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 […]
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, […]
A Marsh for all Seasons – Kentville has a wonderful hidden gem in its center: Duck’s Unlimited Miner’s Marsh. It has 1.7 km of easy walking trail and is home to many birds and waterfowl. Join Naturalist Andy Dean for a talk and photo tour of this area, which the Town of Kentville makes sure is […]
The Kings Historical Society presents an evening with Earth Spirit Society of Nova Scotia. A panel will speak on some of the pagan traditions being practiced today in Nova Scotia, followed by a question period. Earth Spirit Society is composed of individuals from many pagan spiritual paths, including Druids, Eclectics, Heathens, Wiccans, Witches and others. […]
Join Wendy Robicheau, Archivist at Acadia University for a talk on WW1 soldiers connected to Acadia University. Wendy contributes to a wonderful blog, Acadia and the War, which explores how the students and staff of Acadia University, the Acadia Collegiate Academy, and the Acadia Ladies Seminary responded to the First World War. This blog follows the […]
Soldiers Social Promo Our major fundraiser of the year ! Take a step back in time while honouring our World War II veterans. A night of music,dancing, food and drink. This is a fundraiser in partnership with CentreStage Theatre and The Cornwallis Inn. To “set our stage” music will be provided by Rewind and […]
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 David MacInnes will be giving a talk on prehistoric Orkney. David spent six months (Jan 2016-July 2016) doing post graduate work at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute in Scotland. He had the opportunity to join with other research post-graduate students at the Ness of Brodgar excavations. Click below to […]
Yuletide Tea “A Woodsy Wonderland” The Kings Historical Society will be hosting their annual Yuletide Cream Tea “Woodsy Wonderland “at the Kings County Museum in Kentville (37 Cornwallis Street) on Saturday December the 3rd from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm. Plan on doing some holiday shopping in our SWEET SHOP while you enjoy the sights […]
To reserve your time with the 150 chair contact us info@kingscountymuseum.ca To upload your photograph to our curator contact us curator@kingscountymuseum.ca Canada 150 Chair Project A Front Row Seat to Canadian History www.Canada150Chair.com We have asked local photographers to record the places that inspire them and include you in the picture because…. ♫ this chair is […]
Monthly Meeting plus The Great Kings Historical Society Show and Tell It is a night devoted to discovery at the Kings County Museum. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:30 pm Kings County Museum 37 Cornwallis Street Kentville (902) 678-6237 www.kingscountymuseum.ca Free Will Offering Own something that makes you say, “what’s it?” bring it along and […]
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
