• A Not-For-Profit Museum & Archives

Our Mission

The Colchester Historical Society continues to preserve and present Colchester County's past, offering an authentic and inclusive perspective on local history and culture through community and visitor engagement in its operation of the Colchester Historeum, a museum and archives located in Truro, Nova Scotia. Using contemporary methods of interpretation, collections management, and education, we encourage conversation, understanding, and meaningful connections between all individuals.

Colchester Historeum
Events

Lunch & Learn May 21

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The benefits of creating a more natural landscape with native plants will be the topic of our Lunch & Learn...

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Heritage Celebration Award

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Do you know a group or individual who has contributed to the preservation or promotion of Colchester County heritage? This...

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Join us for Crib on Tuesdays

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Join us every Tuesday for a game of Crib, enjoy a little friendly competition and a lot of laughs!It is...

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Museum

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