Discover the rich heritage and culture of the Acadian people inside Fort Anne’s Officers’ Quarters Museum. Join L’Association des Familles Acadiennes de Port-Royal for the raising of the Acadian flag, presentations and Acadian music performances. Acadian music will continue afterwards at the Oqua’titek Amphitheatre in Annapolis Royal. Regular admission applies for the museum visit.
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Free with admission Artist: Taproom Growlers This a cappella group will sing songs of the sea as they were sung in traditional sea shanties across Nova Scotia. If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians.
Free with admission Artist: Harvey Marcotte Be entertained by traditional tunes played on the fiddle, mandolin or guitar. Harvey Marcotte is a fiddler, mandolinist, and guitarist who has been playing traditional fiddle music at the Habitation for many years. A direct descendent of Louis Hebert and first Acadian settlers, he has always felt something special […]
Free with admission Artist: Jacquelyn Martell Let the merry sounds of traditional fiddle-playing fill the Habitation. If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians.
Free with admission Artist: Vickie Deveau Get your toes tapping with a blend of country and French music! If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians.
Freedom of the City is an honour granted to military or paramilitary groups in recognition of their service to a municipality. Since 1998, the 78th Highlanders has exercised this privilege by marching through the streets of Halifax with bayonets fixed, drums beating, and Colours flying. Enjoy the special squad inspection inside the Citadel starting at […]
Come join us for this year’s Restless Spirits Ghost Tour … if you dare! Discover the history of Nelles Manor through stories from the Spirits that linger. October 21, 22, 28 and 29. Five tours per night starting at 5:30. Limit of 10 guests per tour. Please arrive 15 minutes before your guided tour. Tours […]
Support the protection and preservation of Nelles Manor Museum by attending a benefit concert on Sunday August 14 with your pay what you can donation. New Vintage Winds will be performing at 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Manor. Bring your own chair or blanket. Refreshments will be available. Looking forward to seeing […]
The Daly House Museum is pleased to present a brand new permanent exhibit being unveiled during our “Gathering in the Garden: A Landscape Celebration” event on July 21st this summer. Tickets available now! Set amidst the lush foliage and historic setting of The Daly House Museum and Victorian Garden, the “Gathering in the Garden” event […]
Join us as we Journey Back to Birchtown during this educational celebration of the history and legacy of the Black Loyalists! Community Hall Breakfast ($8/person, Birchtown Community Hall) 8 – 11 Takin’ BLK Market (Black Loyalist Heritage Centre) 12 – 4 Gospel Concert feat. the Sanctified Brothers (St. Paul’s Anglican Church) 1 – 3 Along […]