Events
August 9, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Straw Hat
As labourers worked all day under the scorching sun, having protection became essential. During the late 18th to early 19th centuries, straw hats were a common sight among farmers and workers in both...
August 16, 2025 to August 17, 2025
Spoon Making Weekend
Wooden spoons have long been cherished utensils in kitchens worldwide, including in Nova Scotia. Join us on August 16th and 17th as skilled interpreters showcase the fascinating process of...
August 23, 2025 to August 24, 2025
Nothing but the Flax
Our 'Nothing but the Flax' weekend on August 23rd and 24th will showcase the process of turning flax into linen. Learn all about rippling, retting, breaking, scutching, hackling and spinning to turn...
August 30, 2025 to September 1, 2025
Family Participation Days
Labour Day weekend, August 30th - September 1st, step back in time with us and participate in some hands-on activities.
September 13, 2025 to September 14, 2025
Do You Have a Light?
In the early 1800s, candles were the only source of light. Join our interpreters on September 13th and 14th for our Candle Making weekend. Interpreters demonstrate how dripped candles were made,...
September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Pumpkin Harvest
Come to our pumpkin harvest event on September 20th and 21st to collect the pumpkin you planted in June! What will your pumpkin look like? Will it be big, small, round, or tall?