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Kentville Historical Society

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Strengthening the historical and cultural appreciation and knowledge of the Town of Kentville.

Since the opening of Kentville’s Heritage Centre in May of 2019, many dedicated volunteers help to operate seasonally from May through to October. The Centre is the headquarters of the Kentville Historical Society that was founded in 2017, and houses many photographic displays and artifacts from Kentville over the past century. Additional exhibits include the Dominion Atlantic Railway, Sports in Kentville, and a rotating exhibit that usually changes each year. This year, we are pleased to bring back our Kings County Academy exhibit that features yearbooks dating back to the 1930s, old photographs, and more! Our monthly General Membership meeting is open to the public every other month, that includes guest speakers who share insights into local historical events in and around Kentville. The Kentville Historical Society is passionate about keeping Kentville’s rich history alive and preserving the heritage of the once “Shire Town of Kings County”. For additional information, please visit our website at www.kentvillehistoricalsociety.ca

10/26/2026

🌟NOVEMBER SPEAKER EVENT🌟

Join us on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM as guest speaker Kim Troop will present on the history of shipbuilding in Kings County, including the ports and communities that played a role during the Days of Sail and early evidence of shipbuilding right here in Kentville.

We hope to see you there!

10/26/2026

This past Saturday, the Kentville Historical Society sponsored its 7th guided walk through Oak Grove Cemetery, Kentville’s historic cemetery located across from the Research Station.

The sun was shining as we walked through the Cemetery, led by our guide, Laura Churchill Duke. Laura’s interesting narrative brought to life stories about privateers, military heroes, ordinary residents of Kentville, as well as public and political figures! So much of Kentville’s history can be found in this beautiful old cemetery sitting peacefully on a hill overlooking the d***s on its north side.

It was a wonderful morning of special stories. A big thank you to Laura who makes this an annual event for those of us who love history!

10/24/2026

It’s a great day for a Cemetery Tour this morning!! The sun is shining and Laura Churchill Duke has lots of stories to tell as she guides us through the beautiful Cemetery. See you at 10:30 am!

10/23/2026

Join Laura Churchill Duke tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 24th at 10:30 am at Kentville’s Oak Grove Cemetery!! Laura will give a guided tour and tell stories of some of Kentville’s former residents who are buried in this historic Cemetery!! See you tomorrow!

10/20/2026

📣EVENT REMINDER📣

Don’t forget to join us this weekend for our annual Oak Grove Cemetery Guided Walk!

Details here: https://kentvillehistoricalsociety.ca/events/

10/13/2026

As another baseball season winds down in Kentville, we're taking a look back at what game day looked like nearly 70 years ago! ⚾

These two photographs from the 1950s capture a little piece of Kentville's baseball history, from the action on the field to the spectators gathered to watch.

📸 Photo 1: Watching an afternoon ball game in the mid-1950s from the sidewalk along Park Street in Kentville.

📸 Photo 2: Memorial Park, Kentville, during an H & D League game, 1957.

Do you remember watching baseball games at Memorial Park?

10/08/2026

There’s still time to visit us before we close for the season!

Our final day open to the public is this Saturday, October 10th. Come by, explore the Heritage Centre, and visit us before we close our doors until reopening in May 2027.

It’s also a great time to view our newest display, centred around the Halifax Explosion of 1917 and the relief train sent from the DAR Headquarters in Kentville.

The display includes a piece of the Mont Blanc, a binder of extensive research conducted by summer student Kaitlyn Coole, and Fred Huntley’s diorama depicting the arrival of the first relief train.

Also, don’t forget to join us for our next event on October 24th! Our annual Oak Grove Cemetery Guided Walk, led by Laura Churchill Duke, will take place from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

We look forward to seeing you!

10/08/2026

What a wonderful evening at our Meet & Greet event!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday. It was a pleasure to spend the evening together, connect with our members, and share some stories about Kentville’s history.

Here are just a few highlights from the evening:

- Words from our President, Lynn Pulsifer
- Remarks from Kentville Mayor Andrew Zebian Town Of Kentville
- Stories of Kentville’s first mayor, John King
- A look at our Society’s mission and goals, the roles of our Board, and some of the ways our members can get involved and contribute to our community
- Kentville’s connection to the Halifax Explosion, including the fascinating piece of the ship that we have on display at the Heritage Centre

Thank you to all of our members, volunteers, and supporters for helping us preserve and share Kentville’s history. We truly appreciate you!

Membership is one of the most important ways you can support the Kentville Historical Society and help us continue our work and keep our doors open.

There are also many ways to volunteer your time and talents. Whether you have a few hours to spare or would like to become more involved, reach out to us and we can find an opportunity that works with your interests and schedule!

10/05/2026

Guess who visited Centre Square on Saturday!

The Duke of Kent, who Kentville is named after, was there to participate in the “Back to 1826” Bicentennial Harvest Fest celebrations!

He was seen at the Kentville Historical Society’s booth and now is on display in our Heritage Centre on Station Lane.

It was a fun afternoon with local artisan
demonstrations, music, pony rides and several antique fire trucks!

Address

66 Station Lane
Kentville, NS
B4N0A3

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 1pm

Telephone

+19023752137

Website

http://kentvillehistoricalsociety.ca/

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