Call for Photographs and Memories of St. George's Church in Petty Harbour

Rear view of St. George's Church in Petty Harbour. October 2017. Photo by Terra Barrett. 

Do you have photographs, stories, or anything related to the history of St. George’s Church or School? Did you attend ACW garden parties or Fall sales, concerts or dances at St. George’s Hall? Were you or any of your family a member of the ACW (formerly the Church of England Women’s Association), the Society of United Fishermen (SUF), the Girl’s Friendly Society (GFS), the Church Lad’s Brigade (CLB) or the Select Vestry? Do you have any memories of the Church Wardens or the Church bell ringers?

The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in conjunction with members of St. George’s Church are hosting a photo sharing and oral history event on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 2 to 4 PM at St. George’s Church. Please come and share your stories and bring any photos or other items related to the church or school. The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is recording the history of St. George’s and is looking for the help of local community members to gather the information. Please come on November 12 between 2 and 4 PM and share your memories, photos and other moments.

If you are unable to attend on November 12 and have memories about St. George’s please contact Terra Barrett with the Heritage Foundation at 739-1892, extension 5 or toll free 1-888-739-1892 or by email terra@heritagefoundation.ca