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

What's New?

  • Help support the Colchester Historeum: donate now to the 2024 Annual Appeal!
  • You can now purchase our Historic 2025 Calendar while supplies last!


  • You can now view a list of our archival holdings online. Visit the archives page to learn more about our resources.

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Events

CANASTA WILL RESUME JANUARY 9, 2025

Get in on our Canasta game action Thursdays from 1-3 pm. New and experienced players are welcome. Admission is $2...

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CRIB PLAY WILL RESUME JANUARY 14, 2025

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Join our crib action on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm. You'll enjoy friendly competition along with a few laughs! Admission is...

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Museum

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