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R.B. Bennett Commemorative Centre Project

R.B. Bennett
The establishment of the R.B. Bennett Commemorative Centre here at the Albert County Museum will be of significant historical and cultural value for not only all New Brunswickers, but for all Canadians.  It will add further economic and tourism value to this beautiful region.

Bennett Family HomeRichard Bedford Bennett was born here in Albert County.  He grew up here in Hopewell Cape before embarking on a lifelong journey that would see him as a School Teacher, Lawyer, Businessman, Politician, National Leader and Philanthropist. Young R.B. Bennett

The Right Honourable R.B. Bennett will always be remembered for being the Prime Minister of Canada during The Great Depression.  One of the goals in establishing this Commemorative Centre is to share with all Canadians some of the other things that Bennett should be remembered for.

R.B. BennettWhile Prime Minister of Canada R.B. Bennett signed the Statute of Westminster making Canadian Parliament fully independent in its decisions.  He passed the Relief Act, created the Canadian Wheat Board and created the Canadian Broadcasting Commission, the forerunner of today’s CBC.  But most importantly, Bennett created the Bank of Canada.  Not bad for the son of a shipbuilder from Albert County. 

Over the next three years, this project will transform the Shiretown of Hopewell Cape into a bustling centre for activity.  Refurbishment of seven of our buildings will help make this happen.  The many facets of R.B. Bennett’s life will be revealed through unique interpretation throughout the entire Albert County Museum Complex.  His stories will be woven into the very fabric that is the human and industrial history of Albert County.  This is a remarkable Museum with an extraordinary collection and as Curator I welcome this opportunity to add such an important story in Albert County’s history.

Donald Alward
Manager/Curator
Albert County Museum


The Albert County Historical Society Inc. is a Registered Canadian Charity.  Please contact us if you would like to make a financial contribution or to learn more about our charitable activities.




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