West Hants Historical Society

Specialties

The West Hants Historical Society (WHHS) seeks to preserve, present and promote the rich history of West Hants in relation to the larger history of the Province of Nova Scotia and the nation of Canada.

Based in Windsor, Nova Scotia, the WHHS runs a seasonal Museum as well as a genealogy department that is open year-​round. In addition, the society provides summer guide service at the Fort Edward Blockhouse.

History

Established in 1973.

The first meeting of the West Hants Historical Society was held on April 13^th, 1973 in the Windsor Court House. Twenty five people attended and Roland E. Meuse was made the president. The Society became official on September 25^th, 1973 when it was incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia.

Its first accomplishment was a successful campaign to open the blockhouse at Fort Edward to the public. With the help of the Fort Edward Restoration Committee (an offshoot of the Historical Society) and Parks Canada, the blockhouse was opened officially on June 1, 1978.

In 1984, the WHHS opened its first museum in a section of the N.S. Power Corporation Building on Water Street in Windsor (the building has since been torn down). As it became obvious that a larger space was needed, in early 1991 the old Methodist church on King Street in Windsor was acquired. It was purchased from the Independent Order of Oddfellows, who continue to meet in the building.