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

What's New?

  • Colchester Historical Society Annual General Meeting Everyone welcome  — 7:00pm, Wednesday, June 25th

  • Read the latest issue of our newsletter here: April 2025

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Events

Colchester Historical Society Annual General Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the upcoming Colchester Historical Society Annual General Meeting. Discover what was achieved during the last...

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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...

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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