Windsor’s Old Opera House
By Jessica Carver for the West Hants Historical Society Generally described as a grand old building, the Opera House was […]
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
New volunteer curator appointed, progress made toward becoming an accredited archives
The board of directors of the West Hants Historical Society is pleased to welcome Denise Parrott to our team as
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Meet our summer staff
Taylor Amirault, Research AssistantTaylor is back for her second summer at the West Hants Historical Society as the Genealogy Research
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
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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,
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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