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...
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...
Nominations are open for the 2025 Heritage Awards to recognize individuals and groups who help preserve the heritage of PEI. “Each year, we recognize those who have made significant contributions to preserving and celebrating our Island's rich history. It is through their efforts...
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is a registered charitable corporation whose purpose is to study, collect, preserve, interpret, and protect the human and natural heritage of Prince Edward Island for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the people of the province. The...
Creating jobs for Islanders - When husband and wife team Ken Spears and Ashley Condon moved home to PEI and were looking for Island locations to establish their craft brewery Copper Bottom Brewing, Condon realized the best spot was her hometown of Montague. The small-town locale...
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 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...
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...