Projects and Activities
2007 schedule
The Board is delighted to present three public talks for Winter/Spring 2007. All are on Saturdays to enable greater access to these special speakers. All venues are wheelchair accessible.
February 17, 2007 Saturday 1-4pm Gibson Memorial United Church, Gibson St.
"Discover the Heritage of Fredericton North". Ted and Anita Jones will share some of their research on the history and heritage of Nashwaaksis, Devon, Barker's Point, and Marysville, from their forthcoming book on Fredericton North. Ted and Anita are highly respected for their years of meticulous and sustained research into the city’s history.
Presentation of the Trust's Awards for heritage advocacy and restoration/renovation work.
A display of heritage treasures by anyone who cares to contribute. Contact Liz Burge 455 3964
Refreshments. Easy parking. Free admission.
March 24, 2007 Saturday 2-4pm Unitarian Fellowship (874 York St)
(changed location as of Jan 30, 2007)
"Building for Success: Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, and City Building in the 21st Century". Juan Estepa holds two masters degrees (Landscape Architecture and History), plus other university qualifications in Urban Design, History, and Landscape Architectural Technology. He is the Manager of Heritage and Cultural Affairs at the City of Fredericton. He will focus on issues broadly linking urban design and heritage (not on City-related business).
Refreshments. Free admission. Parking OK.
April 14, 2007 Saturday 2-4pm Memorial Hall, UNB Campus
Dr Margaret Conrad will speak on "History and Heritage at the Crossroads: How New Brunswickers Consume Their Past." She will focus on "some of the developments in public history over the past two decades and ask some pertinent questions about where we fit into the larger picture". Dr Conrad is the Canada Research Chair in Atlantic Canada Studies at UNB –Fredericton, and an internationally known researcher and author. www.unbf.ca/arts/History/conrad_000.html .
Refreshments. Free admission. Parking OK.
posted by FHT News and Events editor at February 4, 2007 10:39 PM