UPCOMING EVENTS
June
Please join us for the opening of
“Some of Our Own”
Exhibit
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2pm
In December 1945, it was announced that there would be an election to a National Convention. The purpose of the National Convention would be to debate and consider the best future for Newfoundland. Two of delegates elected were born and grew up in Cupids: Joseph Fowler (Port de Grave district) and Isaac Newell (White Bay district).
Cupids Legacy Centre has created an audio and visual exhibit on the National Convention that focuses on Fowler and Newell. It tells their positions on Confederation – in their own words, with materials from their private collections. And while the focus of the exhibit is on two Cupids former residents, it also tells the story of the National Convention and will give visitors an understanding of what led Newfoundland to the Canadian Confederation and the role of two delegates from one community.
Reception to follow
Please RSVP by phone (709) 528-1610 or by e-mail info@cupidslegacycentre.ca
July
Water Witch Tragedy November 29,1875
“A Century and Half” Events for 2025
Celebrations and commemorations for the Water Witch will be held in Pouch Cove and Cupids. Planned events include the gathering of the families and friends from the rescuers in Pouch Cove and those of the victims and survivors in Cupids.
July 19th in Pouch Cove Family members, friends and the public are invited to gather at the All Saints Anglian Hall at 10 am, in Pouch Cove, where registration will take place. Name tags will be provided for those registered. The group will be offered a guided hike to Horrid Gulch, while those not hiking will remain in the Church Hall. The group will be offered soup and sandwiches and generally meet and mingle with the families. Those wishing to participate should register at this link:
July 26th in Cupids Descendants of the survivors, victims, rescuers, friends and all those interested in this piece of marine and local history will gather at 10:30 AM in the United Church for final registration and where name tags will be issued. The group will gather in the church where Peter Laracy will give a recitation the loss of the Water Witch. The group will then gather around the Water Witch Memorial just behind the church for a memorial prayer. At noon the group will gather at the Orange Lodge, a short distance from the church, for soup and sandwiches. The group will return to the Cupids Legacy Centre to view the Museum, the Family History Resource Centre and the annual Art Show.
November 29th in Pouch Cove A celebration in Pouch Cove is planned, along with a dinner.
December 6th in Cupids A commemoration will be held at the burial site, followed by a dinner and the inaugural Water Witch Historic Lecture.
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