Monthly Archives: August 2010

Quilt of the Day!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

This fun quilt was given to Queens County Heritage in 1975 by Rilla Machum (1902-1989), Fredericton.  Miss Machum was the daughter of George Eber Machum (1 May 1865 -5 February 1947) and Alice Gertrude Hamilton (14 January 1867 – 22 … Continue reading →

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Quilt of the Day!

Posted on August 23, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

The quilt featured today is a bit of a mystery.  It came to Queens County Heritage after being purchased at the auction sale of the estate of Elinor Peters, Queenstown, in 1999.  The vibrant pink and yellow with the blue … Continue reading →

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Summer’s almost over!

Posted on August 19, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

Hey everyone in case you haven’t noticed summer is almost over and fall is just around the corner! The three museums of Queens County Heritage (The Tilley House, The Anthony Flower House and the Court House) are open every day 10-5 come … Continue reading →

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News from the Flower House!

Posted on August 13, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

Life at the Lakes was a huge success. All events were very well attended, including the new “Making of Anthony’s Art” exhibition which debuted last Saturday here at the Flower House. About 400 people visited the house over the weekend … Continue reading →

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Quilt of the Day!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

This child’s quilt was made by Mary A. Vanwart Gerow (13 January 1859 – 8 March 1931) for her son, George Stephen Gerow (October 1903 – 1 August 1957) in 1903.  Mary was the twin sister of Charlotte D. Vanwart … Continue reading →

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Mystery Man Identified!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

If you ever wondered why we work in a museum, here’s why:  you never know what you are going to find out next! Two years ago we purchased the oil on canvas painting at right at an auction in Gagetown.  … Continue reading →

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Anthony Flower and the Old Masters

Posted on August 6, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

As we know, Anthony Flower had a wide variety of interests when it came to his art.  One of the themes in the new exhibition, The Making of Anthony’s Art, which opens on Saturday, is his interest in copying the … Continue reading →

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Life at the Lakes 2010

Posted on August 3, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

Queens County Heritage and Washademoak Region Chamber of Commerce Announce “Life At The Lakes” Sponsored Event on Aug7&8 Coined “The treasure hunt with a twist” by local artists & business owners Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick – August7&8 2010 – The Village … Continue reading →

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