Building Remembrance from Beaumont Hamel to Gallipoli


Date: Nov 3
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre

Shortly after the end of the First World War, the Government of Newfoundland, led by Lt. Col Thomas Nangle, applied to the Battle Exploits Committee to erect six national memorials near places where the Royal Newfoundland Regiment fought and died during the war. Newfoundland was granted all six locations. Four were erected in France, one in Belgium, the sixth was destined for Gallipoli, Turkey. It would take more than a century to complete what Nangle coined The Trail of the Caribou. Project Manager & Historian, Frank Gogos, will be here to share the evolution of the Trail of the Caribou from 1919 to 2021, and provide an insider look into completing the final memorial several generations later.

Limited seats available. To purchase your ticket, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. Please note: Free Wednesday night admission does not apply to this event.

Restrictions due to COVID 19 will be in place for everyone’s safety. Masks and proof of vaccination with ID required.

Events & Programs

9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Workshop

Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This is the perfect chance to get started or continue your family research. This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guides through practical online resources that you can use to trace your family tree.

This is an introductory workshop - all skill levels welcome!

Included in the workshop fee:

  • An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
  • A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee and a cookie or muffin from The Rooms Cafe)
  • Orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
  • A Family History Notebook
  • Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
  • A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions.

Cost is $75 (+ HST) 10% discount for Rooms Members. Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. To register, please contact Visitor Services at (709)757-8090. For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Joy Barfoot at joybarfoot@therooms.ca.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
TOTS

Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm!

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

With support from Tom and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.