JULY - OCTOBER

O'DELL HOUSE MUSEUM

A Camera on the Banks features the pictures of Frederick William Wallace, a writer and photographer who, for a time in the 1920s, worked on schooners fishing out of Digby. During his trips, Wallace documented the daily activities of the fishermen while they were working, and it is these photographs (many featuring residents of Digby and Annapolis counties) that make up the central part of this fascinating look into the dory fishery.

The exhibit, created by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in conjunction with guest curator Dr. M. Brook Taylor of Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, has been featured at the Maritime Museum, the Fisheries Museum in Lunenburg and the Yarmouth County Museum. Due to its sheer size, we are co-hosting A Camera on the Banks with the Admiral Digby Museum.

The Tent Dwellers honours the 100th anniversary of the publication of the beloved 1908 book of the same name by Albert Paine Bigelow. A classic tale of a trip through backwoods Nova Scotia, centered in the area now known as Kejimkujic National Park, the book tells the adventures of Paine, his friend Eddie (Dr. Edward Breck), and their guides "Del the Stout" (Del Thomas) and "Charles the Strong" (Charles Charleton). A highlight of this exhibit is the recreation of a canopy from a coniferous forest!

The Loyalists uses the stories of several Annapolis County families to document the arrival of the Loyalists 225 years ago. What's fascinating about these new arrivals to Nova Scotia in 1783 was simply the breadth of their social standing…everyone from slaves to aristocrats came to begin a new life in a country where they could still be loyal to the English king. Our exhibit is just one of the many Loyalist-themed activities taking place in Nova Scotia this summer. Don't miss it!

Annapolis goes to Sea is an exhibit that looks at our community's long- term relationship with the sea and the ships that sail on it. Inhabitants of our region have long relied on vessels to carry them safely across the water, from early Mi'kmaw canoes to Champlain's 1605 pinnace to the glorious barques of Nova Scotia's "Golden Age of Sail". This exhibit uses the stories of local families to develop a sense of how strong this relationship with the sea really is.

JULY - OCTOBER

NORTH HILLS MUSEUM

We have fourteen terrific events planned for the North Hills Museum this season! For more information on any of these events, or to register in advance for the workshops, please contact North Hills Museum Site Supervisor Janice Slauenwhite at thurbejl@gov.ns.ca or 902-532-2168. The Museum opens June 1st.

July 26 - Saturday
Loyalist Quilting Workshop 9:30am - 5pm - advance registration required

Learn to create a traditional Loyalist quilt with instruction by local artisans.

July 27 - Sunday
Granville Ferry Community Picnic 2 pm - 5pm

Join us for a traditional community potluck celebration of both the 225th anniversary of the arrival of the Loyalists in Annapolis County and North Hills Museum's ongoing connection to Granville Ferry. Please feel free to wear your historic costumes to the event.

August 8 - Friday
Country & Bluegrass Jam with BBQ/potluck supper 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment with talented local and regional musicians. A BBQ/potluck fun event for all ages!

August 10 - Sunday
Teddy Bear Picnic 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For adults and children alike! Bring your favourite bear, old or new, and enjoy various Teddy Bear events and treats.

August 23 - Saturday
Bob Patterson's 100th Birthday Party 2:00pm - 5:00 pm

An afternoon celebration of Mr. Bob Patterson and his gift to the people of Nova Scotia - the North Hills Museum. Join us for birthday cake and more!

September 6 - Saturday
Tea at Two 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon tea and visit to North Hills Museum. Last chance to acquire art created during the Artifacts and Interiors event in July, and to meet the artists and craftspeople.

September 13 - Saturday
Rug Hooking Display and Workshops 9:30 am - 5:00 pm - advance registration required

The first in our Beginner and Intermediate workshops with skilled local artisan Kay Magwood, along with a month-long hooked rug display. The second workshop is September 27.

September 21 - Sunday
North Hills Road Show: Antique Silver, Jewelry and Books With Roger Crowther and friends 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - advance registration appreciated

Bring your antique silver, jewelry or books and get expert opinions! $5 for one item or $8 for two (limit is two items per person)

September 27 - Saturday
Rug Hooking Display and Workshops 9:30 am - 5:00 pm - advance registration required

The second in our Beginner and Intermediate workshops with skilled local artisan Kay Magwood, along with a month-long hooked rug display.

October 4 - Saturday
Cider Making Workshop 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - advance registration appreciated

Enjoy an afternoon with local cider producers and experience the fruit of the Annapolis Valley!