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Canada’s oldest Court House & Jail (1805), a Museum and National Historic Site. Canada's oldest Court House & Jail (1805), a museum and National Historic Site.

Our Archives collects and preserves the history of the communities and families of the Municipality of Argyle in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. Our Archives collects and preserves the archival history of the communities and families of Argyle Municipality in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

11/02/2026

Today’s historical photo was likely taken between 1939 and 1945 and shows Israel Joseph Pothier (1904–1994) wearing a military uniform and standing near a calf and an unidentified girl. Israel was the son of Joseph Pothier (1866–1955) and Louise (LeBlanc) Pothier (1872–1967) of Lower Wedgeport. Israel’s wife, Agnès “Émilie” (LeBlanc) Pothier (1908–1993), was also born and raised in Wedgeport. The couple had no children. (ATCHA P2010:591)

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* Permission to reproduce photograph in any form is required.
* For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Research requests may incur a fee. Visit https://argylecourthouse.com/fee-schedule for details.

10/26/2026

This undated photo of unidentified musicians belonged to a collection purchased at an estate sale of a house in Kemptville, the former Imperial Hotel, built around 1890. 🎩♫ For many years, the Walton family owned the house. They were the last to run it as a hotel in the early 1900s. (ATCHA P1994:295)

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* Permission to reproduce photograph in any form is required.
* For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Research requests may incur a fee. Visit https://argylecourthouse.com/fee-schedule for details.

10/26/2026

Join us and author Sandra Phinney at the Archives to celebrate the release of her newest book, "Busted!" 📖 Come enjoy some storytelling and refreshments and get your book signed. 💭✏ We look forward to welcoming you all!

📆 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

10/26/2026

Argyle Township Court House & Gaol Museum is closed for the season. We will reopen in June 2027.

Argyle Township Court House Archives (located next door) is open year-round, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Argyle Township Court House & Gaol Museum est fermé pour la saison. Nous rouvrirons en juin 2027.

Argyle Township Court House Archives (situé à côté) est ouvert toute l'année, du lundi au vendredi, de 8h30 à 16h30.

10/21/2026

In this undated photo, from left to right, are Lizer Frotten, Raymond Frotten and Willie Frotten. It is written on the back of the photo that they are checking rabbit snares “in the woods,” which could have been located somewhere in Quinan. (ATCHA P2001:116)

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* Permission to reproduce photograph in any form is required.
* For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Research requests may incur a fee. Visit https://argylecourthouse.com/fee-schedule for details.

10/19/2026

This professional photograph from 1915 shows three men eating by a campfire in the backwoods in the Kemptville area. Behind them is a constructed board wall with stretched pelts. According to the writing on the back, the photo shows 25 muskrats, 1 mink and 1 gray squirrel, which is “1 month’s catch.” It is worth noting that a number of our hunting and fishing photographs may have been taken by American sportsmen with cameras and then mailed back to their guides and hotelkeepers as gifts. (ATCHA P1996:219)

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* Permission to reproduce photograph in any form is required.
* For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Research requests may incur a fee. Visit https://argylecourthouse.com/fee-schedule for details.

10/09/2026

Join Dan McIsaac for a Drumming and Sharing Circle at the Archives in Tusket on Wednesday, October 14th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Whether you're an experienced drummer or simply curious to explore rhythm in a welcoming environment, all are welcome. Together we'll create everything from steady, grounding beats to lively syncopated rhythms, following the energy of the group as the evening unfolds.

There will also be opportunities to share thoughts, experiences, and reflections in a supportive and respectful circle.

Please bring your drum or favourite percussion instrument if you have one. Admission is free, although donations to support the ongoing work of the Courthouse are gratefully appreciated.

We look forward to making music, connecting, and sharing community with you.

10/09/2026

One week left of our 10% off sale and special price on Gérald Boudreau's autobiography. Never too early to start with Christmas shopping!

10/09/2026

The Court House, “Cell” Gift Shop and Archives will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for Thanksgiving. 🍂 We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🍁

10/07/2026

Here is another professional photo of a baseball team—the Abrams River Tigers—taken in July 1940. (This photo was also featured in ATCHA’s 2012 Heritage Calendar for April.)

👥 In the back row, from left to right, are:
1. Freddy LeBlanc: son of Timothé
2. Arthur LeBlanc: son of Melbourne
3. Edward LeBlanc: son of William; grandson of Sylvain
4. Louis Joseph Moulaison: son of François and Melvina
5. Jim LeBlanc: the umpire; son of Raymond
6. Emile LeBlanc: son of Raymond

👥 In the front row, from left to right, are:
1. Simon LeBlanc: son of Raymond
2. Ben LeBlanc: son of Melbourne
3. Russell LeBlanc: son of Timothé
4. Richard LeBlanc: son of Emile; grandson of Remi

All players were from Abrams River. Louis Moulaison, the pitcher, had the most distinguished baseball career. He went on to play for other teams, playing in the military during WWII and in professional and semi-professional leagues in Ontario (he eventually settled in Sudbury). He has been inducted into the Yarmouth Town & County Sports Hall of Fame.

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* Permission to reproduce photograph in any form is required.
* For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Research requests may incur a fee. Visit https://argylecourthouse.com/fee-schedule for details.

Address

8162/8168 Highway 3
Tusket, NS
B0W3M0

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

902-648-2493

Website

http://argylecourthouse.com/

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