Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum
Annapolis Valley Historical Society
Record #:
TOM0003
Last Modified:
26 Apr 2022
Last Full Update:
21 Apr 2016
Location
| Located In | Middleton (Annapolis Co.) |
| Where To Find Us | 21 School St Middleton, NS B0S 1P0 |
| Areas Served | Annapolis Valley Region |
Contact
| Website | www.macdonaldmuseum.ca/ |
| macdonald.museum@ns.sympatico.ca | |
| Phone | 902-825-6116 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 925 |
| Fax | 902-825-0531 |
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Description & Services
| Information |  Our museum is located in the former Macdonald Consolidated School building, which was: - The first consolidated school building in Canada - Founded by Sir William C. Macdonald, educational philanthropist - School operated from 1903 to 1979 We hold: - Over 150 antique clocks and pocket watches from the Nova Scotia Museum's collection. - Displays of historical artifacts, household items, agricultural tools and more. - Recreated classroom and general store. - Sports Heritage Wall of Fame. - Genealogical research library with information pertaining, but not limited, to Annapolis County families and local communities. - Gift Shop - Meeting facility for up to 150 Incorporated in 1978, the Annapolis Valley Historical Society acts as a governing body for the Museum. Please visit our website for membership information, current events, exhibit details and more. Contact us about volunteering! |
| Hours | MUSEUM HOURS: June 1st - Sep 3 Mon to Sat: 9:30 am to 4pm Closed Sundays and Holidays LIBRARY HOURS: by appointment only |
| Meetings | Society Meetings: 7:30pm, 4th Tues, Sep to Nov, and Apr. Annual General Meeting: 4th Tues of May. |
| Accessibility | Partially Wheelchair Accessible - Wheelchair |
| Events Calendar |  |
Special Information
| Tags | Annapolis Valley Connect ; Community Markets ; Community Organizations ; Family-friendly ; Library ; Museum ; Recreation Categories ; Rental - Facilities ; Tourism ; Volunteer Opportunity |
| Categories - General | Community Facilities/Centres ; Historic Places ; Historic Preservation ; Museums ; Volunteer Opportunities |
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