Local and Provincial Heritage Building circa 1850
The Maison Doucet Hennessy House is a local and provincial heritage building is believed to have been built by Acadian pioneer, Charles Doucet on the site of the original Doucet Land Grant (1807).
The working farm and homestead was occupied for the first 100 years by the Acadian Doucets and for the last 100 years by the Irish / Scottish Hennessys.
It is currently owned by the charitable organization Association Maison Doucet Hennessy House Association Inc. with a mission to preserve, maintain and restore the heritage building.
As part of Bathurst 200 (1826–2026), the Maison Doucet Hennessy House invites visitors to celebrate 200 years of local history through an exciting summer of heritage, art, music, storytelling, and community events.
One of Bathurst’s most treasured historic homes, the Maison Doucet Hennessy House offers visitors the opportunity to explore the people, places, and events that have shaped the city over the past two centuries. Throughout the summer, enjoy fascinating presentations from local historians and guest speakers, creative workshops, live music, and special community events.
Admission is by donation.
Tuesday – Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Off-season by appointment only.
July 11 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Early Bathurst Photos (English)
Presented by René Doucet.
July 12 | 12:30–2:00 p.m.
Photo Exhibit Opening
July 12 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Early Bathurst Photos (French)
Presented by René Doucet.
July 18 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
History of the Bathurst Mill (English)
Presented by Rod O’Connell.
July 19 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Romain Doucet House at VHA (English)
Presented by Philippe Basque.
July 19 | 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Romain Doucet House at VHA (French)
Presented by Philippe Basque.
July 25 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Bathurst POWs in Japan (English)
Presented by Andy Flanagan.
July 26 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Bathurst by Drone (English)
Presented by François Foulem.
July 26 | 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Bathurst by Drone (French)
Presented by François Foulem.
August 1 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
The Legacy of Brunswick Mines (English)
Presented by Ron Jessulat.
August 2 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
History of the Bathurst Mill (French)
Presented by Rod O’Connell.
August 8 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
UFO Incident at Heath Steele (French)
Presented by Paul Bedard.
August 9 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
UFO Incident at Heath Steele (English)
Presented by Paul Bedard.
August 12 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Art Workshop
Presented by Sahar Alinezhad. Registration required at info@doucethennessy.com.
August 14 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Living Room Songs
Presented by ClassikFest Chaleur.
August 15 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Mi’kmaq Traditions and Culture (English)
Presented by Steven Peter-Paul.
August 16 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Bathurst’s War Brides (English)
Presented by Melynda Jarratt.
August 19 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Art Workshop
Presented by Sahar Alinezhad. Registration required at info@doucethennessy.com.
August 22 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
History of the North Shore Regiment (English)
Presented by Bruce Morton.
August 23 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Open House
Enjoy an afternoon of music, art, history, and genealogy.
375 St Peter Avenue, Bathurst, NB, E2A 2Y4
