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The Newman Wine Vaults have played host to a number of events since it became the responsibility of The Newfoundland Historic Trust in 1997. The Provincial Historic Site was a part of the Cabot 500 celebrations in that year, and has since become a popular venue for wine tasting and fund-raising events, as well as a stage for a number of arts presentations. The site has become a regular stop for both local residents and tourists drawn to the West End of St. John' s to see and experience the only historic wine vaults in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Richard and Peter Newman
1997
Newman Wine Vaults, St. John's, NL

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During the Cabot 500 celebrations in 1997, Newman's port once again traveled overseas as ballast. Several bottles of Newman's port aboard the Matthew were marked, "Not to be opened until July 13th, 1997, upon arrival at Harbour Breton. Bon Voyage!"

Bothers Peter and Richard Newman flew to Newfoundland to meet the shipment of port in Harbour Breton. They also paid a visit to the Newman Wine Vaults in St. John's for the start of the restoration project on this historic building.

This was the beginning of a long line of events that were to involve the Newman Wine Vaults at 436 Water Street, in the neighbourhood once known as Riverside.

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A wine tasting held at the Newman Wine Vaults.
16 September 2004
Newman Wine Vaults, St. John's, NL

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The first public event held at the Newman Wine Vaults was in 1998. The Opimian Wine Society of Canada and The Newfoundland Historic Trust held a collaborative wine tasting to promote the historical significance of the site. Since 1998, numerous wine tasting events have been held at the Vaults, most of them featuring the famous Newman's Port.

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Minister Julie Bettney unveiling the Newman Wine Vaults Provincial Historic Site sign.
27 June 2002
Newman Wine Vaults, St. John's, Newfoundland
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On June 27, 2002, The Newman Wine Vaults was officially opened to the public by Julie Bettney, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.

"The Newfoundland Historic Trust was very pleased with the changes to The Vaults," said Dale Jarvis, Chair of The Newman Wine Vaults Committee. "The historical integrity of the site has been maintained while offering an interesting and pleasurable experience to visitors."

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Raising a glass of port wine in the Newman Wine Vaults during a tasting session.
16 September 2004
Newman Wine Vaults, St. John's, Newfoundland
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While a visit to the Newman Wine Vaults is an interesting experience in itself, visitors have been able to enjoy numerous events hosted within the historic structure.

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Wares from an arts and crafts sale held in the Newman Wine Vaults.
4 November 2003
Newman Wine Vaults, St. John's, NL

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In 2003, the Vaults hosted a Christmas Gift Sale. Local artists, publishers and non-profit organizations sold a variety of books, art, pottery, pewter and slate items, Christmas decorations and other local arts and crafts products.

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Family Day at the Vaults, students shared their award winning Historica Fair projects.
August, 2004
Newman Wine Vaults, St. John's, NL
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During Family Day at the Vaults in 2004, junior high school students informed and entertained onlookers with their award-winning Historica Fair projects about pirates and ghosts.

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Dinner in the north vault.
2002
Newman Wine Vaults, St. John's, NL