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  • “Outskirts of Ordinary” Book Talk with Steve Skafte

    Kings County Museum

    Join renowned photographer, author (Tales From Abandoned Nova Scotia, This River was Once a Road) ,adventurer and historian, Steve Skafte, as he shares heartfelt and harrowing stories from his latest book. Stories of Annapolis Valley folks who beat the odds to be themselves.

  • SOLD OUT Water Colour Workshop

    Kings County Museum

    Water Colour Workshop  Date: Saturday, May 23 from 10am to 2pmLocation: Kings County Museum 37 Bridge Street Kentville NSCost: $50Number of participants: max 10Register- info@kingscountymuseum.ca In this hands-on workshop participants will paint watercoloured apple blossoms on 5.5 x 7.5 cold pressed 140 lb paper (provided). All necessary brushes and paint will be supplied.Participants are welcome […]

  • Not Just Apples: Survival Strategies of Annapolis Valley Farmers Before World War II

    Kings County Museum

    ”Not Just Apples: Survival Strategies of Annapolis Valley Farmers Before World War II”, presented by James Murton of Nipissing University, looks at how Annapolis Valley families made a living before the Second World War. Although the region became famous for its apple industry, most farmers relied on much more than orchards alone, combining apple growing […]

  • The Postal History Of Kings County

    Kings County Museum

    June 6th at 2pm: Postal History This presentation will examine the history of postal service in Kings County, Nova Scotia, from the pre-Confederation period to the present day. Drawing on local records and historical research, it will explore the development of post offices, mail routes, transportation networks, and communication systems within the region. The talk […]

  • Forgotten Voices: Poor Farms in Kings County

    Kings County Museum

    We are excited to announce that the exhibition “Forgotten Voices: Poor Farms in Kings County” will officially open at the Kings County Museum on Saturday, June 13th! To mark the opening, Kings County Museum curator, Kaleigh Weickert, will be giving a public talk about the history of poor farms in Nova Scotia as well as […]

  • Pop UP Thrift Sale

    Kings County Museum

    Shop second hand clothes and books and support the museum!

  • Discovery Day at the Museum! “Junior Agricultural Adventure”

    Kings County Museum

    Come join us for a JUNIOR AGRICULTURE ADVENTURE! Come join in the fun children’s programming on July 18th. Designed for kids aged 5-10, this drop-off program will include snacks, hands-on activities, and all supplies provided. We’ll also be joined by some great guests from local community organizations!Registration is now open. Email events@kingscountymuseum.ca for more information […]