Museum of New Ideas with Andrew Milne

Kings County Museum

  An Uncommon Outcome Talk and Q&A on art practices and the creative process with artist Andrew Milne.      

Haunted Houses 101

Kings County Museum

Join us (if you dare) for a public lecture on haunted houses and an overview of the investigation of this phenomenon. A local “haunting” will be examined in detail through the experiences of Randall House Museum Curator Krystal Tanner.   Who’s that rapping on my door?  

“Heels and Baby Faces;History of Professional Wrestling In Kings County”

Kings County Museum

Our presenters…..and stay tuned for an announcement of our special guest! Maynard Stevens Maynard has been a wrestling fan for many years and has seen many of the legends in Berwick’s Arena and at the Halifax Forum. More often than not he cheers for the “heel” rather than the “baby face”. His favourite wrestling memory […]

Soldiers Social

Ball Room Main Sreet Station 325 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Kings Historical Society and CentreStage Theatre are hosting a night of wartime camaraderie with a touch of the poignant. Guests will enjoy a night of live 1940’s era music, food, theatre and dancing. The “Andrews Sisters” will make a special appearance! There will be a cash bar serving refreshments and “cigarette” girls will stroll the ballroom of the Cornwallis Inn. This event is not only a fundraiser for our societies, but also a night to honour our World War II veterans. We look forward to welcoming you to our event as we rewind the clocks while recognizing the perseverance and sacrifice of our veterans.

$25 – $30

The Biggest Mill:The History of the Davison Lumbering Empire

Orchard Room Kings County Municipal Building 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, NS, Canada

  Friday November 17, 2017  7pm – 9pm (2 Hours ) Historian Philip Spencer, will be sharing the story of the Davison Lumber Company. The initiative of early Nova Scotian pioneers grew into an empire of legendary proportions. This presentation traces the Davison name in lumbering from Samuel Mack to the collapse of the Davison […]

Artist’s Talk Remembrance Road Photography Exhibit

Kings County Museum

Tuesday November 28, 2017  7:30pm – 9pm (1 Hour 30 Minutes) The Kings County Museum in Kentville is pleased to host the photography of Justine MacDonald. Justine is a photographer, writer, and world traveller. She enjoys using these pursuits to explore history and the world in general. Her focus is on creating architectural and abstract […]

Confederation Yuletide Tea

Kings County Museum

Join us for a Confederation Yuletide Tea The Kings Historical Society will be hosting a Confederation Yuletide Tea at the Kings County Museum in Kentville (37 Cornwallis Street) on Saturday December the 2nd from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm.  . Visit our Yuletide Victorian Parlour, Curiosity Shoppe and Live Music Jam on our main floor.  On […]

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