Museum

Our museum reflects life in Colchester County—from Five Islands to Kemptown, from Tatamagouche to Stewiacke—and includes a variety of ever-changing displays.

Curated from our collection of over 10,000 artifacts, our gallery offers a cross-section of our county's history. We strive for inclusivity, promoting Mi'kmaq, Acadian, African Nova Scotian, as well as Planter heritage.

This page highlights some of our most recent changes.

Colchester County has a rich history of shipbuilding, from the north shore of the Minas Basin in Great Village and Economy, to Tatamagouche in the north, and along the Shubenacadie River. This display highlights some prominent ship captains and features some unique artifacts related to the sea.

Many of these artifacts, including a six-foot-long half hull model ship, were recently donated by the Great Village Historical Society.

This display celebrates the Cobequid Planters. Following the expulsion of the Acadians in the 1750s, settlers, known as Planters, were recruited by colonists in New England and Ireland in to inhabit the newly-formed townships of Truro, Onslow, and Londonderry.

We also recognize the contribution of the late Bonnie Waddell, a Society member and volunteer who commissioned authentic Planter-era costumes for the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Cobequid Planters, which was celebrated in 2011.

There's lots to look at on our archive walls as well.

A mini-display featuring photos from our archival collection currently commemorates Camp Debert.