PDGPHS Honors Oldest PDG Resident

Happy  103rd Birthday to Aunt Effie Petten, a former resident of Hibb’s Cove, located on the Port de Grave Peninsula now residing at the Long Term Care, Carbonear Hospital, Carbonear, NL.

Aunt Effie was made an Honorary Member of the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society yesterday.  Members of the Society visited her along with Rev. Linda, Priest in charge, St. Luke’s Church.  She was presented with a certificate.73524512_1355301324639238_4828285368103075840_n73370674_1355301194639251_5509031521241006080_n72609205_1355301241305913_1274665432103518208_n72069904_1355301274639243_715354832105373696_n

Important Announcement

Please read the following statement from the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society Inc.

The Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society wishes to bring to the attention of the Public that just recently a visitor to the Green Point Light House site came across a bag of garbage  which had been thrown there deliberately.
The Society has carried out there own assessment by cleaning up the mess and while doing so examined the garbage bag contents where the name of a person and their telephone number was discovered on at least two different pieces of paper. This will entail further investigation.
The Society wishes to advise those responsible that careful observation of the area will be implemented shortly.  We request the assistance of the General Public to keep a close observation of the area and report any suspicious activity to either of the Directors.  In addition we want to thank the general public for your tremendous support and concern regarding this matter
Roland Andrews
President–Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society
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Tourism Master Plan Roundtable

Please join us on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, 9 am at St. Luke’s Hall, Port de Grave for a Roundtable meeting.  We will be laying out the Master Plan Overview that was conducted by Pat Curran and Associates Team.

We are inviting all residents of the Peninsula, non-residents and anyone who is interested in hearing about what the future holds for us.

Great things will be happening on the Peninsula, but we also need your help to make it happen.

We hope to see you there!

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Historical Event: Transfer of St. Mark’s Aug 21, 2018

An historic event took place this date, August 21, 2018 on the Port de Grave Peninsula.  Today the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society received the official transfer for the former St. Mark’s Church and Schoolhouse from the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador for the sum of $1.00.

Representing the Diocese was The Ven. Sam Rose who made the transfer to Dr. Adrian Lear on behalf of the Society.  A large crowd were in attendance including former members of the Society, Gerald Andrews, Edwin Hussey and former MHA and MP the Hon. John Efford.

The church will now be housing the Canadian Coast Guard Alumni treasures collected from different parts of Newfoundland and Labrador and has been in storage for the past twenty years.  The building will also be used for a number of events tba.

Immediately following the ceremony a delicious lunch was served in the now known Canon Richard’s Tearoom.

To view photos from the event please click on this link St. Mark’s Transfer

If you are on Facebook please like our page Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society   to see The Ven. Sam Rose transfer the property.

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Old School Days – NTV

Check out the link to Old School Days, brought to you by the NTV, featuring students from All Hallows Elementary School, North River, visiting the Fishermen’s Museum, Porter House and taking part in school at the old Hibb’s Hole School house!  Also, starring Olive Anstey the teacher, a visit from Rev. William Strong, Anglican minister, Mona Petten and Vern Petten.  Great job done by all!

Thanks NTV!             NTV – Old School Days