Lloyd Smith is a Kentville native having nudged his way into local broadcasting in the mid 1960’s at a “young and ripe” age. His dream of becoming a broadcaster took him to many levels within the industry from remote broadcast (now called “on Location”) to management and sales and then to becoming a town crier. […]

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 […]

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 […]

    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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]