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

What's New?

  • Book Sale — Saturday, September 19, 9am-1pm
  • "Ruff Tides" Lecture and Book Launch with author Laura Churchill Duke - Thursday, October 15 @ 7:00pm

  • Read the September 2026 issue of our newsletter here
  • View a list of books available for purchase in our gift shop here

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Events

Colchester Historical Society Book Sale

The Colchester Historical Society is getting ready for a fall book sale. If you have a surplus of gently used...

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"Ruff Tides" Lecture + Book Launch with author Laura Churchill Duke

In the 1840s, young Benjamin and his family live on an isolated Nova Scotia island. There is no church, no...

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Colchester Historical Society Antique Roadshow

Discover the history and value of antique and vintage items at the Colchester Historical Society Antique Roadshow. All proceeds from...

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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