The Old Carleton County Courthouse is a pristinely restored glimpse into the history of New Brunswick’s first town.

The Court House was built in 1833 in Upper Woodstock. The building served as a courthouse and the meeting place for the County Council, as well as a venue for concerts, fairs, and public events. After a new courthouse was built in Woodstock in 1911 the property was passed through two private owners, both of which used the courthouse as a barn and made many alterations to the structure of the building, degrading the historic value of the site.

However, in 1960 the Carleton County Historical Society was formed, and set out to purchase and restore the old courthouse. The restoration process took more than two decades but resulted in the courthouse receiving Provincial designation as an historic site.

The restored courthouse was ceremoniously opened by Princess Anne in 1986, and to date plays host to many events. It is open to the public by appointment from June to September.

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