The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum is located at the Belleville Armoury in
Belleville, Ontario
Belleville is a city in Ontario, Canada situated on the eastern end of Lake Ontario, located at the mouth of the Moira River and on the Bay of Quinte. Belleville is between Ottawa and Toronto, along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. Its population ...
. The museum preserves the history of the militia, specifically the
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. The regiment is part of 33 Canadian Brigade Group, one of four brigade groups of 4th Canadian Division. The regimental headquarters and one com ...
, through the collection and preservation of military artifacts and documents of historical significance to the Regiment and its antecedent units.
The museum displays and illustrates in an appropriate manner the dress, weapons, military equipment, and customs of the Regiment’s heritage. It serves as a training medium to teach regimental history and to provide a scholarly basis for those studying the history of the militia, the Regiment and its antecedent units, and their historical significance in the Midland District of Ontario. The museum fosters in the local community interest and a sense of pride in the Regiment and its accomplishments.
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The museum focuses on the history of the Regiment, its activities in different wars, and the effect on area counties. Exhibits include uniforms, weapons, medals, equipment, photographs, and other military and regimental memorabilia. The museum is open several days a week.
The museum is affiliated with:
CMA,
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OMMC, and
Virtual Museum of Canada
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References
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External links
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment MuseumRegimental website
Museums in Hastings County
Regimental museums in Canada
Belleville, Ontario