By Mark Squibb/November 11, 2021
At 10 years old, Evan O’Brien might be the youngest museum curator in the province.
O’Brien opened up a pop-up museum in his Cape Broyle home to help raise funds for the Royal Canadian Legion. For a cost of $2, O’Brien gives folks a tour of artifacts and war memorabilia, much of which had been passed down through the family.
“A lot of this is part of my family history,” said O’Brien. “My favorite is an American helmet that I’m pretty sure was used in Vietnam.”
He said he got the idea from a YouTube video, in which someone else put their collection on display.
In total, O’Brien raised $110 for the Legion through the museum, which was to be presented to the Mount Pearl Legion on Remembrance Day.
He said it’s important, especially on Remembrance Day, to remember those who fought and sacrificed during wartime.
