Charity La Have, NS
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 119025799RR0001 |
Doing business as: | Fort Point Museum |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
The Lunenburg County Historical Society focuses on collecting and preserving historical items. Their mission is to gather historical relics, books, manuscripts, and biographies. The society aims to generate interest in local history through research and educational programs.
The society is geographically focused on Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They operate the Fort Point Museum in LaHave, Nova Scotia. The museum is located at Fort Point, which sits at the mouth of the LaHave River. This site holds historical significance as the first capital of New France in 1632.
Program highlights include transforming a lighthouse keeper's home into a museum that opened in 1972. The museum celebrates the LaHave community from its first inhabitants to today. They share treasures, activities, and stories that bring the past to life. The society collaborates with local and regional organizations on topics of mutual interest. They also organize outreach programs and events for the community throughout the year.
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