The Belfast Riot of 1847: Bloodshed, Land, and Legacy in PEI – with Author Callum Beck

(Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SijOVPQerV8?si=XwDuKG82k5H1V6bg)

The Belfast Riot of 1847 is one of Prince Edward Island’s darkest and most hidden historical events. In this gripping episode, I sit down with Calum Beck, author of The Belfast Riot of 1847, for a deep dive into the violent power struggles and land conflicts that left a lasting mark on the Island’s history.

Imagine a clash so brutal it ended in bloodshed, dividing communities for generations. In 1847, tenant farmers and settlers fought fiercely over the appointment of a land agent for Scottish Lord Selkirk — a landlord who owned over 100,000 acres of PEI. The riot claimed lives and sent shockwaves through the Island’s development, leaving a legacy still felt today.

Calum Beck uncovers this hidden chapter with remarkable detail, helping us understand how these struggles shaped PEI’s land ownership, governance, and social fabric.

From my perspective as a REALTOR®, understanding the land’s history adds critical context to the real estate landscape we work in today. Stories like these reveal how deeply rooted our communities are — and why local knowledge matters so much when navigating PEI's real estate market.

Whether you’re passionate about PEI’s history, local culture, or simply curious about how the past shapes the present, this episode is a must-listen.

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