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Windsor Family Powerhouse: Windsor streets and the families who named them

Hants County History, Museum, News

FOR GENERATIONS, hoofs, feet and tires have tread on the, often pothole ridden, streets of Windsor, Nova Scotia. If you’ve lived here since birth, you know exactly where every short-cut is. You know that the driveway that cuts between the curling rink and the bottle depot saves you at least 4 minutes of walking time. And you can probably tell when you’re talking to someone who hails from Chester Road. But, what you may not know is how your street became a part of history.

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July 2015 Newsletter

Fort Edward, News

Season Kick Off and Twilight Tour

What you missed at WHHS’s official opening day

The cool June breeze gives relief to the short-clad, fanwaving people. Making their way up Fort Edward Street, the feeling of exhaustion could be heard from the occasional sigh or groan. Once at the top of the hill, the feeling of accomplishment pats away the sweat and eases aching knees. The view is marvelous, a scenic heaven for those who have never been to Windsor and an instance of restored justice for those who live down the road. This is our history and our future. Fort Edward: a staple of Windsor, Nova Scotia’s resilience and strength.

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The Big One

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Have you heard about The Big One? On September 11th from 4pm to 8pm, on the Waterfront in Windsor you can expect to indulge in great food, local wine, and live entertainment, all while supporting business in the Avon Region and Nova Scotia as a whole. The West Hants Historical Society is pleased to be involved

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