Thomas Williams House
Step back in time at the Victorian Thomas Williams House! Tour the home of this prominent Monctonian, who was the treasurer for the Intercolonial Railway. Built in 1883, this heritage home stands as an elegant symbol of local life during the Victorian era. Today, the Thomas Williams House is a designated municipal heritage site.
Open during the summer months (July + August), the Thomas Williams House features special events and a tearoom where tea and light snacks are served.
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Rentals
Thomas Williams House is available to be rented by groups for special occasions such as photography sessions, bridal showers, press conferences and meetings.
Rental bookings can be done by contacting Resurgo Place.
Free Meeting House
The Free Meeting House, built in 1821 is one of Moncton’s oldest standing public buildings. Its purpose was to serve as a home for all religious denominations until such time as individual groups could raise the money required to build their own churches.
In June 1990, the Free Meeting House was designated a National Historic Site.
Visits are offered by request at the Admissions desk of Resurgo Place, adjacent to the Free Meeting House during business hours.
Rentals
The Free Meeting House is available to be rented by groups for special occasions such as weddings ceremonies, press conferences, meetings and church services.
Rental bookings can be done by contacting Resurgo Place.
Treitz Haus
Moncton’s oldest standing heritage building (c. 1769), named after Jacob Treitz, one of the Pennsylvania-German settlers who arrived in 1766 to establish the Monckton Township. Small exhibits and historic interpretation of the building are offered.
Summer location of the municipal Visitor Information Centre*.
*Stop by at Resurgo Place during the off season! We have a Visitor Information Centre in our lobby, as well as friendly professional travel counsellors that will be happy to talk about how to make the most of your Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick vacation.
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Moncton Heritage iTour
Tour the history of Moncton's core!
iTour Moncton provides you with an energetic way to experience the city of Moncton’s history! This self-guided heritage tour can be accessed using a smartphone or tablet and is designed to optimize your view of each historic site while maintaining the most efficient route possible. By following the directions, you should be positioned across the street from the sites you will be learning about.
Access tour
The proposed route takes approximately 1 hour to complete. You can also select locations randomly, based on your curiosity or current location.
iTour Moncton is available at moncton.ca/itour