Jammin’ Tea

Kings County Museum

The Kings Historical Society will be hosting a Jammin’ Tea at the Kings County Museum in Kentville (37 Cornwallis Street) on Saturday December the 5th from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm.  Plan on doing some holiday shopping in our SWEET SHOP while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Visit our “Yuletide Victorian […]

$5

Christmas Party!

Kngs Arms Pub 390 Main Street, Kentville, NS, Canada

Have you reserved your spot for the   Kings Historical Society Christmas Party? Call Kate 902-678-6237 Bring a wrapped present  marked “For Boy”  or  “For Girl” for A classic party holiday gift   exchange / gift grab. Gifts go into a pile and then gifts are picked and stolen unless the gift is safe or the game […]

A Brief History of Underwear

Kings County Museum

    This exhibit explores the changing shape of the female figure over the course of a century by displaying period  examples of foundation wear and the accompanying outfits that would have been worn over them.  Narrative panels delve into the history behind the creation of such commonly worn items as bloomers, chemises and petticoats.  […]

SIGHTINGS, Exploring the Scope of the Canadian Sniper

Kings County Museum

The West Nova Scout-Sniper Platoon H. Col. John Leefe, West NS Regt Italy 1944: the Allies had successfully driven the Italian and German forces out of Sicily and invaded the Italian mainland. The First Canadian Division was now part of the famous British 8th Army. Canadians, British and other Commonwealth forces were responsible for driving […]

The Great Kings Historical Society Show and Tell

Kings County Museum

Own something that makes you say, “what’s it?”? Bring it along and see if the historical society membership can help you identify it. Own something that is unique but might stump the collective knowledge of our membership? Bring it along to share. Have questions about proper care for your object? Ask our resident conservator. All […]

KHS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kings County Museum

Annual General Meeting plus Public Talk: SIGHTINGS, Exploring the Scope of the Canadian Sniper in WWII               Tuesday, May 31, 2016 7:30 pm Kings County Museum 37 Cornwallis Street Kentville (902) 678-6237 www.kingscountymuseum.ca   Free Will Offering   A new exhibit curated by the West Nova Scotia Regiment History Committee, and hosted by the Kings […]

Annual Summer Potluck Picnic

Northville Farm Heritage Centre 1158 Steadman Road, Centreville, NS, Canada

  Our Annual Potluck Picnic is on June 28th. We are holding it at Northville Farm Heritage Farm Centre this year. There will be horse drawn wagon rides! Also it would be fun to have a little variety show of sorts. If you have an act (music, comedy, poetry or skits) you would like put […]

Exploring Miner’s Marsh “There is nothing minor about Miner’s Marsh!”

Kings County Museum

  Exciting News!! Our Miner’s Marsh Exhibit is opening in September of 2016. We will explore the Life Aquatica, “Life on Terra Firma” and “Life in the Air” through an exhibit that meanders through the 4 seasons of the marsh. We will look at conservation, education, recreation and the role of the marsh as an economic […]

Clary Croft – Concert in the Court Room

Kings County Museum

An evening with famed folklorist, writer and entertainer CLARY CROFT This promises to be a magical night of music in our historic courtroom as Clary brings his beautiful tenor voice, impeccable musicianship and amazing knowledge of folklore and music to share. He is well known for his continuing work with the collection of his late mentor, […]

$20

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