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 […]

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, […]

  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 […]