HTNS Illustrated Public Lecture Series
Iris Shea Presents: Foreign Protestant Descendants at the North West Arm; Boutiliers, Jollimores and Slaunwhites.Iris spent the first 18 years of her life in Jollimore where her mother’s family settled in 1908. She co-authored Deadman’s: Melville Island and Its Burial Ground with Heather Watts and, with Dr. Joyce Hemlow, published three articles on the Umlahs, Hemlows and McDaniels in the Nova Scotia Historical Review. Since 1999 she has been writing a monthly local history article “Discovering Our Past” in the Chebucto News.
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HTNS Illustrated Public Lecture Series
Charles Burke Senior Archeologist of Parks Canada Presents:"I often Wonder What Became of Her" Beryl Markham's Atlantic Crossing. September 5th, 1936. Abingdon, England to Baleine, Nova Scotia
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Heritage Business Opportunity - Victoria Hall Victoria Hall 2438 Gottingen Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Photo: Phil Pacey Victoria Hall, an important architectural and historic landmark, is for sale.Mostly built in 1884-85, at the height of the revival of the French chateau style, Victoria Hall is one of the largest examples of this Romantic genre in Nova Scotia. The European-trained architect, Henry Frederick Busch, was one of the premier architects of Victorian Nova Scotia. The building has played an important role in women’s history in Nova Scotia. The concept of a residence for older women whose means were “too limited for a comfortable livelihood” was championed by Isabella Cogswell, who devoted her life to helping the disadvantaged and the dying. Isabella Cogswell’s pioneering work for senior ladies was carried forward by a volunteer board. When Lieutenant-Governor Matthew Richey laid the cornerstone for the new ladies’ home, he said “Many handsome subscriptions to the building fund have been obtained.” •••more
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HTNS Illustrated Public Lecture Series
The House at Blockhouse Corner presented by: Deborah Trask and Jeffrey ReedDeborah Trask and Jeffrey Reed will discuss the historic house at Blockhouse Corner, which was moved in June of 2012. The move was documented by a film crew for the HGTV show ‘Massive Moves’, which aired in February 2013. They will talk about the history of the property, its surroundings and the structure.
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HTNS congratulates the winners of the 2012 Heritage Trust Built Heritage Awards!2012 JOYCE McCULLOCH RESIDENTIAL AWARD 2012 INSTITUTIONAL AWARD 2012 AWARD FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF A HERITAGE BUILDING 2012 PLACES OF WORSHIP AWARD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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Launch of HTNS Painted Rooms Database
The new on-line database contains over 500 records representing 131 painted rooms and related decorative artifacts found in more than 75 Nova Scotian communities. Each entry contains a descriptive record of the property and its location. The virtual gallery includes photos, plans, deeds, and letters.
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HTNS Illustrated Public Lecture Series
George Arsenault Acadian folklorist and historian will give an illustrated talk on two ancient and popular Acadian winter celebrations known as Chandeleur (Candlemas) and Mi-Carême.In his presentation, Arsenault will trace the evolution of these traditions, highlighting modern-day celebrations, and look at the role they still play in Acadian culture
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Video of Morris House being moved up Sackville Street and onto Brunswick Jan 26, 2013.
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The December edition of the Griffin quarterly has arrived!
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Winner of the Inaugural Places of Worship Award!Saint Mark’s Place, Middle LaHave NS - Jim Lindner
The award was presented to Mr. Jim Lindner, owner of St. Mark’s, at the Annual Dinner of the Heritage Trust on Saturday, May 12, 2012. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church was dedicated in 1902 and served as a Lutheran church until 2005 when it was closed. Jim Lindner bought the church building in 2009 •••more
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2012-2015 Strategic Plan
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Press Release - CMHC SEED Grant for Morris House AdaptationCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has awarded a $10,000 SEED grant to the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia to assist in adapting the Charles Morris building for affordable housing •••more |
Heritage Property Act Review Brief by the Heritage Trust of N.S.Download a PDF of the brief that HTNS presented to the Consutants reviewing the Heritage Property Act of NS |
Teamwork key to innovation in HRM
Halifax’s future as a dynamic, unique and creative city looked a little brighter a few weeks ago, thanks to a small but proud house that was saved from seemingly inevitable destruction •••more
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A Coalition of Groups including Heritage Trust has been successful in arranging for the re-location of the building that, in the mid-1700's, was the offices of the Hon. Charles Morris to Nova Scotia Power •••more
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In the fall of 2006 I was introduced to Ian Williams, Director of the MCPA , while he was on a concert tour in Yarmouth and a guest at the MacKinnon Cann Inn. During dinner, Mr. Williams told me of the adaptive re-use of an elementary school in Halifax ...more |
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June 19-13
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