Meet our summer staff
Taylor Amirault, Research AssistantTaylor is back for her second summer at the West Hants Historical Society as the Genealogy Research […]
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WHHS accepts Rudnicki painting, They Fought to Serve, on permanent loan
On the morning of July 9th 2020 we had one of those magical moments when all the right things come
Maritime History
The Sure Cure of the Cod Liver Oil
In December, 1917, tragedy struck Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Halifax Explosion, a devastating event, was one that ultimately left around
Hants County History, Museum
The Doctor Will See You Now
I have always had a love of medicine, I think it stems from the fact that I grew up in
Museum
Strange Pieces of the Past
There’s no doubt technology has advanced a long way. In my time, I’ve seen phones go from attached to the
Walter Francis Lunn – A Fallen Soldier of The Great War: His Story
Walter Lunn – A Fallen Soldier of the Great War – by Kevin Lunn Walter Lunn was born in Newport Station,
Museum
What Am I? Museum Edition
What Am I? I have two ceramic arms. What Am I? I have a large base, so I don’t tip
Museum
Rules to Teach By
We often refer to the past as a simpler time, when no one had any worries and the rules weren’t
Fort Edward, Hants County History, Maritime History
The Home of the County Fair
Here in Windsor most people only know us for our giant pumpkins and for discovering the great sport of hockey,
Putting a Name to a Face: Our Fourth Challenge
For our fourth challenge, we have a photo of a young girl in a sweet white dress. This is obviously