PRINCE WILLIAM (GNB) – Celebrating history is what Kings Landing does best. This year, the historic village will celebrate its own history as it looks back on 40 years of recreating New Brunswick's past.

On Saturday, June 14, Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas will cut the ribbon to officially open the village for the season.

Kings Landing officially opened in 1974 after several years of work to create a village filled with historically-significant homes and buildings from the area. The buildings were all moved from their original locations due to the creation of the Mactaquac hydroelectric dam and its headpond. Once at the village, the buildings were restored to reflect different periods in the 19th century.
 
The village exists to preserve the history of New Brunswick and more specifically that of the St. John River Valley. It’s a place for residents and visitors to learn more about regional history and about the important part New Brunswick played in the creation of Canada.
 
This year’s season comes with a couple of changes.

“We are placing a renewed focus on first-person interpretation this year; meaning that visitors to the historic settlement will encounter many 19th century characters and personalities as they make their way through the site,” said Kevin Cormier, executive director at Kings Landing.

In addition, daily activities and programming have been increased significantly to ensure that all guests will have many opportunities to participate regardless of when they visit.

The 40th anniversary opening will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Visitor Reception Centre. The village will open for the season at 10 a.m. and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 14 to Oct. 13.

Kings Landing is located 20 minutes west of Fredericton at 5804 Route 102, Prince William; via Route 2, take Exit 253.

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●    Kings Landing Historical Settlement

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