During the first world war in 1914, African Nova Scotians responded patriotically. The men of the community wanted to volunteer to serve overseas yet most were rejected. Those who wanted to serve were told there was only one way, they had to form an entire segregated battalion. Black men from Nova Scotia, the rest of…
Category: Museum Exhibits and Displays
Bill Connolly Audio-visual Room
Here is a look at the new audio-visual room, where you can learn about Bill Connolly a WWII sailor and his survival during the sinking of the HMCS Athabaskan, as well as his time spent as a POW.
James Layton Ralston Display
Ralston held the position of Canada’s Minister of National Defense from 1940 to 1944 during World War II. He oversaw military operations and worked to strengthen Canada’s armed forces. Ralston was also a soldier in World War I. He demonstrated bravery and leadership, and won the Distinguished Service Order and Bar, after being wounded in…
SS Einvik
A model of the SS Einvik, made by George Evans. The SS Einvik was a Norwegian ship that was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sank off the coast of Iceland in 1941. At age 15 George Evans was one of the 23 members aboard the ship. All crew members survived.
Spitfire Model Plane
This is a model of the Supermarine Spitfire, a British aircraft used in WWII. This model is based off of Johnnie Johnson's (RAF officer) Spitfire. Donated to our museum by Rick VanSnick.
Russian Ration Kit
Ration kits are essential to soldiers' well-being and nourishment. Such kits look different across different countries and cultures. This Russian ration kit always strikes interest among Canadian visitors to the museum.
Homemade Christmas Card for North Novie Soldier
The museum hosts many intimate WW2-era artifacts like this, donated by veterans and their families who had personal relationships with curator, Ray Coulson.
Amherst Internment Camp Artifacts
Here at the museum, we have a variety of artifacts and documents pertaining to the Amherst Internment Camp.
Nova Scotia Highlanders Battle Flag
This Nova Scotia flag has an amazing story to tell. It was presented to the North Nova Scotia Highlanders during a ceremony in Amherst, NS on 30 July 1940 by Provincial Premier, the Hon. A.S. MacMillan.
Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum 