Kempffer Cultural Interpretation Centre
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Mission:
 | Restored Kempffer House.
(Photo: Matthew Farfan) | A meticulous restoration of the Kempffer Cultural Interpretation Centre was undertaken in 2004 by Heritage New Carlisle, a non-profit organization run by volunteers and dedicated to protecting, promoting, and restoring the social, cultural, and architectural heritage of the town.
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Physical Description:
The Kempffer House is an example of New Carlisle’s unique blend of American, French, and British architecture. Originally built in 1784 by Lieutenant Frederick Ludwig (Luis) Kempffer, one of the area’s first Loyalist settlers, and rebuilt by his descendants in 1868.
 | Wine and cheese, launch of Gaspesian Heritage WebMagazine, April 2008
(Photo: Matthew Farfan) | The centre consists of a production workshop and exhibition hall in the basement of the building. The ground-floor level houses a reception area for tourists, a handicraft shop for local artisans and a second exhibition hall, along with a kitchen and administrative office.
The second story of Kempffer House includes a library and a permanent museum-style exhibit, including archives. |
Collections:
Artifacts, documents and photographs pertaining to the history of New Carlisle. |
Special Activities:
Guided Heritage walking tour – summer months only.
Guided tours of our permanent exhibition.
Boutique of local products.
Benefits of Membership:
--Unlimited entry to the permanent exhibition at the Kempffer Cultural Centre.
--One free access to the genealogy computer.
--The right to vote at the AGM.
--Newsletter. |
Publications:
Newsletter.
 | Second floor, launch of Gaspesian Heritage WebMagazine
(Photo: Dwane Wilkin) | |
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday:
Saturday and Sunday: |
Fees:
Annual membership: $15.00 per person; $25.00 per family.
Guided tour of the permanent exhibition:
Adults: $5.00
Children: $3.00
Family: $15.00 |
English:
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Yes |
French:
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Yes |
Address:
125 Gerard D. Levesque, C.P. 444
New Carlisle, QC
G0C 1Z0. |
Telephone:
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(418) 752-1334 or (418) 752-1335 |
Email:
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heritagenc@globetrotter.net |
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