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History<\/h1>\n

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Roma’s Legacy Unveiled at Three Rivers National Historic Site<\/h2>\n

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Step back in time and imagine the year 1732. Picture the rugged coastlines of Prince Edward Island, then known as Isle St. Jean. A brave and visionary Frenchman named Jean Pierre Roma<\/strong> and his crew of settlers, fishermen, and workers arrive at Brudenell Point with dreams of prosperity and international trade. This is the beginning of Trois Rivi\u00e8res<\/strong>, PEI’s first commercial fishing settlement\u2014a story of ambition, struggle, and resilience.<\/p>\n

The Adventurous Beginnings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jean Pierre Roma wasn’t just any settler; he was a man with a grand vision. Granted exclusive rights by King Louis XV, Roma and his company, Compagnie de l\u2019Est de l\u2019Isle St. Jean, set out to establish not just a fishing community but a bustling hub of international trade. The ambitious plan was to create a five-cornered trade network between Isle St. Jean, Qu\u00e9bec, Louisbourg, France, and the West Indies. Imagine ships loaded with fish, lumber, and agricultural produce setting sail from Trois Rivi\u00e8res, returning with sugar, molasses, coffee, and other goods.<\/p>\n

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The Challenges and Triumphs<\/h3>\n

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Over the years, the settlement expanded with impressive infrastructure. There were nine significant buildings, including houses for settlers, officers, and tradesmen, storage facilities, a forge, a stable, and a bakery. They cultivated fields, planted gardens, and even brewed beer. Life at Trois Rivi\u00e8res was not just about hard work; Roma ensured that his settlers had moments of joy with singing, dancing, and feasting.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/roma3rivers.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/roma-at-three-rivers-national-historic-site-163.jpg” background_position=”top_center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height_tablet=”421px” min_height_phone=”275px” min_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1ede6″ background_image=”https:\/\/roma3rivers.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/roma-at-three-rivers-national-historic-site-80.jpg” custom_padding=”159px||159px||true|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||40px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1ede6″ width=”65%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”85%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin-bottom: 0 !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#404040″ text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_text_color=”#404040″ header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#404040″ header_2_font_size=”46px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.3px” header_2_line_height=”1.15em” custom_margin_tablet=”||18px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||11px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_text_align_tablet=”” header_2_text_align_phone=”” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.3em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Visit Roma<\/h2>\n

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Unveil the legacy. Relive the history. Adventure awaits at Roma!<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1ede6″ custom_padding=”80px||35px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”28px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”27px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”85%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin-bottom: 0 !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#404040″ text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_text_color=”#404040″ header_2_text_color=”#404040″ header_2_font_size=”46px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.3px” header_2_line_height=”1.15em” custom_margin_tablet=”||18px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||11px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.3em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

The Sudden End<\/h2>\n

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Just as Roma’s dream was beginning to flourish, disaster struck. In 1745, amidst the backdrop of the War of the Austrian Succession, a British warship arrived at Trois Rivi\u00e8res. With orders to destroy and capture all French inhabitants, the soldiers ravaged the settlement. Roma, along with his family and a few servants, watched helplessly from the woods as their 13 years of hard work went up in flames. The settlement was destroyed, and the dream was shattered.<\/p>\n

Rediscovering Roma’s Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, the Three Rivers National Historic Site stands as a testament to Roma’s vision and perseverance. It’s a place where history enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and families can step back in time and relive the adventurous spirit of the early settlers. The site offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing remnants of the original buildings and the meticulous planning that went into creating Trois Rivi\u00e8res.<\/p>\n

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Picture the rugged coastlines of Prince Edward Island, then known as Isle St. Jean. A brave and visionary Frenchman named Jean Pierre Roma and his crew of settlers, fishermen, and workers arrive at Brudenell Point with dreams of prosperity and international trade. This is the beginning of Trois Rivi\u00e8res, PEI's first commercial fishing settlement\u2014a story of ambition, struggle, and resilience. The Adventurous Beginnings Jean Pierre Roma wasn't just any settler; he was a man with a grand vision. Granted exclusive rights by King Louis XV, Roma and his company, Compagnie de l\u2019Est de l\u2019Isle St. Jean, set out to establish not just a fishing community but a bustling hub of international trade. The ambitious plan was to create a five-cornered trade network between Isle St. Jean, Qu\u00e9bec, Louisbourg, France, and the West Indies. 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