Craft a Forget-Me-Not & learn the history behind the iconic symbol of remembrance!
With the current global pandemic, this Memorial Day will look a little different than what many are used to. Due to COVID-19 we are unable to open our museum to the public. Here at the RNR Museum, we have always taken pride in our ability to teach our community about the long and rich history […]
Crafting Remembrance
Great activity for of all ages! Join Paige on Thursday November 7, 6 pm – 9 pm in crafting Poppies and Forget-Me-Nots during Veterans’ Week at the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum. We supply all the material and you can take your creations home. As always, our Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted. Walk-ins welcome but […]
Thousands attend Peace Parade in St. John’s 100 years ago today
Exactly one hundred years ago today thousands of St. John’s citizens turned out to celebrate the end of the most horrific war that they had ever known. On August 5, 1919, during the second day of Peace Celebrations for the end of the war held in St. John’s and other communities culminated in a […]
Part II: Memorial Service at the Pleasantville Cairn, Regimental Birthday Weekend
Memorial Service at the Pleasantville Cairn, Regimental Birthday Weekend
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment celebrated its 224 birthday this weekend with a memorial service at the Pleasantville cairn dedicated to fallen Newfoundlanders during the First and Second World Wars. In attendance were dignitaries representing the Republic of India, Republic of Turkey, Australia, Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”6″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ […]
Scenes from the RNFLDR Memorial High School Hockey Championship Game
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The Royal Newfoundland Regiment High School Hockey Tournament Opening Ceremony
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Passing of WWII and Korean Hero Honorary Lieutenant – Colonel Richard Alexander
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Regimental Advisory Council remember the outstanding service of Richard Alexander to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Honorary Lieutenant – Colonel Richard Alexander 2nd Battalion The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Alexander was born on 25 August 1925. He enlisted in the Newfoundland […]
Passing of Commander Kenneth H. Forbes-Robertson
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum wishes to extend its condolences to the family of the late Commander Kenneth H. Forbes-Robertson, Royal Navy (retired), who recently passed away at his home in the UK. Ken is the son of Colonel James Forbes-Robertson VC, DSO & Bar, MC, DL who served with the 1st Battalion of the […]
RNFLDR annual Anzac Parade
The 1st Battalion, Royal Newfoundland Regiment held its annual parade to commemorate the British and French armies landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, 1915. The annual parade took place on Saturday April 28 and coincided with the 223rd birthday celebrations of the Regiment whose birthday also falls on April 25. The Parade formed […]