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MacNaught History Centre & Archives

75 Spring St, Summerside, PEI

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The history of Prince Edward Island at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives, a year-round resource for genealogy and local history in Summerside. Housed in a beautifully restored 1887 heritage home, the centre offers access to extensive genealogical records, historic newspapers, census records, gravestone transcriptions, and a comprehensive research library.

Knowledgeable staff are available to assist visitors with family history research, while the PEI Ancestry database provides valuable resources for those tracing their Island roots. In addition to its archives, the centre features rotating art exhibitions and museum displays highlighting the people and history of Prince Edward Island.