“We love to interpret the site, and show people what life was like in Victorian-era Charlottetown.”
The museum is open year-round for tours, and the Carriage House hosts a variety of events, including lectures, concerts, and even yoga classes. “Recently we had an album release in the Carriage House for musician Rachel Beck.” The festive season is approaching, and Beaconsfield will be decorated as it would have been in Victorian times for the holiday season. “We display Victorian-era toys, and there’s garland all over the banister,” says Ford. As for the original owners, Ford says James Peake was forced to declare bankruptcy. Edith Peake remained on the Island and worked as a housekeeper. “The couple had six children, but two of them died while living at Beaconsfield,” Ford explains. And James Peake? “He ended up working as a bartender in Vancouver,” recalls Ford. “It’s a pretty tragic story.”
- Harris Ford
Beaconsfield Historic House 2 Kent St, Charlottetown 902.368.6603 www.peimuseum.ca
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