Cupids has a history dating back to
1610, when John Guy from Bristol, England established a
plantation. You can visit the site of the archaeological dig that
is believed to be the location of John Guy's plantation at what
was then known as Cuper's Cove. It was the first official
English settlement in Canada and the second oldest in North
America, preceded only by Jamestown, Virginia. You can visit the
site of the archaeological dig that is believed to be the location
of John Guy's plantation Located in the former school next to the
United Church on Seaforest Drive is Cupid's Museum. On display are
very interesting items including artifacts from the archeological
dig, including pots and tobacco pipes used by the first settlers
of the colony. Here you can observe first hand, archaeology
assistants conserving and cataloging artifacts at the archaeology
lab. You can also see exhibits of traditional lifestyles featuring
items such as nautical equipment, community retail stores,
household displays and tools of everyday living. One of the
public's favorite exhibits is the Giant Union Jack Flag that was
commissioned in 1910 for the celebration of the 300th Anniversary
of Cupids.
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