CURRENT EXHIBITS The Life and Times of G. I. Smith
(November 9th 2009 - April 15th 2010)  The Life and Times of G. I. Smith celebrates the achievements of an outstanding Colchester resident, George Isaac (Ike) Smith. Smith was Nova Scotia's 17th premier and also a dedicated family man, soldier, lawyer and photographer. On display is a range of family and professional memorabilia, including photos, military and judicial clothing, video recollections and even poetry. The exhibit runs until April 15th, 2010. |
Joyful Sounds: Two Centuries of
Colchester Music (January 30th 2010 - Spring 2010)  Joyful Sounds: Two Centuries of Colchester Music is the latest exhibit at the Colchester Historical Society. Visitors will get the chance to discover and remember the many contributions that musicians, school bands, teachers, festival organizers and entrepreneurs made to the cultural development of the county since the 18th century. From Mary Miller's delightful 1766 music book that dates back to the time of the Cobequid Planters' settlement in this region, to the sensational Lincolns who marked a generation of youth in the 1960s, visitors will encounter a harmonious medley of artifacts and memorabilia to pique their musical curiosity. |
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The Museum’s Dewolfe Room exhibit features The Wilson Family. The first Wilsons in this branch of the family came to Nova Scotia in 1761. Since 1830 they have been leaders within the business and sporting life of Colchester. The exhibit features early ledgers, hockey sticks, Truro Bearcat memorabilia from the 1920s and other stories connected with the Wilson family. One section profiles the early development of Ski Wentworth, another examines the impressive local buildings created by their construction company, including the 1912 Intercolonial Railway station whose loss is much lamented. 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Wilson Fuel Company which began life in 1909 selling slab wood and coal.