This is a copy of a letter submitted by Gary Nelson, Vice-President of the West Hants Historical Society, to the council of West Hants Regional Municipality on January 23, 2022. It has been slightly modified here to suit online readability. From: Gary Nelson, Vice-President, West Hants Historical Society Date: Jan 23, 2022 Re: Former Swimming …
Article posted to Saltwire Network by Carole Morris-Underhill on Jan 18, 2022. Click here for original article. WINDSOR, N.S. – Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. That’s one of the key messages being delivered to West Hants councillors as the municipality looks to sell off property near a national historic site. Members of the West …
This article was published to the Saltwire Network on December 2, 2021 by Carole Morris-Underhill. Click Here for Original Article. West Hants Historical Society, residents hope to delay rezoning, change councillors’ minds WINDSOR, N.S. — Despite a recent surge of community interest in redeveloping Windsor’s former outdoor pool site, West Hants council is moving forward …
By Taylor Amirault for the West Hants Historical Society In 1996, ground was torn away to construct a residential subdivision in Falmouth, Nova Scotia. When going to work that morning, the bulldozer, and backhoe drivers were not expecting what the day would bring them, which included over 200 human bones. Many individuals are familiar with …
Acadian Child: the face of pre-deportation Piziquid Read More »
August 25, 2020 Cancellation of 2020 WHHS Heritage Banquet Dear Members and Patrons, The West Hants Historical Society has made the difficult decision to cancel our annual heritage banquet which, due to COVID, was postponed until September 26th. When I say, difficult, I’m speaking in terms of it being our main annual fundraiser, not in …
As an amazing summer season draws to a close we’d like to thank our members and patrons for your support through the challenging past few months. Saturday, August 29th 2020, will be the last full day that we will be open before we begin our Autumn Hours of Operation on Wednesday, September 2nd. Our autumn …
2020 Summer Season draws to a close, ending on August 29th Read More »
By Jessica Carver for the West Hants Historical Society Generally described as a grand old building, the Opera House was located on the corner of Gerrish Street and Grey Street. After the Great Fire of 1897 devastated the town of Windsor, efforts began to rebuild the town and its infrastructure. Many saw the fire as …
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 …
Pedalling Through History: a look at the early sport of cycling in West Hants Read More »
The board of directors of the West Hants Historical Society is pleased to welcome Denise Parrott to our team as our Archivist and Curator. Denise has been a librarian for over 30 years. As Archivist/Curator for the West Hants Historical Society, Denise brings years of planning and love of story to a shore that captured …
New volunteer curator appointed, progress made toward becoming an accredited archives Read More »
Taylor Amirault, Research AssistantTaylor is back for her second summer at the West Hants Historical Society as the Genealogy Research Assistant. In the fall, she will be returning to McMaster University for her fourth year as an Anthropology Major, completing her honours degree, on top of a double Minor in Mental Health, Addictions and Society, …
