David Honeyman Timeline

19th Century Science and Culture

As we begin the journey of #FindingHoneyman, we start with a timeline of David Honeyman - the first Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum. This timeline provides an opportunity to discover links between between life events and historical contexts.

• Imagine reading the first edition of Dawson's Acadian Geology (1855), your life forever changed with the curiosity to learn more about geology of Nova Scotia.
• Imagine the excitement and challenges of organizing the Nova Scotia exhibits at the International Exhibitions in London (1862) and Paris (1867).
• Did you know that David Honeyman was the first Professor of Geology of Dalhousie University?

Explore David Honeyman's Timeline

As we continue #FindingHoneyman, we will be adding new material to the online Timeline.

You can explore the current version below: Scroll through the event by clicking the arrows on the right and left of the timeline, or click on a specific event. Some events have links or online media to explore in more detail.