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About Us
The Woodmen's
Museum is buzzing with visitors and we can't wait to Welcome YOU!
On New Brunswick Day, Monday - August 2nd, Dianne
(Museum Volunteer) has crafted some wonderful authentic games for youth and those adults who still have their youthful heart...Don't
miss the Moose Hunt, Skunk Toss, Cootie Collecting, Hatchet Challenge and others.
The Rural Community of Upper Miramichi
will present NB Day Merit Awards and provide FREE cake for all.
Jonathan, Shannon, Emily, and Friends will provide musical
entertainment and a BBQ will be available!
Stop by for a Visit, Say "Hello",
or as they say on the Miramichi - "How's she Goin"..........
Bernice, Norma, Denna, Rachel, Jonathan,
Brady, and Paul
are waiting to meet you!
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In 1978 a group of eight people formed a committee to look into
the possibility of building a Woodmen's Museum to preserve our local lumbering history. They decided upon a 15 acre site
on Route# 8 at Boiestown, made this a Bicentennial Project and began putting their plans into action. The Museum became incorporated
and opened to the public in 1979.
In
1979 the Quonset Huts were moved here from Peaked Mountain (Renous Area) being donated by Boise Cascade Limited. Through our
student grant we remodeled the first Quonset Hut with the axe on the top to resemble a half log, due to the buildings unique
shape. The axe was made by Vernon Dunphy. At this time the building contained all the artifacts loaned or donated to the Museum.
The surrounding grounds were cleared and a small bridge built over the brook.
Machine sheds, etc. was constructed. In the fall of this year the main building which would contain the Gift
Shop, etc. was started under a large plastic dome. This was to be a winter project. Vernon Dunphy designed the plans for this
building.
In 1980 the second Quonset
Hut was assembled and a Peavey put on the top. The Peavey was also made by Vernon Dunphy. The replica of the Cookhouse-Bunkhouse-Dingle
and the Sawmill were built on site. The Trapper's Cabin (over 100 years old) was brought from 47 Lake (Rocky Brook Area)
and reconstructed on site. The man made pond was built this year.
In 1981 the Main Building was completed and an extra wing added. The replica of the Blacksmith Shop was built.
Some of the equipment came from the old Blacksmith in Boiestown with the majority of the equipment coming from J. H. Hood
and Son of Cross Creek. J. H. Hood and Son set up the contents of the building. The railroad, Trestle Bridge and Tunnel were
built and the Fire Tower was assembled. The Pond was stocked with Brook Trout from the Miramichi Salmon Conservation
Centre.
In 1982 the Whooper Train Ride began its rounds. In 1983 the
interior of the Forestry Hall of Fame was completed.
Tourists
whether from Canada or abroad, are looking for experience, which give them some insight into the true nature of the place
they are visiting. Museums help articulate a community's identity and reflect that identity ourselves and to the visitor.
The Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum is an education
experience and helps to portray our local history. The Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum is located on Route# 8 half
way between Fredericton and Miramichi City on the Miramichi River Route. Geographically centered in the province, we are only
a short drive from any major city in New Brunswick.
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