Keswick Ridge Historical Society

Keswick Ridge Historical Society KRHS is a non-profit group dedicated to preserving the history, stories, and artifacts of Keswick, NB The school building remained vacant for many years.

Our History

In the spring of 1999 a group of concerned citizens formed the Keswick Ridge Historical Society in an effort to preserve and revitalize the Keswick Ridge Superior School, a valuable community asset. Working closely with the Keswick Ridge Local Service District, it is The Society's intention to maintain Keswick Ridge Superior School for use as a community museum and Society headquarter

s. The Society will further explore other possible uses for the school building (such as a learning institution for traditional arts, or even a tea room) in an effort to make the Keswick Ridge Superior School an important and vital community center. Once under the stewardship of the Society, it required structural repairs and careful restoration. Through grants, auctions, and other fundraising activities, The Society has been able to make repairs and render the building as beautiful as it is now functional. Additionally, the Keswick Ridge Historical Society has taken possession of the McKeen Corner Store building and relocated it to a small lot alongside the school site. Also in need of significant repair, the Store has been a fixture in the community for many years. The Society intends to raise funds for restoration of the store and is currently considering suitable uses for it.

Some will recognize this photo of Kate Tomah and Harvey DuPlessis from almost a hundred years ago, illustrating part of...
06/23/2026

Some will recognize this photo of Kate Tomah and Harvey DuPlessis from almost a hundred years ago, illustrating part of our history with the indigenous community. Come out on ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—๐˜‚๐—น๐˜† ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿฎ๐—ฝ๐—บ (112 Rt. 616 - The Old Schoolhouse) to hear ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€ tell the largely untold story of the Wษ™lastษ™kokewiyik people, deprived of their traditional land at the head of tide, and forced to settle in Kingsclear. Her beautifully written and illustrated book ๐˜‰๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ซ๐˜ฌ (its Wษ™lastษ™kwey name) will be available, and if you'd like to come prepared, advance copies can be purchased at Goose Lane Editions, here: https://shorturl.at/J6tSy Light refreshments and what is sure to be a fascinating question period will follow Andrea's presentation. All are welcome - see you there!

Come out on Saturday May 30 for a fascinating tour of one of our oldest cemeteries - The Pioneer Cemetery at St. Paul's ...
05/13/2026

Come out on Saturday May 30 for a fascinating tour of one of our oldest cemeteries - The Pioneer Cemetery at St. Paul's in Zealand. Learn the techniques of identification and preservation of historic gravestones, and get to know the families who built our community! This free workshop is open to all interested community members, and families with children are most welcome. All materials will be provided. Registration is required, and space is limited. For details and to sign up, please visit: https://www.keswickridgehistoricalsociety.ca/cemetery-workshop

Come out Sunday afternoon to view five winning projects in the New Brunswick Heritage Fair from Keswick Ridge School. Th...
04/24/2026

Come out Sunday afternoon to view five winning projects in the New Brunswick Heritage Fair from Keswick Ridge School. The students will be on hand to give their presentations and answer questions. All are welcome! Sunday, April 26th 3PM at 112 Rt 616 (The Old School house).

The final presentation in our 2026 History Speaks! series features Gillian Holden, with another fascinating installment ...
04/24/2026

The final presentation in our 2026 History Speaks! series features Gillian Holden, with another fascinating installment of "Letters From Scotch Settlement," this time focusing on correspondence with the Clark family in Ontario during the pivotal period between 1859 and 1874. See you at the Old Schoolhouse at 2:00pm!

Looking for summer employment? Interested in getting hands-on experience with history? The Historical Society offers an ...
04/23/2026

Looking for summer employment? Interested in getting hands-on experience with history? The Historical Society offers an opportunity to learn everything from genealogical research and preservation techniques, to photographing and cataloguing artifacts and exhibit design. Contact [email protected] with a cover letter and resume by May 8, 2026.

This Sunday, April 19th is the second free talk in our 2026 History Speaks! series, and our own Evelyn Fidler will be pr...
04/16/2026

This Sunday, April 19th is the second free talk in our 2026 History Speaks! series, and our own Evelyn Fidler will be presenting samples from Kings Landing's amazing collection of 19th Century indigenous baskets, containers and needlework. See you at the Old Schoolhouse at 2:00pm! As always, if you can't make it in person, there is a link to the livestream on our website (as well as recordings of past talks, including last week's "Rebels On The River") at: https://www.keswickridgehistoricalsociety.ca/history-speaks

A reminder that the first of our 2026 History Speaks! lectures will be held this Sunday, April 12th, at the The Old Scho...
04/11/2026

A reminder that the first of our 2026 History Speaks! lectures will be held this Sunday, April 12th, at the The Old Schoolhouse (112 Route 616) at 2:00pm. First up? "Rebels On The River" with Dr, Gary Campbell. All are welcome! And if you can't make it in person, join us live online at: https://www.keswickridgehistoricalsociety.ca/history-speaks

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112 Route 616
Keswick, NB
E6L1R8

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