Sackville:
A Visual Snapshot

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Lifestyle

Panel J depicts images of lifestyle of various groups of inhabitants, the Mi'kmaq, the Acadians, and the Europeans.

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Laundry Tub

A small wooden laundry tub with a wash board was a common household item used for washing clothes.

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A Gray Store

Alexander Gray's store existed on Queens Road in 1860s.

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Sawmill

The Saw Mill was located near Morice's Pond (Silver Lake).

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Ice Fishing

Various groups of people have done ice fishing in New Brunswick rivers for a long time.

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Mi'kmaq Basket

Basket weaving has been a part of Mi’kmaq culture for centuries.

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Maple Syrup

The indigenous people used the sweet sap of maple trees long before the arrival of Europeans.

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Spinning Wheel

A spinning wheel was a common household item in the 1800s.

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Butter Churn

In the past most families made their own butter at home.

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Chignecto Marine Railway

The Chignecto Marine Railway project was embarked upon with the idea of cutting down travel time for ships.

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Intercolonial Railway

Intercoloniaal Railway operated from 1872 to 1918 connecting the Maritime provinces to Quebec and Ontario.

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Mi'kmaq Woman

The pointed hat communicated a message of the standing of a Mi'kmaq woman in the society.

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General Store

A general store served a very important purpose in the community.

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Lounsbury

Lounsbury company has served New Brunswickers since 1878.

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