COME HELP US CELEBRATE OUR GERMAN HERITAGE
June 3rd, 2017 is the 251st Anniversary of the arrival of the sloop “Lovey” on
the banks of the Panaccadie (Hall’s Creek), in what was soon to become
known as the Township of Monckton. On board were eleven families that
sailed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to settle along the muddy banks of
the Petitcodiac River.
Curious what happened next? Who were these families? What were their
names? From where did they originate? Who survived, who flourished
and who did not? Wonder about other cultures that predated the arrival of
the Lovey and what about the Empire Loyalists?
Come join us at the Moncton City Market on June 3rd to meet authors Les
Bowser and Dr. Philip Steeves to answer these questions and more.
After visiting the City Market why not treat yourself to a dinner theatre
performance at the Tide and Boar Restaurant, 700 Main St? Select your
dinner from the Tide and Boar’s extensive menu (main floor) and at no extra
charge enjoy a presentation of, The People of the Tides, (downstairs) in the
theatre of the restaurant. Playtime is 12:30 pm, which will provide time for
you to reach the re-enactment ceremonies at Settlers Landing at 2 pm. The
people of the Tides, is a Steeves House Museum production featuring, The
Between the Tides Players. There is no charge for the play. Ask restaurant
staff for directions to the downstairs theatre after ordering your lunch.
Finally, finish up your day by a visit to the Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum
for an exciting discovery about one of the German families that arrived in
1766.
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Please note that the performance at the Tide and Boar (700 Main Street)
has limited seating in the basement for 150 people, so please arrive early.
Settlers’ Landing can be found at the eastern boundary of the City of
Moncton, Main Street, near the pedestrian bridge to Dieppe and beside
Chateau Moncton, 100 Main Street.
Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum is located at 3143 Mountain Road.
Located just 2 minutes north of Magnetic Hill, take Exit 450 and follow the
signs!