We had many visitors to the site today. It was great to share our discoveries.
Two local public archaeology dig participants returned to the site to see how excavation has progressed in recent weeks
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July 20, 2018
We had some bailing to do in the units this morning. A lot of rain the day before.
David Jones joined us today and worked in a unit with an unusual charcoal stain.
July 19, 2018
It's rainy here today so its a great opportunity to begin cleaning artifacts. The bags are stacking up!
We cleared the kitchen table at the crew house and set up wash basins and toothbrushes.
July 19, 2018
By: Dr. Tim Fedak, Acting Curator of Geology, Nova Scotia Museum
Nova Scotia is becoming known globally as an innovative centre in the use of 3D visualization for research and industrial projects.
A small workshop was held at the Nova Scotia Museum in May that highlighted several 3D digitization projects.
July 18, 2018
A very foggy day on site today.
Thomasina uncovered a wonderful artifact today - a fragment of rolled trade copper.
July 17, 2018
We had a steady stream of visitors yesterday. The Acadian community is particularly interested in this early French archaeology site.
We had all the canopies up. It was a warm digging day.
July 16, 2018
We had help this weekend from Curator Adrian Morrison of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg. Thanks for your hard work Adrian!
July 11, 2018
We are in a bit of a tropical paradise here in Port La Tour. Often the fog sits far off the site as you can see in this picture.
Visitors are regular. This morning folks from Liverpool came by to see an archaeological excavation and learn of our findings so far.
July 10, 2018
Another beautiful day at the archaeology site. We often see local fisherman at work in Port La Tour Harbour.
We began opeing up new units this week in areas where we found evidence of daily life at the fort in 2017.
July 6, 2018
A view of the archaeology project from the beach. The warm weather continued but a nice ocean breeze picked up today. Lovely!
Field technician Wesley Weatherbee joins colleagues from Saint Mary's University for an afternoon of digging.
July 5, 2018
Similar to the rest of the province, it was hot and humid at the Fort Saint Louis dig site. We set up canopies and umbrellas for the excavators. Shade and water were a must!
March 8, 2018
To celebrate International Women's Day 2018, we're sharing some objects of interest that are in the Nova Scotia Museum cultural history collection, including some new acquisitions.
February 13, 2018
With the exhibit of Body Worlds RX now at the Museum of Natural History, Nova Scotians have a unique opportunity to learn about their anatomy and ways to improve their health. The exhibit is attracting record audiences, demonstrating that people are interested in learning about the anatomy of the body. The exhibit includes dramatic posed bodies that have been disected to show anatomy in action.
January 12, 2018
By: Tim Fedak, Acting Curator of Geology, and Regan Maloney, Fundy Geological Museum.
The phenomenal power of the Bay of Fundy tides is one of the great wonders of the world. Twice a day 160 billion tons of water flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy. The tremendous amount of water causes regular coastal erosion.
December 4, 2017
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 we will commemorate 100 years since the Halifax Explosion. Explore this story map of that fateful day.
November 27, 2017
Find incredible gifts for everyone on your list with the Nova Scotia Museum’s holiday gift guide!
Museum of Natural History
Marine mammal paper dolls - $12
Humpback Whale plush - $12.95
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