yesterday students from across Prince Edward Island presented projects about their community, history, and culture at the Provincial Heritage Fair. More than 170 students in grades 5 through 9 – from 27 schools – participated in this year’s fair, May 3 at the Confederation Centre...
Artist Rilla Marshall says having her work selected for the Art Bank means a lot to her because it will be part of a collection that represents Prince Edward Island. Marshall’s work was one of 12 pieces selected for purchase by a peer-review jury out of 59 submissions. The Art...