En Plein Air

Kings County Museum

And that’s wrap! If you haven’t yet seen the Brush With Nature exhibition, time is running out. The paint isn’t even dry on a few of the paintings, and we are sad to say the show is drawing to a close on Aug. 31. Everyone here at the Kings County Museum is thrilled with this […]

The Kings County Museum Summer of Crafts

Kings County Museum

We are excited to share a variety of artistic projects for your child to enjoy, including numerous sensory-based crafts and activities. This 3-day program takes place on three consecutive Wednesday afternoons from 1pm – 3pm: on July 27th, August 3rd, and August 10th . Each date has unique crafts and activities planned, so your child […]

Chair Caning Workshop

Kings County Museum

KHS member Bill Naylor will be instructing a chair caning workshop on September 20th from 1PM – 3PM. To register please contact the museum at info@kingscountymuseum.ca or 902-678-6237. 

Special Members Meeting

Louis Millett Community Complex 9489 Commercial St, New Minas

Please join a special members meeting at the Louis Millett Community Complex on September 21st at 7:30PM.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Kings County Museum

To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Kentville. Smudge with Carolyn Landry. Webster Court side of the Kings County Museum. 12:30PM

Basketry Workshop with Carolyn Landry

Kings County Museum

Mi’kmaq Basketry Workshop with Carolyn Landry Redfeather’s Native Art Cultural Services September 30th, 2022 limited to 12 particpants Registration info@kingscountymuseum.ca  902-678-6237 By Donation. Minimum Suggested Donation $15                                                          […]

War Time Knitting: Remembrance and Recognition

Kings County Museum

Please join the Kings Historical Society and Four Seasons Fibre Group for the official opening of our exhibit; War Time Knitting: Remembrance and Recognition, an initiative created and formed in recognition of the many Canadian men and women who served their country during WWII and the achievements of Canadian women who knit garments for the […]

Monthly Meeting and Talk Annie’s Secret; Genealogical sleuthing through time and place

Kings County Museum

  A letter dated 1902, a story passed through 3 generations and a 10year journey through the archives of Kentville, Nova Scotia, St. John’s NFLD and Trenton, New Jersey. The search for Annie Winsor is a fascinating story of a woman’s longing to find her birth great-grandmother and her determined quest to reach her goal. With teasing archival threads and seemingly […]

Victorian Funeral Customs, Body Preservation and Cemetery Stones

Kings County Museum

Have you ever unwrapped a Mummy for fun?  The Victorian’s did…join us to learn about what other customs they entertained around death. From mummification to modern embalming practices we will learn about the history of body preservation. The evening will end with tales of lives past as told by the spirits of Chipman Corner Cemetery. […]

Handmade for the Holly Days

Kings County Museum

Longing for an old fashioned Christmas? Join us and the folks from The Northville Farm Heritage Centre and say, “Out with the new and in with the old!” As thoughts turn to seasonal events join us to celebrate all things homespun, traditional, and timeless. Rug hooking, spinning, blacksmithing and more can be enjoyed with family […]

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