Kings Historical Society’s Monthly Meeting plus Al Penney, of Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club. Would you like to talk to astronauts in the International Space Station? Make friends around the world? Build electronic projects? Assist your community in times of disaster? Keep in touch when traveling off the beaten path? If so, then welcome to […]
Join Jerome the Gravekeeper and his ghostly friends at the Kings County Museum for an evening of family friendly historical productions of Ghost Talks. Space is limited, reserve your tickets!
Pysanky is the Ukrainian tradition of painting eggs as a way to welcome spring and the new harvest. The tradition holds that as long as these colorful eggs are being painted, good will prevail over evil.
If you have always wanted to explore your family history but don’t know where to begin, this series is for you! Learn the basics about the various resources and technology available, as well as the techniques and practices of compiling sound research. Cost $100 for six weekly classes, 1:30-3 p.m., (April 12, 19, 26, and […]
The Community and Family History Committee of the Kings Historical Society is meeting in April.
If you have always wanted to explore your family history but don’t know where to begin, this series is for you! Learn the basics about the various resources and technology available, as well as the techniques and practices of compiling sound research. Cost $100 for six weekly classes, 1:30-3 p.m., (April 12, 19, 26, and […]
If you have always wanted to explore your family history but don’t know where to begin, this series is for you! Learn the basics about the various resources and technology available, as well as the techniques and practices of compiling sound research. Cost $100 for six weekly classes, 1:30-3:00 p.m., (April 12, 19, 26, and […]
Richard Stern is an avid nature photographer. He will be showing highlights of his work and offering tips and techniques for capturing nature in a special presentation on May 3. Hosted by the Kings Historical Society. Members of the public are welcome to attend, Richard Stern will share his photography tips for capturing nature.
In 1798, William Forsyth arrives in the new world from Scotland, trained as a clergyman and determined to make his mark. After a false start or two, William finds his place in the Annapolis Valley and begins a forty-year ministry. This historical novel is for anyone who is interested in Planter history, or the roots of Presbyterian traditions.
Join author Carolyn Nicholson as she launches her first book. Years of delving into family history inspired her to turn pages of research into her first book. She is a graduate of Mount St. Vincent University and the Atlantic School of Theology as well as the Halifax Infirmary School of Health Information Management, and has worked in both these fields as well as teaching at the post-secondary level.
She is currently retired and has completed her second book about her ancestors, with the working title of: Traitors, Cannibals, Highlanders, and Vikings.
Carolyn lives in Halifax and continues to research her Nova Scotia roots, in the company of her three sisters, who are always happy to go with her on her research adventures.
Jeff Newbury, a local educator, hiking enthusiast and natural history buff will discuss possible adventures close to home at the May membership meeting of the Kings Historical Society. All are welcome! Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
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
