Kings County Museum

Broadcasting Then and Now
2015-11-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Orchard Room Kings County Municipal Building, 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 3W3, Canada
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. Only one
question!..what profession was an original town crier? All will be
revealed the evening of Tuesday, November 24th.
Some of Lloyd’s accomplishments:
Town Crier of Windsor (1978)
Honorary Lifetime Member and Treasurer
The Nova Scotia Guild of Town Criers
Honorary Lifetime Member,
The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers, United Kingdom
Honorary Town Crier of West Hants and Kings Counties
Towns of Hantsport, Wolfville and Kentville
Villages of New Minas, Kingston and Greenwood
The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth 11, Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
Winner: 2015 Nova Scotia Provincial Town Crier Championships
Town of Windsor 2015 Provincial Volunteer of the Year

Remembering.... through music and theatre
2015-11-07 19:30 - 21:30
$15 Adults $12 Students and seniors (65+)
“Come and spend an evening remembering wartime through music and theatre.” CentreStage Theatre and the Kings Historical Society will come together for our second year of celebrating two special nights of camaraderie. Join our musicians REWIND ,plus Sally Wilkie ,Bob Connon, Ed Coleman and Wayne MacDonald and our actors, Jax Bruneau, JoeAnne Dobblesteyn,Hannah Mitchel, Beth Irvine,Gabe Skaling,Darrel Doucette, and Simon Panowskii on a journey of remembrance.
All takes place beginning at 7:30pm on November 6th and 7th in the old court room of the Kings County Museum, 37 Cornwallis St. in Kentville.
Refreshments of war cake, coffee and tea during intermission.
Click here for the program.
Call 902-678-8040 or 902-678-6237 for reservations.”

Remembering..through music and theatre
2015-11-06 19:30 - 21:30
$15 Adults $12 Students and seniors (65+)“Come and spend an evening remembering wartime through music and theatre.” CentreStage Theatre and the Kings Historical Society will come together for our second year of celebrating two special nights of camaraderie. Join our musicians REWIND ,plus Sally Wilkie ,Bob Connon, Ed Coleman and Wayne MacDonald and our actors, Jax Bruneau, JoeAnne Dobblesteyn,Hannah Mitchel, Beth Irvine,Gabe Skaling,Darrel Doucette, and Simon Panowski on a journey of remembrance.
All takes place beginning at 7:30pm on November 6th and 7th in the old court room of the Kings County Museum, 37 Cornwallis St. in Kentville.
Click here for the program.
Refreshments of war cake, coffee and tea during intermission.
Call 902-678-8040 or 902-678-6237 for reservations.”
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Ghost Stories with Maynard
2015-10-30 | Kings County Museum
On October 30, 2015 Maynard Stevens will be on hand to share devilishly delicious Halloween tales at the museum. Why not join him to get into the “Spirit” of Halloween.
Tales will be told on the hour from 10AM-3PM

Monthly Meeting "Going Over" David Mossman
2015-10-27 19:30 - 21:00
Going Over is the biography of Mossman’s father Titus Mossman who served with the 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Nova Scotian Highlanders )on the Western Front.
Mossman, who was born in Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, described the book as “basically, a tribute to him [his father].
The dramatic story underscores the close kinship among soldiers, the tremendous self-sacrifice, the costs and dubious glory of war and the after effects on soldiers, their families and succeeding generations.

Witchcraft! with Clary Croft
2015-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Kings County Museum
The Kings Historical Society presents an evening with famed folklorist, writer and entertainer CLARY CROFT exploring Witchcraft! The subject evokes curiosity, fascination, and sometimes, abhorrence. In the Maritimes, a region with a rich tradition of storytelling, accounts of witchcraft are abundant. Folklorist CLARY CROFT will explore some of the many examples of witchcraft identified in the Maritimes and explain their cultural origins-Scottish, Mi’kmaq, Acadian, German, among others. He will offer examples of spells, charms, and superstitions involving everything from animal horns and blood to salt and milk. Croft will also trace witchcraft’s more official history from the Maritimes’ first witch trial in 1684 to the the trial of Jean Campagna-followed by others throughout the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.CROFT’S book Witchcraft is a thoroughly researched history of an often-misunderstood practice and a rich source of Maritime folklore.
For a review of one of Clary’s past presentations on this topic click here .
A limited number of Witchcraft books will be available and a book signing will follow the talk.
There will be a freewill offering in support of the Kings Historical Society.

Monthly Meeting The Private Life of Jessie MacCallum. Diarist of Windsor & St. George, 1901-1910
2015-09-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Kings County Municipal Building, 87 Cornwallis St, Kentville, NS, B4N 3W3, Canada
Jessie MacCallum was fifteen years old when she wrote her first diary entry on January first 1901. Set on the cusp of the Edwardian Era, Jessie’s entries will take us on a journey back to the early 20th century. Jessie’s writings include stories of her many travels via the then extensive railway network and also open windows to view her interests in sports, clothing, the outdoors ….and boys……
This promises to be a fascinating evening .
Dr. Julian Gwyn, who has been the leading researcher of Jessie’s diary will lead the talk and excerpts from her diary will be on exhibit during the evening.
Descendants of Jessie will also be in attendance.
Refreshments to follow.
Freewill Offering.
Please note this is a new venue for the Kings Historical Society Monthly Meeting.
Parking is in the municipal parking lot behind building.
Entrance to the Orchard Room is adjacent to parking lot.

A toast to Queen Elizabeth II
2015-09-09 13:00 - 14:15, 2015-09-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2015-09-03 01:00 - 14:15

Love in Bloom...a delicious summer afternoon.....
2015-08-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Prescott House Museum, 1633 Starrs Point Road, Starrs Point, Nova Scotia, B4N 2E2, Canada
A sweet and savoury summer blend of the literature of love in the style of bygone days and congenial refreshments awaits those who attend our “Love in Bloom II” fete amidst the glorious gardens of the Prescott House Museum on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 2-3.30pm.
Our late summer fete will include dramatic readings of Kings County love stories, music on the green, games of croquet and conkers, and light fare refreshment. Ticket price is $12.00 a person and includes admission to the Prescott House Museum.
Period fancy dress is encouraged. This year our music is swing era with the fabulous REWIND band and our theatrical and poetry pieces from 1790- modern day.
Proceeds in support of the Kings County Museum.
News Video of last years event
