Annapolis Heritage Society in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Annapolis Royal has wonderful museums, operated by the Annapolis Heritage Society, for you to explore!
The Annapolis Heritage Society is committed to protecting, preserving and promoting the heritage of the Annapolis Royal region. They own and operate the O'Dell House Museum and Sinclair Inn Museum in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada. The society manages North Hills Museum in Granville Ferry, on behalf of the Nova Scotia Museum. The AHS Genealogy Centre is operated out of the O'Dell House Museum and is a tremendous resource for anyone wishing to trace their genealogy in the Annapolis Royal area or delve deeper into their Acadian roots.
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O'Dell House Museum & Annapolis Heritage Society
Victorian stagecoach tavern/inn, with 12 rooms of exhibits including furnished interiors and theme displays on funerals and mourning, shipping and shipbuilding, and clothing from the 1780s to 1940s. Visit the 'Fairy Sisters' exhibit, Nova Scotia's diminutive answers to General Tom Thumb and other midget artistes of the 1870s. The archival/genealogical collection includes original photographic records, deeds, birth, marriage, death records on microfilm, etc. covering the old townships of Granville and Annapolis.
17 St James Street, Annapolis Royal
Centrally located in the heart of Annapolis Royal, a popular tourist spot, full of local history a stone's throw away, this quaint commercial property consists of three buildings. The main building (600sqft)has been transformed into an Air BnB for the last two years. Open kitchen, living room, bedroom, den, and private bath. A garage (15x11) The antique outbuilding (14x11) historically the ticket booth for the original ferry from Annapolis Royal to Granville Ferry and also served for 40 years as the locally known Ritchie Barber Shop...just a bit of history to add to your home. Nicely landscaped, fenced private yard, all within walking distance of the historic sites, Fort Anne, O'Dell Museum, many art galleries, well known King's Theatre, cafes and restaurants. You an stroll the boardwalk along the shore of the Annapolis Basin or sit and relax to the sound of the waves crashing over the rocks. Witness the rushing of water near the tidal Power Plant when the gates are lifted. Upper Clements Park, The Founders Golf Club are two popular sites nearby. (id:19312)
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Exploring Port Royal in Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia
Day trip to Annapolis Royal. Here I quickly visited three sites that is actually part of my hertiage. You see, the first Cyr in my family tree landed here in Port Royal.
Port Royal is a reproduction habitation on the site, they think where the original settlement was located. It wasn't until the 1930's that they found a copy of the original plans, that the reconstructed the site.
The second site was the Melanson settlement. This focuses on the archaeological aspects of early french settlers life in the 1600's. Not much remains, but still an interesting look at early look at New France.
Finally, the last spot was Fort Anne, this is when the English finally took over the area and fortified to protect against evil doers. This was when the town was renamed Annapolis Royal.
The town of Annapolis Royal has several interesting sites to visit here are a few.
HILLSDALE HOUSE INN
hillsdalehouse.ca
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL HISTORIC GARDENS
historicgardens.com
O'DELL HOUSE MUSEUM
annapolisheritagesociety.com
YE OLDE TOWNE PUB
Across from Wharf #avoidingchores
Tour Annapolis Royal Welcomes Country Farm Perennials VIPs
Tour Annapolis Royal welcomed VIPs from Australia's Country Farm Perennials. Highlights included Sinclair Inn and O'Dell House Museums, Port-Royal Habitation, Tidal Power Plant, Historic Gardens, Fort Anne and the Our Nova Scotia Show.
Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Canada
Annapolis Royal Driving Down St George St. Town Sweet
Annapolis Royal Lighthouse Preservation & Heritage House Plaquings
Two important projects of The Historical Association of Annapolis Royal are its Lighthouse Preservation Program and the plaquing of the Heritage Houses. The organization was founded in 1919, and Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia is the largest National Historic District in Canada.
Farmers' Market, Annapolis Royal, August 7 2010
The Farmers' Market in Annapolis Royal happens every Saturday morning during the summer, as farmers from the Annapolis Valley present organic vegetables, eggs, milk and meat, as well as a panoply of baked goods, and handicrafts.
Annapolis Royal Winter Olympics 2010
Mini Winter Olympics in Annapolis Royal took place Feb. 13, 2010, at Fort Anne National Historic Site. Events included Distance Coasting, Kicksled Team Relay, Triad Snow Soccer, Snow Sculpting, and Boot Hockey. This was a TTROW Ice Dreams Showcase and Grant Potter received the Hoser Award on behalf of Annapolis Royal Recreation and all the volunteers who made the Farmers Market Outdoor Rink a reality this year.
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Adventurers from Country Farm Perennials in Nayook, Australia explore Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, the oldest permanent European Settlement in Canada. Music is Farewell to Nova Scotia by The Irish Rovers, one of the favorite traditional songs in the area.
Annapolis Royal In A Time of Despair
The economy in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia is suffering, moreso now than at any time in its recent past.
Annapolis Royal Continuous Party
Good Cheer was Invented Here
Annapolis Royal Surf
Having fun in the Annapolis River with Bruce towing me behind his Sea-Doo. Thanks Bruce!!
Un petit voyage à la Nouvelle-Écosse 12
Journey from Annapolis Royal to Liverpool via Route 8
(Tribute to Hank Snow)
Enjoy the ride along the scenic Route 8 and the Songs of Hank Snow, the singing range. Let me go Lover, My Nova Scotia Home, Squid Jiggin' Groundsr.
Bloom Report - Oct 3, 2008
Bloom Report from the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, Nova Scotia - Oct 3/08.
Age of Sail Heritage Centre
A possible route to your roots, if any of your ancestors were born or lived in Port Greville, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Age of Sail Heritage Centre, overlooking the tidal Greville River, pays tribute to the heritage of the communities along the Minus Channel. The theme is from Timber to Tall Ships, brought to life through pictures, videos, models, artifacts and hands on exhibits. The site was once a shipyard and mill. The main building, blacksmith shop and lighthouse are historic community buildings which have been dismantled, moved to the site and rebuilt. The fine tool and ship model collections are especially interesting, local genealogy, census records and information regarding over 700 ships built on the shore are available.
Nova Scotia Archives
Nova Scotia Archives is an integrated organization combining the Public Archives of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Records Management. It is mandated to acquire and preserve government and private-sector records of provincial significance; to facilitate access thereto; and to develop policies, standards, procedures and services for effective records management in government. Holdings include inactive records of government departments and corporate bodies (churches, businesses, organizations, and communities, etc.); papers of families and individuals; a 50,000 title library; newspapers; genealogical sources; documentary art and photographs; maps and architectural plans; sound recordings and moving images. C@P Site, with online historical, genealogical and tourist info.
Yarmouth County Museum & Archives
This award-winning general history museum focuses on Yarmouth County history, including its seafaring past. Collections include china, glass, furniture, toys, tools, ship portraits and models, musical instruments, costumes, stage coaches, an electric car and a lighthouse lens. The ship portrait collection is the third largest in Canada. Five period rooms are featured.
The Archives contains historical information about Yarmouth County. Its holdings include documents, newspapers, photographs and genealogical materials on Yarmouth families. Please see below as well as website for details.
The Museum also operates the Pelton-Fuller House (next door to the museum) and the Killam Brothers Shipping Office on the Yarmouth waterfront. Please see separate entries for these sites.
Bloom Report - Sept 19, 2008
Highlights from September 19, 2008 - Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal, NS. Music by Jeanne Doucet Currie. Photos by Trish Fry.