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

What's New?

  • Our 2026 Historic Calendar is now for sale! The theme is "Shop Local: Historic Stores of Colchester County." $20.00 (no tax) at the Historeum gift shop.
  • Read the October 2025 issue of our newsletter here
  • The Christmas Bird Counts: a Lunch & Learn presentation with Ross Hall — Wednesday, November 19 @ Noon
  • Colchester Roots: Intro to Genealogy — next session at the Truro Library, Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:30pm
  • View a list of books available for purchase in our gift shop here

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Events

The Christmas Bird Counts Lunch & Learn with Ross Hall

Bird watchers will be sure to enjoy this Lunch & Learn presentation by Ross Hall, who will discuss the Christmas...

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DNA and Me Lunch & Learn with Stephen Newson

Join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation by amateur genealogist and history buff Stephen Newson, who will share his...

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Colchester Roots: Intro to Genealogy

Join Colchester Historeum archives staff as they lead another venture into local history and genealogy. Topics include tips to get...

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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