Surviving the Great Saint John Fire of 1877

December 02


How would you have survived what was arguably the worst urban fire in 19th century North America? Join The Loyalist House and New Brunswick Historical Society as they journey through the burning streets of Saint John with author Mark Allan Greene.

There will be books to purchase at this event.

This is a free event, open to the public. Sponsored by the New Brunswick Historical Society.

For further information: contact them by email. 

CONTACT
The Loyalist House & New Brunswick Historical Society
Address
1 Market Square
Saint John Free Public Library
Saint John, NB
E2L 4Z6
WEB
EMAIL
theloyalisthouse@gmail.com

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The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized the significant and meaningful role of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati in this province and the country with the intent to establish a relationship of trust and friendship.

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