• A Not-For-Profit Museum & Archives dedicated to the history of Colchester County, Nova Scotia

What's New?

  • Mark your calendars for upcoming presentations:

    "Rediscovering Lyell: Unearthing a Lost Fossil Site in the Cliffs of Fundy," presented by Dr. Tim Fedak — Wednesday, October 15 @ 7pm

    "The Ghost Ship of the Northumberland Strait," presented by Shelley LeFresne — Wednesday, October 22 @ Noon

  • Read the August 2025 issue of our newsletter here
  • View a list of books available for purchase in our gift shop here

 <img src=
Events

The Ghost Ship of the Northumberland Strait Halloween Lunch & Learn

Ghost Ship Oct. 22
The legend of the fiery ghost ship of the Northumberland Strait will highlight a Halloween Lunch & Learn by Shelley...

Read More 

Colchester Roots: Intro to Genealogy

Join Colchester Historeum archives staff as they lead another four-session venture into local history and genealogy starting at 6:30 pm...

Read More 

History Hub: "Stories about the Community of Folly Lake"

Join CHS members Elinor Maher and Valerie Tucker as they dive into stories about the community of Folly Lake during...

Read More 

The Society at a glance:

The Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts and stories related to Colchester heritage. Our Gift Shop offers you an opportunity for take-home treasures.
The Archives preserves thousands of records, documents, publications, and photos to help with historical and genealogical research. All year round, we host educational events which expand our understanding of Colchester's history. Heritage Awards are presented annually to individuals and groups in recognition of their contributions to preserving county heritage.
An e-newsletter keeps our members up to date with news and features stories about local history and our programs.

Archive Photo Gallery

Click on photo for enlarged slide show.

Archibald's store, East Prince St.-1897
DAR train crossing Pleasant St. - 1958
Inglis Place early 1900's
Exhibition hill top of Exhibition St. early 1900's
Corner of Inglis Pl. and Prince St. looking West - 1890's
Esplanade parade early 1900's
CNR Station early 1940's
Normal College early 1900's
Truro Fire Station-1895
Truro Fire Station-1930'S
Victoria Square - 1890
 Esplanade-1894
Court St-1894
Victoria Park-1914
Civic Building, Prince St. - 1930's