Longing for an old-fashioned Christmas? Join us and the folks from The Northville Farm Heritage Centre and say, “Out with the new and in with the old!” As thoughts turn to seasonal events join us to celebrate all things homespun, traditional, and timeless. Traditional crafts, blacksmithing , festive children’s activities and more can be enjoyed […]
Longing for an old-fashioned Christmas? Join us and the folks from The Northville Farm Heritage Centre and say, “Out with the new and in with the old!” As thoughts turn to seasonal events join us to celebrate all things homespun, traditional, and timeless. Traditional crafts, blacksmithing , festive children’s activities and more can be enjoyed […]
Afternoon Tea on the Bay. A small and intimate gathering, perfect for those who love a touch of nostalgia and old-fashioned holiday elegance.
Tickets are $40 each and seating is limited— be sure to reserve yours early!
Create a nautical rope basket from reclaimed rope.
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.
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”, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are always looking for event volunteers! If you would like to help during one of our upcoming events please let us know by emailing info@kingscountymuseum.ca or by calling 902-678-6237
