Grenfell Interpretation Centre
Newly constructed centre which interprets the life and times of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell through a gallery of interpretative paneling and displays. The Interpretation Centre employs interpretative staff who greet and give an orientation to visitors on the Grenfell Historic Properties, and the Grenfell Interpretation Centre. The centre itself is designed to be self touring and to provide a more modern interpretative experience for visitors. A short 14 minute video is shown daily to visitors to give a brief insight into the life of Dr. Grenfell and the work of the Grenfell Mission. A small tea shop is located on the lower level of the centre where light refreshments can be bought.
Grenfell House Museum
Built between 1909 and 1910, the home of Dr. Grenfell, his wife Anne, and their three children. Overlooking the harbour, the building was regarded as the "castle". After Grenfell's retirement to Vermont, the house became a residence for mission workers. Then, in 1978 the Grenfell Historical Society was formed and the house and surrounding land was turned over to them. Up to 1981, extensive restoration was made to the building before opened to the public as a small museum. Further restoration was made to the inside between 1995-96.
Grenfell Handicrafts
In the tradition of Dr. Grenfell, the handicrafts continue to produce quality merchandise as a cottage industry. Products vary from hooked rugs to hand embroidered outerwear. The origin of Grenfell Handicrafts dates back to the early 1900s when Sir Wilfred Grenfell, an english-born medical doctor and missionary, served among the fisherfolk of northern Newfoundland and Labrador. Today the Grenfell tradition is alive and well at Grenfell Handicrafts which is located in the newly constructed Grenfell Interpretation Centre.
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