Celebrate and recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 with special programming and events to honour the stories, traditions and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial. Play Indigenous games, enjoy dance performances and explore tipis with knowledgeable interpreters. And be sure to join us for Campfire Chats: […]

Nous vous présentons l’archéologie au Québec.Qui n’a pas déjà voulu partir à l’aventure à la recherche d’un trésor perdu? À travers cette science nous essayons d’en apprendre davantage sur les sociétés passées à partir des objets laissés par nos ancêtres.

Summerville World War II Plane Crash A brief explanation of this plane crash, on June 25th, 1943 five light Ventura Mk II bombers left the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan aerodrome at Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick on a low-flying cross-country navigation exercise. While two were flying over the Avon River in the Falmouth, Windsor, Summerville […]

Stroll around the encampment of the 84th Regiment of Foot 2nd Battalion (Royal Highland Emigrants) and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of black powder musketry, outdoor cooking, and life in an 18th century military camp. Saturday afternoon from 2 pm to 3 pm a tactical battle features 18th century military techniques, weather permitting.

Make your way to the Halifax Citadel as the historic fort takes on a festive air with Victorian music, games and, of course, Father Christmas. It’s the perfect way to capture some holiday magic to share with family and friends. Admission with a donation to Feed Nova Scotia (non-perishable food item or cash).

Parks Canada and the Halifax Citadel are honoured to join in Remembrance Day commemorations with free admission. Starting at 11 am the 1st Field Artillery Regiment will fire a 21-gun salute at the front entrance followed by the firing of the noon gun. The Halifax Citadel and Army Museum are open to visitors from 10 […]

Celebrate Canada’s 156th Birthday with FREE ADMISSION! Enjoy the pageantry of the 78th Highlanders and enjoy the bustle of this British fort. Hear the boom of the noon gun followed by the traditional 21-gun salute at the entrance saluting battery. Explore the Citadel’s newest exhibits and enjoy the atmosphere while you celebrate our nation’s birthday!

Various Maritime Living History groups join forces to create an 18th century military camp inside the historic walls. This period during the American Revolution saw thousands of Loyalists immigrate to Nova Scotia making a significant contribution to what would eventually become Canada. Camp life will be on display including cooking, washing, blacksmithing, and children’s games.

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Tyrconnell Heritage Society presents Military from the Talbot Settlement at the Backus-Page House Museum. This event is a Life in the Talbot Settlement living history weekend with over 200 years of history all in one place! Learn about military history and witness weapons demonstrations from the War of 1812, American Civil War, WW1, Spanish Civil War, […]