Joan Watson (CBC Marketplace) & Murray Creed (CBC Country Canada) – The Accidental Farmer: Who was the real hero of The Story of Ross Farm? Learn how William and Mary Ross immigrated to Nova Scotia in 1816 and overcame many challenges.
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Concert by Clary Croft. Tickets $20. Over his long career Clary has released many recordings and has written several books including, Helen Creighton: Canada’s First Lady of Folklore, that has been re-released in both hard copy and e-book form and his most recent title is, Witchcraft: Tales, Beliefs and Superstitions from the Maritimes. His concerts … Continue reading The Music of Clary Croft, Thursday, October 4 at 7:30pm
Dr. Allan Marble – The Impact of the Spanish Influenza on Nova Scotia, 1918-1920 – When ‘the great pandemic’ hit 100 years ago the results were 50 million, or more, deaths. Hear about Nova Scotia’s experience from a master story teller.
Benoit Lalonde – discusses the many beautiful waterfalls featured in his book, Waterfalls of Nova Scotia.
Thursday June 7 at 7:00pm. Book Launch of Joseph Ballard’s new book, Fairy Dells & Rustic Bowers: The Creation of Victoria Park in Truro, NS. Meet the author and view an exhibit about Victoria Park. Free admission, everyone welcome!