We at Virtual Art Inc. would like to thank the following companies, individuals and organizations for their support and contribution to this project. This project was made possible by the Island Tel Innovation Fund. We would like to thank the management and staff of Island Tel and in particular Allan Buchanan and Bob Kelly for their help and encouragement. Companies and Organizations Capital Commission A special thanks to Joan Cumming, David McKenzie and the staff of the Capital Commission for information and encouragement. The Capital Commission sponsors and organizes many events including the Festival of the Fathers. Each summer visitors to Charlottetown are entertained with side walk vignettes featuring some of the most well known Fathers of Confederation. The actors are known as the Confederation Players. The actors are trained by the Capital Commission and are well versed in their historical roles. These professionals remain in character at all times and are quite approachable by visitors. The vignettes performed by these actors provided the bases for much of the video we shot for this project. Confederation Centre of the Arts Many thanks to Terry Graff and the staff of Confederation Centre of the Arts. Don't forget to visit the Robert Harris online exhibit. When visiting Charlottetown, a trip to the Centre is an entertaining and interesting experience. Parks Canada We would like to thank the staff of Parks Canada for their assistance and expertise. In particular we would like to thank Sharon Larter whose extensive knowledge and help were invaluable to this project. Thanks to Tammy Poole who provided the research on Province House. Thanks also to Joe Trainor and Joanne Holden Arbing. PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Thanks to the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation for their input on Prince Edward Island history and their informative periodical "The Islander Magazine" published twice a year. Public Archives of PEI Thanks to the Public Archives of PEI for the many interesting photos and information on island life in the 1800's. Special thanks to Harry Holman for suggestions and information. People The following people have made a significant contribution to the historical content of this site. Many thanks for the time and effort. Canon Robert Tuck - Information on the life and times of Robert Harris. One of the great Canadian Artists of the late 19th century. Famous for his painting of the Fathers of Confederation based on the Quebec Conference. Mike Cassidy - Information on the Whittier Coombs Houses, the Wellington and the Pavilion Hotel. These buildings are now fully restored and comprise the Inns of Great George. Books, Periodicals, and Other Publications The following books and periodicals have been useful for research and reference in compiling the historical content of this site. "Charlottetown The life in Its Buildings" - Irene L. Rogers - The definitive work on historic buildings in Charlottetown. "Cradle of Confederation, The" - Lorne C. Callbeck - an extremely informative work on Prince Edward Island history "Gaslights, Epidemics and Vagabond Cows - Charlottetown in the Victorian Era" - Douglas Baldwin, Thomas Spira "Historic Newfoundland and Labrador" - L.E.F. English "In the Shadow of the Gallows - Criminal Law and Capital Punishment in Prince Edward Island, 1769-1941" - Jim Hornby "Islander Magazine" - Many useful articles on the history of prince Edward Island. "Klondike Fever" - Gary L. Blackwood "Land of the Red Soil - A Popular History of Prince Edward" - Douglas Baldwin "Leo Ussak Elementary School Website" - Rankin Inlet, Nunavut "Micmac Legends of Prince Edward Island" - John Joe Sark "Nunavut Planning Commission" - Website "Riel, Dumont, and the 1885 Rebellion" - Brian M. Brown "Story of Prince Edward Island, The" - P. Blakeley, M. Vernon "Westward to Vinland" - Helge Ingstad Media Credits - Photos Video and Sound The following people or organizations have provided photos, video and sound. Many thanks to the following. Video Province House Video 8mm * - Wayne Matheson Great George Street Video hi8 - Laura J. Powell, Peter Morrison Confederation Players Historic Reinactments hi8** - Laura J. Powell, Peter Morrison * Thanks to Parks Canada ** Thanks to the Capital Commission Photos Historic Photos - Provincial Archives of Prince Edward Island Province House and Great George Street Photos - Laura J. Powell, Peter Morrison Sound Jupiter Wise - Scott Parsons O'Canada - Laura J. Powell, Peter Morrison Classical Selections - Laura J. Powell, Peter Morrison Sound FX - Compu Works Sound Project 3D Rendering Vrml Conversion - Peter Morrison Addition Vrml Programming - Laura J. Powell Java Scripting - Laura J. Powell HTML Coding - Laura J. Powell, Peter Morrison Graphics - Laura J. Powell, Peter Morrison Video Editing and Effects - Peter Morrison Aged Video - Peter Morrison Sound Editing - Laura J. Powell Historical Research - Laura J. Powell Historical Research Province House - Tammy Poole Historic Charlottetown 1864 is based on an idea concieved by Laura Powell and Peter Morrison. Together they run a multimedia company called Virtual Art based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The funding for this project was provided by the Island Tel Innovation Fund courtesy of Island Telecom. 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