Pictou County, sustained for over 150 years on the toil and blood of miners, had to seek new industry. Offering a dedicated work force, they were successful in attracting large employers in pulp and tire…
Once cod was king of the sea, but now that throne is owned by a gnarly looking crustacean, the lobster. Lobster is a major player in Nova Scotia’s economy, and on the last Monday of November, District 33…
In Nova Scotia, Gaelic culture continued to be passed on orally. Nova Scotia Gaels practised Ceilidh or visits to each other’s homes. Ceilidh served as informal schools where social and cultural skills…
The Gaels of Nova Scotia hold tightly to an ancient legacy through their language, cultural expression, music and dance, and faith. The roots of Gaelic Nova Scotia are found in the Highlands and Islands…
To those involved, the problems plaguing the Al G. Kelly and Miller Brothers Circus in the early summer of 1963 would have simply looked like bad luck. Looking back, it was just the beginning of a voyage…
Nova Scotians love being outside enjoying the beautiful landscape of our province. Throughout the warmer months, many people will be exploring the fields, forests, and beaches with their metal detectors.
Uniacke Estate Museum Park is a rare example of an early 1800s house and landscape that have changed little since they were developed. The Estate is also one of the few remaining examples of the English…
Richard John had twelve children, eleven with his first wife, Martha Maria, who died in 1803 at the age of 40. In 1808, Uniacke married Eliza Newton, daughter of a British military officer, and the couple…
Born in 1753 at Castleton, County Cork, Ireland, Richard John Uniacke enjoyed the wealthy life of the landed gentry. At 16, Uniacke was articled to a Dublin attorney, and his career path was set. However…
During trips to Ross Farm Museum, there's almost always a chance to sample something delicious in Rosebank Cottage during your visit. Since these traditional recipes are enjoyed so much we thought we…
Lord Dalhousie was Governor of Nova Scotia. He was deeply interested in agriculture and was convinced that settlements should be established in the forested interior of the province. He persuaded William…
Throughout their careers, some vessels acquire a certain mystique that sets them apart from other ships. CSS Acadia, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic's Canadian Scientific Ship, is one such vessel.
