"Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge" by Pam Hall has been selected for the 2018 Heritage and History Book Award. This ambitious publication chronicles the province’s unique heritage through the knowledge of tradition-bearers and local-residents, and presents it in a highly visual and artistic format.
Read More4th year Political Science student Jacob Elyk has been named the 2018 recipient of the Dr. Paul O'Neill Scholarship. Awarded biannually, the $1000 scholarship recognizes an exempliary Bachelor of Arts student at Memorial University who persues education in some aspect of Newfoundland studies.
Read MoreSeven Manning Awards for Excellence were presented for outstanding projects that present and engage the public in the province's heritage. The award ceremony was held March 7th, 2018 at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, and was followed by a reception at Government House.
Read MoreThe HSA's Heritage and History Book Award recognizes outstanding works of non-fiction that enrich the knowledge of the general public of the heritage and history of our province. The year's shortlisted works present an eclectic range of topics.
Read MoreThe HSA is seeking nominations for exceptional projects that have presented our province's unique history and heritage, and also for individuals who have made great personal contributions to the presentation of Newfoundland and Labrador's heritage.
Read MoreTaking place August 18th, 19th & 20th, the Port au Choix Gourmet Festival is a joint project of the Historic Sites Association and Parks Canada which will celebrate the French history of Port au Choix and allow participants to experience authentic Basque cuisine.
Read MoreThe HSA is proud to announce the student winners of the annual Design and Story Contest. View these beautiful interpretations of "Keeping our Stories Alive: Celebrating 20 Years of Heritage Fairs in NL"
Read MoreAugust 12th to 14th, 2016. Parks Canada and the HSA are presenting three days of special interactive activities at Signal Hill. Explore the living history of the First World War through hands on activities, exciting demonstrations and special performances.
Read MoreCole Deering and Claire Donnan have been selected from our 19 Ambassador Award delegates to participate in the Royal greeting line after the official 100th Anniversary Ceremony in Beaumont Hamel.
Read MoreThe 100th Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel will see 19 Heritage Fair students traveling to Europe to pay tribute to the First World War soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Students will be traveling June 27th to July 4th, 2016.
Read MoreGain new appreciation for Newfoundland and Labrador's unique history and heritage by viewing it through the eyes of our youth. Visit the Regional Heritage Fair happening in your area!
Read MoreSix awards were presented to groups for their oustanding presentation of the province's heritage. The award ceremony was held at the Sheraton Hotel, followed by a reception at Government House.
Read MoreThe Manning Awards for Excellence in the Public Presentation of Historic Places have been presented to six deserving heritage groups, and individuals for their work.
Read MorePresented to a deserving undergraduate student at Memorial University who displays academic excellence and peruses study on the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Read MoreThe HSA is proud to announce the student winners of the annual Design and Story Contest. View these beautiful interpretations of "Service and Sacrifice: Shaping Our Culture."
Read MoreThe recipient of this year's award is Elsa Flack for her work with the Cabot Quilters Guild WWI Commemorative Quilt Project
Read MoreThe HSA is currently accepting nominations for exceptional individuals, groups and projects for the Manning Awards for Excellence in the Public Presentation of Historic Places.
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