JMGiles

The West Hants Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Windsor, NS and serving the Avon area. The WHHS has been in operation since 1973, and operates a Museum, genealogy department and the national historic site of Fort Edward in Windsor, NS.

Bennett Smith

Bennett Smith (1808-1886) was a prominent shipbuilder and shipowner in Windsor, Nova Scotia, playing a significant role in the town’s “Golden Age of Sail.” His story is deeply intertwined with the region’s rich maritime history. Early Life and Family Legacy Born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, on November 29, 1808, Bennett Smith was the son of […]

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Job Title: Research and Genealogy Research Assistant

Museum Guide Interpreters & Genealogical Research Assistant Tentative Start Date: May 23, 2025* Number of Weeks: 14*         Number of Positions: 4 Hourly Wage: $15.70             Hours Per Week: 35 Days:  Wed – Sun                Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm *Start date and duration will be determined by the available program funding that we receive. Position Duties and Tasks: Under the direction

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Pedalling Through History: a look at the early sport of cycling in West Hants

By Sarah Kasprzak for the West Hants Historical Society But you’ll look sweetUpon the seatOf a bicycle built for two “Daisy Bell”, Harry Dacre, 1892 When I had the idea to pull together an exhibit on cycling in Windsor, I honestly wasn’t even aware of how strong the ties are between our community and the

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