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 […]

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 […]

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 . The dramatic story underscores the close kinship among soldiers, the tremendous […]

 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

                           $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 […]

                           $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 […]

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.  […]