- A Not-For-Profit Museum & Archives dedicated to the history of Colchester County, Nova Scotia
The Christmas Bird Counts Lunch & Learn with Ross Hall
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Bird watchers will be sure to enjoy this Lunch & Learn presentation by Ross Hall, who will discuss the Christmas Bird Counts — the world's longest-running citizen wildlife survey recruiting the annual participation of observers around the world. Hall, who has participated in the Truro count since 1990, will discuss the origins, methods, and importance of the counts, and how to get involved. Bird watching is a passionate hobby for the now-retired regional wildlife biologist who worked in his field for 32 years in Nova Scotia.
Bring your lunch, refreshments provided.
Admission by donation or free to CHS members.
DNA and Me Lunch & Learn with Stephen Newson
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation by amateur genealogist and history buff Stephen Newson, who will share his experiences using various genealogy tools and DNA to unlock family mysteries.
As part of Steve’s journey to locate the birth families of his half-siblings, he will explain his use of DNA matches and genealogy matches, addressing some of the practical and ethical questions surrounding the use of DNA.
In the words of “Finding Your Roots” documentary TV series host Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., “DNA doesn’t lie.”
Bring your lunch, refreshments provided.
Admission by donation or free to CHS members.
Colchester Roots: Intro to Genealogy
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Join Colchester Historeum archives staff as they lead another venture into local history and genealogy.
Topics include tips to get started, stay on track and where to find resources; births, marriages and deaths; maps from different time periods and how they are useful; census records, directories, deeds, wills, Bibles, taxes, ledgers, business and school records, yearbooks and more!
No registration is required.
All sessions are held in the main floor Patterson Room at the Colchester East Hants Library in Truro.
Crib action every Tuesday 1-3 pm
Join our crib action every Tuesday from 1-3 pm.
New and experienced players are welcome.
Admission is $2 or free with a Colchester Historical Society membership.
Canasta card play every Thursday from 1-3pm
Join our Canasta card play every Thursday from 1-3 pm.
New and experienced players are welcome.
Admission is $2 or free with a Colchester Historical Society membership.