Albert County Heritage

Albert County Historical Society Museum
Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick

“Albert County Heritage” takes you on a journey back in time to show you a glimpse of the history of picturesque Albert County, New Brunswick. Our story recounts the legends of the local First Nations, as well as the story of Pierre Thibodeau and the founding of the first Acadian settlements in the area. As you move through the story, you will learn about the expulsion of the French in 1755, and the subsequent arrival of German and Loyalist settlers. Don't forget to read about the pirates! You can also read about the Irish settlers, whose arrival in the early 1800s helped to fuel the economic boom in New Brunswick years later. This presentation equally tells the story of the major industries of the area, including lumbering, shipbuilding and mining. Don't forget to read about a very special mineral, "Albertite," unique to Albert County. As you read on, we will not only tell the history of the county, but spotlight the life and times of the people who lived there. Did you know that the only New Brunswick-born Prime Minister of Canada was from Albert County? Where possible, we have included original pictures to show you the faces and places mentioned in the stories. We hope that this will help the words you read come alive. If you ever have an opportunity to visit picturesque Albert County, please remember to visit the Albert County Museum, located near the famous Hopewell Rocks, and learn more about what you have read here. While at the museum, don't forget to visit the Court House and Jail to see the location where Tom Collins was held and tried three times for the murder of Mary Ann McAuley. Just remember not to accidently get locked up in one of the jail cells. If you have questions, comments or corrections about what you read, please contact us at albertcountymuseum@nb.aibn.com.