Of our many exhibits, the general store is certainly one of the most detailed. The counter and display case was once used in H.C. Johnstone’s, a general store which previously stood beside the Museum’s building before its closure. On the shelves ...
Harness Racing
D MacIntyre2022-07-06T15:44:28-03:00Our exhibit on harness racing here on PEI includes many artifacts and is sure to stir great memories amongst our older visitors. Did you know ...
Mi’Kmaq Display
D MacIntyre2022-07-06T15:44:47-03:00Our Mi’Kmaq exhibit of spears and arrowheads were dug up in 1911 at St. Peter’s Bay...The quill basket was donated by the descendants of one of the first Scottish Settlers to PEI. We have many more items,,,
The One-Room School
D MacIntyre2022-07-06T15:44:55-03:00Our one room school house exhibit has been a favourite for years at the Museum. It is enjoyed by everyone who sees it.
Ice Boats
D MacIntyre2022-07-06T15:45:05-03:00The PEI to Nova Scotia ferry is a very familiar picture for residents and visitors alike, but have you ever wondered how people travelled ...
WWI – 2nd Seige Battery
D MacIntyre2022-07-06T15:45:15-03:00WWI - 2nd Siege Battery The 2nd Canadian Siege Battery was formed in June of 1915, largely through the efforts of Lt Colonel Arthur G Peake and other Prince Edward Island Militia Officers. It was determined that the battery would be a four gun unit equipped with six inch [...]