Beginning in the 1730s, Irish settlers arrived in Tilting and began to shape the landscape through the construction of houses and fhising rooms to support the inshore fishery. Bringing customs from Ireland, Irish settlers subdivided the land and developed groups of extended family neighbourhoods, as well as maintaining traditions like keeping gardens. Tilting is remarkable as a surviving example of the Irish-Newfoundland cultural landscape. Tilting was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2002.
The town features several historic buildings, including the Dwyer Premises, Lane House and the Old Post Office. Many who live in Tilting today are descendants of its early families, and creative traditions like music, dance and storytelling continue throughout the island.
As part of Craft at Risk, apprentices were able to learn and develop skills in folk art in Tilting. Tilting is home to a number of arts and craft organizations and workshops such as Fogo Island Metalworks, Fogo Island Saltfire Pottery, Herring Cove Art Gallery and Studio, Fogo Island Arts, Wind and Waves Artisans Guild and more. Tilting and Fogo Island have become a haven for artists from around the world.
Sources:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=10183
https://www.townoffogoisland.ca/home/41
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/attractions/213394
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