Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Journal Provides Glimpse of Dangers at Sea

The life of Lieut. Howard Douglas and his account of the wreck of the British ship Phillis off the southwest coast of Newfoundland in October 1795.
Newfoundland and Canada: 1864-1949

Whether Newfoundland and Labrador should remain independant or join the federation of Canada, was an issue from 1864 to 1949.
The Denominational Compromise

After 1832, two political parties emerged. The Conservative party and the Liberal or Reform party.
Responsible Government, 1855-1933

This article is about the Responsible government system that was in place in Newfoundland and Labrador from 1855 to 1933.
Shift Towards Responsible Government

A look at the shift in Newfoundland politics towards responsible government during the second half of the 19th century.
Education

Public education in Newfoundland and Labrador, since its beginnings in the early 19th century, has largely been shaped by religion and the economy.