8th Hussars Museum

10/08/2026

🐴 PRINCESS LOUISE: A WAR HORSE'S TALE! 🐴

The Kings County Museum is excited to welcome Andrew MacLean of Backyard History for an afternoon of fascinating storytelling and local history!

Did you know that during the Second World War, New Brunswick soldiers rescued a young horse in Italy who went on to follow Canadian troops across Europe, participate in the Liberation of the Netherlands, and eventually make her home right here in Hampton, where she was awarded Canadian citizenship?

Come discover the incredible story of Princess Louise and her remarkable journey!

📅 Saturday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m.

📍 Kings County Museum – 27 Centennial Road, Hampton

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – EVERYONE WELCOME!

📚 Book reading, signing, and sale! Books will be available for purchase.

Help us spread the word! Please share this post and tag anyone who might enjoy this wonderful piece of New Brunswick history. Your support helps us keep our local history alive!

We hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

Hampton resident, Doug Thomas, brought this to our attention. He found it in the Telegraph-Journal Archives. The article is from July of 1887 and details a training camp set up by the 8th Hussars just outside of Hampton in the fields surrounding the High Low Farm. An interesting read! Thank you Doug!

09/20/2026

The 8th Hussars Museum will be selling a selection of gift shop items at the Coriano Dinner on Sept 25.

Check out the link below to see what we have to offer.

Gift Shop - The Association & Museum of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Inc. https://share.google/0cHEw1HwCcLPJqsqV

The 8th Hussars Museum will be selling a selection of gift shop items at the Coriano Dinner on Sept 25.
Check out the link below to see what we have to offer.
Gift Shop - The Association & Museum of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Inc. https://share.google/0cHEw1HwCcLPJqsqV

09/19/2026

There is a pop-up used book sale at the museum Sat, Sept 19 1PM-2PM. Gift Shop open too!

09/16/2026

There is a pop-up book sale from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, September 19 at the 8th Hussars Museum located on 66 Broad St in Sussex.
All books are $1 - $2.

The Gift Shop will also be open. Perfect time to buy a gift. Link to gift shop:

Gift Shop - The Association & Museum of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Inc. https://share.google/Of4qCt1VbNGsz3rgz

09/15/2026

We were very happy to welcome Ms. Turnbull and her Grade 3 Immersion class from Seaside Park Elementary School to the Museum today. We talked about pirates, revolutions, helping those in need, the saving of a young wounded horse and the industrious young woman who used a N**i parachute to make her wedding dress. We had a great time sharing our stories with these wonderful 3rd graders.

If you belong to a school or group interested in visiting us, please reach out: [email protected]

09/13/2026

We are sharing this link on Camp Sussex. The video was made by Frank Kahle from Hampton. Frank has created a number of heritage minutes of local places, events or people.

In the Kennebecasis Valley just outside Sussex, New Brunswick, ther...

09/11/2026

Are you coming to the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta in Sussex, NB this weekend? If so, please consider parking your car at the Milton Gregg Armoury located at 9 Leonard Drive. By doing so, you will be supporting the 8th Hussars Museum and an army cadet corps. Cost is $5.00 per car.