Pascal Poirier Historical House
Address
399 Main St
City
Shediac
Postal Code
E4P 2B7
Phone
506 532-7000
Information
This museum in the town of Shediac has a dual mission: to pay tribute to the remarkable figure, Senator Pascal Poirier (1852-1933), and to ensure the upkeep of a typical Acadian house, the home of Pascal Poirier’s parents, Simon Poirier and Henriette Arsenault. This house was built around 1825 and is likely the oldest house in Shediac.
Senator Pascal Poirier (1852-1933) was the first Acadian politician appointed to the Senate. In 1872, Pascal Poirier, at the young age of 20 years old, is appointed Postmaster of the House of Commons by Sir John A. MacDonald. Pascal Poirier was a historian, a businessman, an attorney, a politician and a Man of Letters. He was knighted Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur de la République française. He was one of the founders of La Société nationale l'Assomption, which today is recognized as La Société nationale des Acadiens. Pascal Poirier was appointed to the Senate at the age of 33 and was hailed as the defender of the Acadian cause.
Senator Pascal Poirier (1852-1933) was the first Acadian politician appointed to the Senate. In 1872, Pascal Poirier, at the young age of 20 years old, is appointed Postmaster of the House of Commons by Sir John A. MacDonald. Pascal Poirier was a historian, a businessman, an attorney, a politician and a Man of Letters. He was knighted Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur de la République française. He was one of the founders of La Société nationale l'Assomption, which today is recognized as La Société nationale des Acadiens. Pascal Poirier was appointed to the Senate at the age of 33 and was hailed as the defender of the Acadian cause.