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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Nova Scotia Vacation Information - Attractions &amp;gt; Museums and Historical Sites</title><link>http://nova-scotia-vacation.info/attractions/museums-and-historical-sites/</link><description>Information and links for planning your Nova Scotia Vacation </description><item><title>The Nova Scotia Heritage Quilt Project</title><link>http://users.eastlink.ca/~robsonbh/QuiltPageN.html</link><description>Registers historic quilts, records the tradition of quilt making, gathers historical information on women's work, art, craft and social life. Lists aims, registration schedule and contact information.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:47:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CultureCanada - Archives and Libraries - Nova Scotia</title><link>http://culturecanada.gc.ca/chdt/interface/interface2.nsf/engdocBasic/21.8.5.html</link><description>Directory of links to archives, libraries and genealogical information in the province.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:56:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All Aboad: Nova Scotia's Railway Heritage</title><link>http://www.novascotiarailwayheritage.com/</link><description>Travel and visitor information on railway museums, stations, visitor centres and preserved cars. Pictures, maps, opening times, facilities and links.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Nova Scotia Museum</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/</link><description>Comprised of twenty-five museums across the province; historic buildings, living history sites, vessels and specialized museums. Features background, educational resources, current exhibits, and links to member museums.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:03:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>H.M.C.S. Sackville</title><link>http://www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca/</link><description>The last corvette, Canada's Naval Memorial, maintained and operated by the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and open to the public. Lists history, news, tours, gift shop, links and contact details.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:03:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maritime Museum of the Atlantic</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mma/index.html</link><description>Background, information about the museum's exhibits and collections, events, resources, rental opportunities, hours of operation, gift catalogue, hours, admission, and contact details.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:03:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/</link><description>Museum information, natural history facts and photos, news, special events, education and research resources, publications catalogue, ordering information, and contact details.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:04:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum</title><link>http://www.concretehouse.ca/</link><description>Dedicated to Charles Macdonald, who was an artist, craftsman, social activist and business owner. Includes his biography, image gallery, hours, directions and contact information. Located in Centreville.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:05:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cossit House Museum</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/ch/index.htm</link><description>Home of The Reverend Ranna Cossit was built in 1787. Includes history, events, hours of operation, admission, and directions. Located in Sydney.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:05:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Haliburton House</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/hh/</link><description>Home of author Thomas Chandler Haliburton. Features hours of operation, admission fees, photos, and a schedule of upcoming events.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:05:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawrence House</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/lh/</link><description>Built in 1870 by William D. Lawrence, a shipbuilder, home features much of its original furnishings. Includes hours, admission rates, events and directions. Located in Maitland.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:06:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MacDonald House Museum</title><link>http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/paulinemacl/index.html</link><description>Features 1850's gothic style home, 1930's school, and barn with wagons and implements. Includes hours, fees and directions. Located in Cape Breton.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:06:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCulloch House</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mch/</link><description>Home of Thomas McCulloch, first president of Dalhousie College, the museum contains furnishings and personal items. Includes photos. Located in Pictou.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:07:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North Hills Museum</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/nhm/index.htm</link><description>Small, wood-framed home features 18th and 19th century English porcelain, glass and period furniture. Includes history of the home, photos, hours of operation, admission, and directions. Located in Granville Ferry.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:07:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Old Meeting House</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/omh/</link><description>Provides history, photos, hours of operation, admission, and contact details. Located in Barrington.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:07:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Perkins House</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/peh/index.htm</link><description>Built in 1766 for Simeon Perkins, a Connecticut native who came to the province in 1762. Includes hours, admission fees, events, programs and directions. Located in Liverpool.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:08:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ross-Thomson House Museum</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/rth/</link><description>Includes history, photos, hours of operation, admission, and contact details. Located in Shelburne.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:08:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shand House</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/sh/</link><description>Ornate late-Victorian house in Windsor was built in 1890-91. Offers a virtual tour, events, and admission fee.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:08:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uniacke Estate Museum Park</title><link>http://museum.gov.ns.ca/uemp/index.htm</link><description>Features property of Attorney-General, Richard John Uniacke. Built 1813-15, the home offers a glimpse of 19th-century life among Nova Scotia's gentry. Includes biography, hours, admission, programs and events.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2005 00:09:09 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>