By Dawne McLean
The Albert County Historical Society invites one and all to the “Love Your Covered Bridge Day” event on Sunday, August 1st from 2pm-4pm at the Sawmill Creek Covered Bridge in Hopewell Hill, Albert County.
This will be a community event for celebration and appreciation of the Sawmill Creek Bridge following the completion of a major work project by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The roof of the covered bridge was replaced to ensure our historic bridge will remain for many years to come. The Sawmill Creek Bridge, still standing after 113 years, is a testament to the construction skills of the covered bridge builder, A.E. Syme, and the men who constructed the bridge in 1907 and 1908. The wooden covered bridges of New Brunswick are an iconic symbol of the past, and are also important tourist attractions.
Preserving the covered bridges within New Brunswick is preserving an important part of our heritage! Today, only 58 covered bridges remain in our province. We gratefully acknowledge and say a huge thank you to New Brunswick’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure for the new roof to preserve our Sawmill Creek Bridge. Thanks to the community members who joined with the Albert County Historical Society and the Albert County Tourism Association in support of the bridge project.
“It is so important to work together to preserve the proud heritage of our individual communities within our province,” expressed Dawne McLean, President of the Albert County Historical Society. “It is events such as this that provide a perfect opportunity to join together and celebrate our rich heritage!”
Don’t miss this heritage celebration! Bring your lawn chair and join us for a festive afternoon on Sunday, August 1, 2pm-4pm, at the Sawmill Creek Covered Bridge in Hopewell Hill (just a stone’s throw off Route 114). Tap your toes to lively music played by Sara and James Nelson. Listen to the interesting history of the construction of the bridge. Enjoy canteen refreshments provided by Riverside-Albert Volunteer Fire Department and also an ice-cream from S&C! It will be a special community day “at the bridge” and perhaps it could become an annual celebration!
Preserving the covered bridges within New Brunswick is preserving an important part of our heritage! Today, only 58 covered bridges remain in our province. We gratefully acknowledge and say a huge thank you to New Brunswick’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure for the new roof to preserve our Sawmill Creek Bridge. Thanks to the community members who joined with the Albert County Historical Society and the Albert County Tourism Association in support of the bridge project.
“It is so important to work together to preserve the proud heritage of our individual communities within our province,” expressed Dawne McLean, President of the Albert County Historical Society. “It is events such as this that provide a perfect opportunity to join together and celebrate our rich heritage!”
Don’t miss this heritage celebration! Bring your lawn chair and join us for a festive afternoon on Sunday, August 1, 2pm-4pm, at the Sawmill Creek Covered Bridge in Hopewell Hill (just a stone’s throw off Route 114). Tap your toes to lively music played by Sara and James Nelson. Listen to the interesting history of the construction of the bridge. Enjoy canteen refreshments provided by Riverside-Albert Volunteer Fire Department and also an ice-cream from S&C! It will be a special community day “at the bridge” and perhaps it could become an annual celebration!
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