History Mandate		History Canada today far exceeds the vision of its founders. Those who gathered in Charlottetown in 1864 and later in Halifax, Quebec and then in London, England in 1867 could not have imagined the impact of their deliberations. Yet their vision for a nation grounded in collaboration and cooperation, rather than conquest or domination, is the foundation on which we continue to build. In the past 142 years, we have forged a country that spans a continent that today offers a unique model of nationhood to the world. Though sometimes rocked by world and national events, the dream of Canada persists. The pride felt by the Fathers of Confederation at the birth of a new nation is justly ours today; the promise they saw in a new political union remains undimmed in the 21st century. Founders’ Hall is a tribute to those who founded Canada and to its evolution as a nation. The content – a series of interactive display areas that present, in sequence, the various milestones in the formation of Canada, from Charlottetown to Nunavut – is unique among Canadian historical diplays. Created by Tourism Charlottetown, Founders’ Hall tells the story of Canada from the meetings of 1864 in Charlottetown to present day. Established in 1995, Tourism Charlottetown is an incorporated, not-for-profit corporation with the mandate as Canada’s Birthplace Commission to develop initiatives which provide for further enhancement of the Birthplace theme. The attraction was prepared under the rigorous scrutiny of highly qualified and accomplished Canadian historians. Each has specialized professional expertise important to Founders’ Hall, and significant experience in putting together historical presentations. As well, they are well recognized as writers and broadcasters, and people who contribute greatly to the institutions that preserve and promote our national heritage. John Herd Thompson – Professor of History, Duke University Michael Bliss – Professor of History, University of Toronto Thomas H.B. Symons – Founding President, Trent University Jean-Claude Robert – Professor of History, University of Quebec Rev. Francis W.P. Bolger – Professor Emeritus of History, University of Prince Edward Island.