PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation: Collections

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Collections

About the Collections

The provincial collection includes a wide range of artifacts which are representative of the human and natural heritage of Prince Edward Island.

Postcard Collection

Our postcard collection is an example of the range of artifacts in our collection. View the collection on Flickr

Sorensen Spearpoint

This spearpoint (pictured to the right) is the oldest man-made object ever discovered in Prince Edward Island.

Sorensen Spearpoint

The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation now holds this stone spear point, believed to be more than 11,000 years old. It was discovered by the late Aage Sorensen in the 1930s while digging potatoes in Tryon.

Collections of Government and Community Partner

Take an online tour of Prince Edward Island's rich history thanks to our partners.

Community Museums Association of Prince Edward Island

PEI Historic Places

PEI Public Archives and Records Office Online Exhibits

Prince Edward Island Legislative Documents Online

This information has been taken from the website:
PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
URL: http://www.peimuseum.com/index.php3?number=1043035&lang=E

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