RNSHS

Join tomorrow @ 7PM for Lois Yorke’s lecture, “Anna and the Art School: Anna Leonowens and the Founding of Halifax’s Victoria School of Art and Design, 1887-1897, Part 1,” @ the HFX library or online at: zoom.us/j/95649541648 For more information, visit rnshs.ca/?p=4333

A friendly reminder that Denise Hansen's lecture, titled "Frances Wentworth: a New Look at the Governor's Lady," will take place tonight at 7pm at the Halifax Central Library, and is also available online through Zoom at: zoom.us/j/96047752923 See you there!

Dear RNSHS members and friends, Please join us in-person next Wednesday, Feb 18, at 7PM at the Halifax Public Library for Denise Hansen's public lecture, titled "Frances Wentworth: a New Look at the Governor's Lady," or online through Zoom at: zoom.us/j/96047752923

We are pleased to announce that our new double issue of the Journal is now available online. Volumes 26–27 can be accessed through Érudit here: erudit.org/fr/revues/jrns… Thank you for your continued interest in and support of the Society’s work.

Friendly reminder: our first lecture in 2026 will be by the Icelandic Memorial Society of Nova Scotia on “The Story of Markland and Lockeport Icelanders.” Please join us for this exciting talk Jan 21st at the Halifax Public Library at 7pm, or on Zoom: zoom.us/j/93148255597

Happy Holidays! The RNSHS is pleased to announce our upcoming winter 2026 public lecture programme. You can find the digital brochure outlining our exciting talks below, and also on our website: rnshs.ca/?cat=27

Dear RNSHS members and friends, Please join us next Wednesday, 15 October at 7pm (ADT) for Madhuparna Gupta's talk: “Divided by Oceans, United by the Empire: Nova Scotia and Bengal, 1756-1867,” in-person at the Halifax Public Library and on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/97284366462

*Update* All are welcome to come early to Dr. McCalla's talk tomorrow "Curling and Empire: Imperial Scottishness at the Halifax Curling Club" in-person at the Halifax Public Library for coffee and tea at 6:30pm. Or join via Zoom here: zoom.us/j/98155604251

Dear RNSHS members and friends, please join us on September 17th @ 7pm (ADT) for Dr. Arthur McCalla's talk: "Curling and Empire: Imperial Scottishness at the Halifax Curling Club" in-person at the Halifax Public Library and on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/98155604251

Exciting update! Dr. Paul Huddie's lecture this Wed (25 June). Dr. Huddie (and refreshments!) will be at the library for a social hour before the lecture (6pm). Zoom link will start at 7. Join us for chats and good times! Here is the Zoom link again: zoom.us/j/97885154439?…

June 25: @RNSHS hosts a public lecture with guest speaker Dr. Paul Huddie, Visiting Researcher at @SMU_Gorsebrook. Join online or in person at #HalifaxCentral Library! More info: rnshs.ca/?cat=21 @BuryingGround @deadinHalifax @hfxpublib #Ireland #AtlanticCanada #CrimeanWar

Dear members and friends, Join us next Wed. 25 June @ 7pm for Dr. Paul Huddie's talk: “Ireland, Atlantic Canada, and the Crimean War: Imperial Connectivity and Shared Experiences?” at the Halifax Public Library and on Zoom: zoom.us/j/97885154439?… @ICUF_Awards

We are happy to share that we are now accepting applications for our 2025 Community Support Grant, worth $500. Please see the URL below for more information. If you have any questions, please direct your inquiries to info@rnshs.ca. rnshs.ca/wp-content/upl…

The RNSHS AGM will be online this year, on 28 May at 7pm ADT: zoom.us/j/95445353424?… This year our special lecture will be held separately from our AGM. Mark your calendars for Paul Huddie's lecture on June 25th. Details to follow soon. See you at the AGM!

Dear RNSHS members and friends, Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday 16 April @ 7pm (AST) for Alex Robben's talk: “Not Just Nice Guys: Uncovering the Nova Scotia Teachers' Union” in-person at the Halifax Public Library and on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/92799555830?…

Dear RNSHS members and friends, Please join us next Wednesday, 19 March @ 7pm (AST) for Christopher McCreery's talk: “Nova Scotia’s first public servant: the Governor’s Secretary” in-person at the Halifax Public Library and on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/94438794706

Join us 11 Dec. @ 7pm AST for our last public lecture this fall. Lois Yorke will present: "The Painter, His Muse and Their Marriage: George Harvey and Priscilla Wells in Late Victorian Halifax" in-person at the Halifax Public Library, and on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/93072298167?…

Please join us next Wednesday, November 20th, at 7pm (AST) for Anne Marie Lane Jonah's public lecture: "Life and Work on Sable Island: The Early Federal Record of Island Operations" in-person at the Halifax Public Library or on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/96400590933?…

Join us tomorrow, 16 October @ 7pm (AST) for our next RNSHS public lecture this fall. Brian Tennyson will present his talk: "Bluenose Bluebirds: Nova Scotia’s Military Nurses in the Great War" at the Halifax Public Library and on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/99101878435?…

The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia is hosting their third annual heritage dinner and lecture on Saturday, October 26th at the St. Agnes Church Hall on Mumford Road in Halifax. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased here: novascotiaancestors.ca/store.php?cid=… Deadline is October 16th.