The Provincial Historic Commemorations Program is a citizen-driven program that commemorates aspects of our history and culture that are of provincial significance. It recognizes, honours and interprets our cultural and historic treasures.
Exceptional People from the Past
Outstanding Historic Events
- Founding of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
- 1929 Tsunami
- The U-Boat Attacks on the Bell Island Ore Ships in 1942
- Resettlement Under the Smallwood Administration
- S.S. Newfoundland Sealing Disaster of 1914
- The Founding of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in 1795
- Establishment of Formal Schooling, Exemplified by the School in Bonavista, 1727
- Introduction of Moose to the Island of Newfoundland
- The Badger Riot
- The Establishment of Memorial University of Newfoundland
- The Establishment of American and Canadian Bases in Newfoundland and Labrador during the Second World War
- Early Sponsored Settlement in Newfoundland
- The Establishment of the Newfoundland Ranger Force
Tradition Bearers
