Built in 1817 for Reverend John Milledge, the Runciman House has often been described as one of the prettiest houses in Nova Scotia because of its “Regency Cottage” architecture. Owned since the 1970s by the Heritage Canada Foundation, it is one of the last residences in Annapolis Royal to maintain a long-term connection to one...Read more >
As part of the yet-to-be-named Annapolis Valley harvest festival, we’ll be holding an old-fashioned apple cider pressing demonstration at the O’Dell House Museum. Take a turn grinding and pressing apples without the benefit of sophisticated machinery!
The Annapolis Heritage Society Annual General meeting will be held at North Hills Museum on October 21 at 7:00pm. Our presenter that evening will be Wayne Smith. Wayne has just finished his first season as a guide at North Hills, but he has previously worked for the National Gallery of Canada and has wonderful background...Read more >
Come to the Sinclair Inn and learn about the ghosts, ghouls and goblins that have inhabited Annapolis Royal and the Granville Ferry area! An interesting combination of local folklore and entertainment, this family event is great for kids and adults. The Sinclair Inn Museum is closed for the season now but skulls, tombstones, spiders, rats...Read more >
Our beloved and much anticipated celebration of the colour and simplicity of Christmas at the end of the Victorian era is taking place again this year at our O'Dell House Museum. As usual, our journey back to the holidays of a different time will be held over two weekends. The festivities take place from 7...Read more >
Have you ever experienced Heritage in Unusual Places? While Annapolis Royal has a reputation as a heritage-minded town, there are still some stories that are not told on a regular basis. This festival is your chance to meet some of the craftspeople, storytellers and other caretakers of our community’s unusual history. Pay special attention for...Read more >
In conjunction with Heritage in Unusual Places weekend, North Hills Museum invites you to an open house. Visit the museum, preview our summer schedule for workshops and events, have a beverage, and sample our delicious home baked treats. A great social time for the whole family! The open house takes place from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Experience the wonderful works of art at North Hills Museum and share unforgettable moments with your children as they discover their own creativity in the studio workshops. For budding artists 5 – 12 years of age accompanied by an adult. Cost per child: $5.00 for each workshop: includes museum visit and all materials. Advance registration...Read more >
A pot luck celebration for the community and beyond! Bring a salad or dessert — we provide the rest. All are welcome to enjoy good food, good music and the museum as well. Event starts at 6 pm.
The Annapolis Heritage Society presents “Naked at the End of the World – Another low and vulgar comedy by Kent Thompson”. The play will be featured at the O’Dell House Museum on July 31, August 1, August 7, August 14, and August 21, 2011 at 7 pm, and at the Rebekah Hall in Bear River on August...Read more >
