Returning for the 4th summer, the Puffin Passport Program rewards travelers for visiting multiple National Historic Sites and Heritage Shops in Newfoundland and Labrador. Collect six stamps as you visit our eleven participating locations.
Read More19 Heritage Fair students have earned a trip to Europe to pay tribute to the First World War soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Students will be departing June 28th for the trip of a lifetime!
Read More11 Heritage Fair students from across Newfoundland and Labrador have been chosen to compete in a National video contest. Watch their amazing videos and vote for our 2017 Young Citizens! The two NL winners will attend Canada's History Youth Forum in Ottawa.
Read MoreArtists are invited to submit pieces for our summer 2017 gallery exhibition. The show will be a cohesive exploration of the elements of Newfoundland and Labrador. Intent to enter deadline is June 9th, 2017
Read MoreFor the 20th year, the HSA is proud to present the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Fairs. Six regional fairs will be taking place over the months of April and May.
Read MoreThe HSA is proud to announce the student winners of the annual Design and Story Contest. View these beautiful interpretations of "Keeping our Stories Alive: Celebrating 20 Years of Heritage Fairs in NL"
Read MoreMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our customers, supporters and partners. Please check this blog post for holiday hours and closures for the Heritage Shops and Historic Sites Association's head office and warehouse.
Read MorePlease join Parks Canada and various community partners for the annual lighting of the Signal Hill Star, this Sunday, December 11th. This year the event supports the Canadian Mental Health Association and aims to "Shine a Light on Mental Health".
Read MoreThe HSA has recognized two works that exemplify excellence in the interpretation of the heritage and history of Newfoundland and Labrador. This year's categories were Fiction and Children/Young Adult Literature.
Read MoreThe Water Street Gallery is proud to be hosting the final collaborative exhibition of artists Cara Kansala and Max Dorey as The Grumpy Goat Gallery. Runs November 13th to December 24th, 2016.
Read MoreThe HSA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Young Citizens video contest. Sophia Sheppard of Clarenville and Evan Natsheh of St. John's will be the two students traveling to Ottawa in November as the NL representatives at Canada’s History National Youth Forum.
Read MoreAmature and professional photographers are invited to submit photos of iconic Newfoundland and Labrador settings and the province's National Historic Sites for inclusion in the Historic Sites Associaon's 2018 calendar.
Read MoreAugust 12th to 14th, 2016. Parks Canada and the HSA are presenting three days of special interactive activities at Signal Hill. Explore the living history of the First World War through hands on activities, exciting demonstrations and special performances.
Read MorePlease join us September 9th and 10th as guest speakers explore topics related to the first successful transatlantic cable and the community of Heart's Content. The conference is part of the extended celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the cable landing.
Read MoreAn exploration of the meaning of home, place, and history in Newfoundland and Labrador. Please join us for the opening reception Sunday, July 17th from Noon to 2pm at 309 Water Street (Second Floor), St. John's.
Read MoreStudents were chosen by Veteran Affairs Canada through applicants to the HSA's Ambassador Award Program. Congratulations to Sarah Mack, Lukus Oram, Rachel Moss and Emily Park!
Read More11 Heritage Fair students from across Newfoundland and Labrador have been chosen to compete in a National video contest. Watch their amazing videos and vote for our 2016 Young Citizens! The two NL winners will attend Canada's History Youth Forum in Ottawa.
Read MoreCole Deering and Claire Donnan have been selected from our 19 Ambassador Award delegates to participate in the Royal greeting line after the official 100th Anniversary Ceremony in Beaumont Hamel.
Read MoreThe 100th Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel will see 19 Heritage Fair students traveling to Europe to pay tribute to the First World War soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Students will be traveling June 27th to July 4th, 2016.
Read MoreArtists are invited to submit pieces for our summer 2016 gallery exhibition. The show will be a cohesive exploration of the sense of home, place, and roots in Newfoundland and Labrador. Intent to enter deadline is June 10th, 2016.
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