Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage Foundation

Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage Foundation We study, collect, preserve, interpret, and protect PEI's heritage, and human and natural history.

🎻 Take a trip (or several) down to Orwell Corner Historic Village for an evening of good old-fashioned ceilidhs this su...
06/18/2026

🎻 Take a trip (or several) down to Orwell Corner Historic Village for an evening of good old-fashioned ceilidhs this summer!

From 7-9pm, join us for an evening of entertainment featuring performances by local musicians, a 50/50 draw, AND a light lunch is provided!

đź“Ť7 Old Uigg Rd, Vernon Bridge, PE C0A 2E0

📆 Upcoming 2026 Dates:
June: 24
July: 8, 22
August: 5, 19
September: 2, 16

Meet friends new and old, support local heritage, support local music, and have a hoot and a holler with us!

Admission is by donation; tickets will be available at the door.

We are proud to announce the newest exhibition at Eptek Art & Culture Centre this summer and fall, "Women's Work: Doing ...
06/18/2026

We are proud to announce the newest exhibition at Eptek Art & Culture Centre this summer and fall, "Women's Work: Doing What Needs to be Done" - an interactive exhibition developed by the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation, showcasing how women have been contributing their labour and skills since the earliest days of human settlement.

Exhibition Info:

📆 July 2 - September 27
đź“Ť Eptek Art & Culture Centre, 130 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PEI
đź’µ Admission: $6.00

For more information, visit: https://www.peimuseum.ca/visit/eptek-art-culture-centre

Kindly sponsored, in part, by the PEI Advisory Council for the Status of Women, Callbeck’s Home Hardware, and Mission Thrift Store.

Don’t forget to cast your vote before July 1st at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQWP28M___________Finally, we’re excite...
06/17/2026

Don’t forget to cast your vote before July 1st at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQWP28M
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Finally, we’re excited to share our last student project participating in Canada’s History National Showcase – Darwin Ziolaberry’s project entitled “Eleanor Harvey and Fencing.”

Being a fencer herself, École François-Buote’s student Ziolaberry was moved to choose Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey as her student project: “She inspires me to work harder and follow my dreams," said Ziolaberry.

Eleanor Harvey made Canadian history by winning Canada’s first ever Olympic medal in fencing in Paris’ 2024 summer Olympics. In her student project, Ziolaberry provided a brief history of fencing, discussed the equipment and technology used in the sport, and gave an overview on the rules of engagement.

Ziolaberry drew upon her personal experience with the sport for her research, and will even get the chance this summer to meet Harvey!

To tune in to Ziolaberry’s conversation with CBC’s Nicola MacLeod, please visit their website. (Meta auto-deletes CBC links in our posts now, sorry!)

To view Ziolaberry’s project: visit her profile at https://www.canadashistory.ca/youth/heritage-fairs-en/heritage-fair-national-showcase/national-showcase-profiles/2026/darwin-z

We are SO SO proud of the students representing PEI at the National Showcase!

Let your child step back in time and experience the Orwell Corner Historic Village Kids's Summer Camps!Reserve your wee...
06/17/2026

Let your child step back in time and experience the Orwell Corner Historic Village Kids's Summer Camps!

Reserve your week(s) here: https://locarius.io/events/3583/orwell-corner-summer-camps-2026

From butter churning and ice cream making, to caring for farm animals and blacksmithing, campers will travel back to the 1900s and experience a whole new way of life! Fun, learning, and a little time travel - all packed into an unforgettable week. Join us for old-fashioned rope making, wagon rides through the village, hands-on farm activities, traditional crafts, games and more!

Camps are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, in July and August.
Suitable for ages 6-10.
Campers are responsible for bringing their own snacks and lunch. Please ensure packed food items are peanut-free.

For more information, call us at (902) 651-8515 / (902) 368-6600 or email [email protected]

Spend an afternoon in the time of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of PEI’s beloved Anne of Green Gables, in this unique imm...
06/16/2026

Spend an afternoon in the time of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of PEI’s beloved Anne of Green Gables, in this unique immersive experience at Orwell Corner Historic Village!

Our costumed guide will lead you through the village, connecting Orwell Corner’s authentic late-Victorian charms to Montgomery’s life and facilitating hands-on historic activities. Visit our adorable farm animals, learn to dance on the village green, enjoy some afternoon tea, and follow in Montgomery’s footsteps by taking a wagon ride along a route she travelled in 1910!

This program is intended for adult audiences, but children over seven (7) years of age are allowed with supervision. Groups are welcome. Costumes also welcome but not required! Cancellations are allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled event.

Event Info:
📆Select Dates in July (9 & 23) and August (6 & 20), 1:00 - 3:30PM
đź“ŤOrwell Corner Historic Village, 7 Old Uigg Rd., Vernon Bridge, PE

Scan QR code for tickets or click here: https://locarius.io/events/4223/in-the-time-of-maud

Groups with more than eight ( 8 ) people may reach out to program manager Caitlyn Paxson ([email protected]) to book private sessions on dates other than those listed above.

