​New "Sugar Rush: A Sweet Exhibition on Candy" at
MacNaught History Centre and Archives 

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If you’re stopping by the MacNaught History Centre and Archives, you’ll discover a refreshed and colourful space, as well as our latest exhibit – “Sugar Rush: A Sweet Exhibition on Candy” presented by Culture Summerside.

 

Candy is woven into our lives. It sweetens holidays, celebrates milestones, and creates traditions that connect generations. Candy is more than flavour. It is memory, tradition, economy, and imagination.

From honey gathered by hand to high-tech factories producing millions of chocolates a day, the story of candy is also the story of human creativity, culture, and change.

 

For generations, local sweet shops and corner stores were more than just places to buy candy, they were cornerstones of community life. Our Archival Staff have thoughtfully collected memories from residents, and exhibit-goers will discover stories and images of Summerside candy counters when they stop in to view the exhibit. Local candy shops helped build not just traditions, but communities, reminding us that candy is as much about people and place as it is about sugar.

 

Candy is a universal language and no matter where you go in the world, you’ll find people enjoying sweet treats, though the flavours, textures, and traditions can be very different. Visitors will find examples of these global delights on display, now available in our community, thanks to Summerside’s newest residents.

 

One thing remains true: candy isn’t just about sugar. It is about joy, memory, and the sweetness of being human.

 

Stop in to see “Sugar Rush” this October and November at the MacNaught History Centre & Archives, 75 Spring Street from Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. Stay tuned for our December exhibit hours in alignment with our holiday programming.

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