A Few of Our Present Exhibits
WW1 - 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 Howitzers. It was to have strength of two hundred twenty Officers and men.
On May 31, 1916 the main body of the Battery crossed the English Channel landing in Le Havre, France on June 1, 1916. They became part of the 2nd Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery which was part of the First Canadian Divisional Artillery. The Battery was made up of 7 Officers and 189 other ranks and six 6” Howsers.
Re-designated 2nd Canadian Siege Battery CEF on 29 January 1916.
On May 31, 1916 the main body of the Battery crossed the English Channel landing in Le Havre, France on June 1, 1916. They became part of the 2nd Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery which was part of the First Canadian Divisional Artillery. The Battery was made up of 7 Officers and 189 other ranks and six 6” Howsers.
Re-designated 2nd Canadian Siege Battery CEF on 29 January 1916.
Before the Ferry there were Ice Boats
The PEI to Nova Scotia ferry is a very familiar picture for residents and visitors alike, but have you ever wondered how people traveled to PEI before the ferry service or the Confederation Bridge? Especially in the winter? That’s where ice boats come into play and we have a wonderful history on these incredible durable boats, used as a means of travel to Prince Edward Island pre 1941
One Room School Display
Our one room school house exhibit has been a favorite for years at the Museum. It is enjoyed by everyone who sees it. Children love sitting at the desks and pretending they're in class.
Third Floor Apartment Display
When the building was built in 1888 there was an apartment on the third floor. After fifty plus years of being used as a storage room for our many artifacts we have now turned it back into what looks like an apartment. Two rooms filled with amazing artifacts gives you a real sense of how life would have been living there. One of our treasured donations is a five piece bedroom set that was a wedding gift in 1881. The View of the Montague River is amazing from those top windows.