Learn more about Orwell Corner Historic Village here: https://www.peimuseum.ca/visit/orwell-corner-historic-village

Since you can’t fit a lighthouse in your luggage to take home with you, why not have the next best thing? This one fits ...
06/15/2026

Since you can’t fit a lighthouse in your luggage to take home with you, why not have the next best thing? This one fits in the palm of your hand!

This lovely souvenir is available at the Le Musée acadien de l'Î.-P.-É./Acadian Museum of P.E.I. - it is a reproduction of the Cape Egmont Lighthouse located in the Evangeline Region. You can get it as an ornament for $8.00, and as a night light for $25.00!

While you’re there, be sure to learn more about over 300 years’ worth of Acadian history and culture within the museum itself; a win-win situation!

Acadian Museum of PEI's is open in June from Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm.

More information here: https://www.peimuseum.ca/visit/musee-acadien-de-li-p-e-acadian-museum-of-pei

Continuing our featured posts on PEI heritage fair projects, we’re excited to introduce you to Ben Docherty!Hailing from...
06/14/2026

Continuing our featured posts on PEI heritage fair projects, we’re excited to introduce you to Ben Docherty!

Hailing from Belfast Consolidated School, Ben titled his project “Air Canada Flight 143 (The Gimli Glider). Docherty’s project focused on the successful emergency landing that Flight 143 made in Gimli, Manitoba in 1983.

With a passion for aviation history, Docherty’s research was driven by his curiosity to understand why the incident occurred in the first place. His research revealed that Canada had recently switch from imperial to metric and a fueling miscalculation occurred.

“This event is really a silver lining moment in aviation. Had this not happened, many other events that could have been way worse, was prevented by this incident.”

Docherty also had a particularly unique primary source: he managed to get a hold of a retired RCMP officer and eye witness, Bob Munro. To learn more about Docherty’s experience with his research, visit his project profile at https://www.canadashistory.ca/youth/heritage-fairs-en/heritage-fair-national-showcase/national-showcase-profiles/2026/benjamin-d

And to tune into his interview with CBC podcaster Nicola MacLeod, check out the comments below for a link!

Don’t forget to cast your vote before July 1st for your favourite project at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQWP28M!

Get ready to go back in time this summer season at Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House, open now!đź“ŤVisit us at 360...
06/13/2026

Get ready to go back in time this summer season at Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House, open now!

đź“ŤVisit us at 360 Green Park Road, Tyne Valley, PEI!

Experience the shipbuilding industry of Prince Edward Island in the 1860s and then visit the Historic Yeo House: a beautifully restored Victorian Home, with a haunted history to explore.

Check out our historic blacksmith's forge, view the old schoolhouse, and stroll along the beautiful gardens and having a picnic to end the day! 🌞

Endless possibilities condensed into a fun-filled day of education, creativity, and breathtaking sceneries. 🌸

Operating Hours (June 2026): Open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

More information here: https://www.peimuseum.ca/visit/green-park-shipbuilding-museum-and-yeo-house

Run day is here! Good luck to all participants of the East Point Lighthouse Run/Relay in support of the CF Society! Our ...
06/13/2026

Run day is here! Good luck to all participants of the East Point Lighthouse Run/Relay in support of the CF Society! Our staff are cheering you on from across PEI today.

Read about the run/relay here: https://www.peilighthouserun.com/

Basin Head Fisheries Museum AND Elmira Railway Station Museum will be OPEN on race day (today) for all to enjoy!

Take a load off after the relay and ride Elmira Railway Museum’s trackless train, speeder, or trolley. Don’t miss your chance to view one of Atlantic Canada’s largest model train collections while you’re there.

Then join us at Basin Head Fisheries Museum to explore the fascinating story of the Island’s historic fishery and cannery before you take a dip at the beach!

For more information visit https://www.peimuseum.ca/

Basin Head Fisheries Museum Elmira Railway Station


🕰️ It's Collection Facility Feature time!"Catherine Clemintine Carruthers Lewis, better known as Katie, was born in 1874...
06/12/2026

🕰️ It's Collection Facility Feature time!

"Catherine Clemintine Carruthers Lewis, better known as Katie, was born in 1874 in Cardigan, PEI. When her mother died in 1884, Katie was sent to the Notre Dame Academy in Charlottetown for her education. Katie became well known for her culinary delights after she married William M. Flynn, a CNR Station Agent. In 1930 Katie became involved with the St. Elizabeth’s Aid Society of St. Vincent’s Orphanage. At this time, the idea for a fundraising cookbook was raised to help pay for the Orphanage's new boiler.

The cookbook was originally printed by the Irwin Printing Company in Charlottetown and 1,000 copies were made. The cookbook was a success and raised $1,000 for the charity. When the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation reprinted "Mrs. Flynn’s Cookbook" in 1981, Catherine Hennessey noted the impact this book had on the Island's 20th century households. For many this was an introduction to recipes such as Mock Duck, Pineapple Stuffed Baked Tomatoes, and Sultana Cake!"

Images: "Mrs. Flynn's Cookbook" HF.2023.47.4.0002 & HF.2023.47.4.0008, Provincial Collection

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