PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation: Beaconsfield Historic House

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Beaconsfield Historic House

Built in 1877 for James and Edith Peake, Beaconsfield was one of Charlottetown’s most elegant homes. Featuring the finest in materials and craftsmanship, it was also equipped with all the latest conveniences of the day. The Peakes, unfortunately, were destined to enjoy Beaconsfield for a very short time - a time filled with triumphs and tragedies.

Henry Cundall, the second owner, moved into Beaconsfield in 1883 with his sisters Penelope and Millicent. After his death in 1916, the house was used as a young ladies’ residence, and later, the “Cundall Home” became a residence for student nurses.

Today, Beaconsfield Historic House stands as a fine example of Victorian architecture with many wonderful features intact and has a fascinating story to tell. It is open year-round for tours and hosts lectures, concerts and other special events in the Carriage House. There is a small bookstore/giftshop on site.

Open year round for tours.

Hours of Operation

Spring Hours

Monday to Friday: Noon to 4:00pm
Other times by appointment.

Please call 368-6603 to confirm hours.

Hours vary with the seasons. Please call to confirm times.

School and group tours welcome. Please call ahead

for arrangements.

Admission * All prices include HST

Adult: $5.00

Student: $4.00

Family: $14.00 (two adults, two children)

Group and school tour rates available

Events

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Visit our small on site book and gift shop featuring Island books, magazines and pottery, prints and jewellery.

Contact Information
Phone: (902) 368-6603

Fax: (902) 368-6608

Email: beaconsfield@gov.pe.ca

Location

2 Kent Street, Charlottetown

Corner of West and Kent Street

GPS N46 13.89 W-063 8.034

Get driving directions

This information has been taken from the website:
PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
URL: http://www.peimuseum.com/index.php3?number=1043026&lang=E

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