- A Not-For-Profit Museum & Archives dedicated to the history of Colchester County, Nova Scotia
Ross Hamilton: Dressed for Success Pride Month Lecture with Mieke van Vulpen
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Step into the remarkable story of Ross Hamilton, a Cumberland County native whose life bridged wartime service and theatrical fame. From his enlistment in the First World War and work as an ambulance driver to his celebrated performances in concert parties — most notably as “Marjorie”— Hamilton rose to post-war celebrity before serving again during the Second World War.
This lecture by Mieke van Vulpen explores Hamilton's complex journey, including his military expulsion and enduring legacy, bringing to light a fascinating and lesser-known chapter of local and national history.
Admission by donation or free to CHS members.
Book Buddies Story Time
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Families with children ages five to eight are invited to join “Book Buddies,” a three-session story time with CHS volunteers beginning in July.
Each story hour starts at 10 am. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is by donation or free to CHS members.