8th Hussars Regimental Museum

Come explore the rich history of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s)!
Our museum is home to artifacts dating as far back as the 18th century.

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So many visitors are impressed by our little museum and the great tours that our guides provide. One week left in our season. Closing on Sept 2. Gift shop items available for those interested in early shopping for Christmas. Open Weds to Sunday from 10 to 6.

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Support the 8th Hussars Museum and local cadet corps by parking at our site on the grounds of the Milton Gregg Armouries on Leonard Drive this weekend.. We are conveniently located across the street from the main entrance to the Flea Market.

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The Name Game. Anyone you know here? Place, year? Pic from the Borden McLellan collection.

The museum is open Weds to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Our guides give a great tour! Admission is FREE. Donations welcomed!

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Drop by the museum this weekend to learn more about Camp Sussex, local heroes, and Canada's military history. Our guides will give you a great tour! Open Weds to Sunday 10 to 6. Admission is FREE. Donations welcomed!

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Motosaku Akagi, known as “Motorcycle Charlie” to his fellow 8th Hussars, was of Japanese descent. He served overseas with the Hussars during the Second World War. He suffered a tragic accident which forever affected his life. #wewillrememberthem
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Our gift shop has lots of items for sale: 175th Anniversary History Book, 175th wine glasses, shot glasses and one beer stein left. We also have regular beer steins, wine glasses, flute glasses, shot glasses, old fashioned glasses, lapel pins, and BASEBALL CAPS!

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Come visit the 8th Hussars Museum and hear about Motosaku Akagi, known as “Charlie Motorcycle” to his fellow Hussars. He is an important part of the 8th Hussar Regimental history. The museum is open Weds to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Free admission. Donations welcomed!

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Make a stop at the 8th Hussars Military Museum as part of the Ferries and Farms Road Trip. We are open Weds to Sunday from 10 to 6. Our guides give a fantastic tour. Admission is whatever you care to donate. https://t.co/YZRdDTrElX

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Drop in to the 8th Hussars Museum this weekend and learn about the reality of gas attacks and trench warfare during the First World War, Canada's role in the capture of Vimy Ridge and Canada's 100 Days. The museum is open 10 to 6 Weds to Sunday. Admission by donation.

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The 8th Hussars Miltary Museum is now open Weds to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Come learn about Camp Sussex (the largest military camp during WW2 in Eastern Canada), local soldiers who never came home, and the history of the 8th Hussar Regiment.

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The 8th Hussars Regiment played a major role in the liberation of Holland. The citizens of Eelde were very grateful. Pictured here Is Lt.-Col Bob Ross accepting a scroll from the Burgomaster of Eelde in 1945. A gift in gold followed a few years later.

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Pics from the flag raising event today. Thank you to the Town of Sussex and the Regiment as we remember the Canadian contributions in the liberation of Holland. The flag of Tynaarlo, along with the Regimentall flag, are flying in front of the town hall.

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Banners are up at the museum as we prepare for the flag raising at Sussex Town Hall at 10 AM on Sunday, May 5, marking the 79th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. The museum will be open for a few hours after the event. Drop in for a visit.

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A pic from our past: pictured here are Bill Gamblin, Scovil Brown and Borden McLellan (the museum's first curator). Bill was donating his father's maps, orders and drawings. Bill's father, Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Gamblin, https://t.co/picaR0vlLY

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Great work by NB Tourism! Take the Ferries and Farmers Road Trip this summer and make a stop at the 8th Hussars Museum. Opening in May. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. https://t.co/EWJ3KR39j1…

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The 8th Hussars were an armoured tank unit. The museum website has a great blog on the role that tanks played in one of the many important battles for the regiment during the Italian Campaign: Revenge of the 8th Hussars-The Shelling of Tollo Crossroads. https://t.co/NCJ3vgz42S

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING AND INTERESTING SUMMER JOB?
The 8th Hussars Military Museum is seeking qualified summer employment applicants for the summer season of 2024. Interested applicants should review our website for further details at https://t.co/gsOmJaqaRc.

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Camp Sussex played an important role in preparing soldiers for overseas combat between 1939 and 1945. Pictured here are soldiers training in Camp Sussex in the early 1940s. The 8th Hussars played an important role in the Italian Campaign and in the liberation of the Netherlands.

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It is with sadness and much gratitude that we say goodbye to Borden and Barb McLellan as they move to Hamilton, Ontario, this weekend to be closer to family. Borden was the first curator of the museum and provided wise counsel to the board. We thank you and wish you both well.

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING AND INTERESTING SUMMER JOB?
The 8th Hussars Military Museum is seeking qualified summer employment applicants for the summer season of 2024. Interested applicants should review our website for further details at https://t.co/gsOmJaqaRc.