The acclaimed Yarmouth Shantymen are coming to Annapolis Royal on July 28th. The group were founded, somewhat by accident, in 1984. Group member Eric Ruff, the retired Curator of the Yarmouth County Museum, asked a number of friends to accompany him to illustrate a talk on traditional Sea Shanties. The group discovered an immediate connection...Read more >
Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 2013
Enjoy viewing cars, trucks and tractors from 1900-1980 while chatting with the owners. All are welcome at this free family event! The event takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Join your friends and neighbours on the grounds of North Hills Museum for a giant Labour Day Weekend Yard Sale! There is no charge for a table, but we do ask that you book your space in advance. Please call 902 532-2168 or email northhillsmuseum@gmail.com for information. The event takes place from 9 am to 2 pm.
This program is designed for those who would like to discover and appreciate North Hills Museum and the surrounding community. Each session will include a power point presentation on a selected theme, a guided tour of the collection where applicable and refreshments. Each lecture is $3.00 per person. A great way to spend fall Tuesdays! Registration required,...Read more >
The public is invited to attend a display of art works created by the young participants in the Family Workshop Series at North Hills Museum (see below), at ARTs PLACE in Annapolis Royal. Opening Reception: Sunday September 29, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Birthday Workshops: Choose one of our many workshop themes for an exciting...Read more >
Things are quickly coming together for the most wonderful time of the year at the O’Dell House Museum. Volunteers have been in the woods gathering fir boughs, Canadian holly and beech leaves. The gardens and orchards of Annapolis County have produced holly, boxwood, a variety of dried flowers and fruit. On a Monday morning in...Read more >
Dr. Marc Lavoie of Université Sainte-Anne will present some of his recent discoveries as his crew of archaeologists continue to process the material they found while digging in the Belleisle area. Dr. Lavoie's presentations always provide interesting insights on the lives of those who lived here during the pre-deportation Acadian period. This meeting is also...Read more >
Several charitable organizations in the Annapolis Royal area are joining forces to host an informative panel presentation on Tuesday, November 26, on techniques that allow donors to any registered charity to maximize the effectiveness and tax efficiency of their gifts. The panel will include experts in law, tax and special tax-effective donation methods. The event...Read more >
The Annapolis Heritage Society’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Evening will take place on December 4 at 7 pm. If you are currently an AHS volunteer or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we strongly encourage you to attend. This is a relaxed evening at the O’Dell House Museum featuring refreshments by Paula Buxton of Leo’s Café.
