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7 Nova Scotian Virtual Tours and Exhibits You Should Visit
Though March Break is quickly approaching, there’s no doubt that this year will be vastly different than those in the past. Barely over a year since Nova Scotia and the rest of the world entered lockdown, museums and public history has changed drastically too. Many museums nowadays feature part of their collection or exhibits online for viewers to experience. Virtual tours are becoming more popular. And with that development, we can experience an array of history from our homes. But have you been wondering which museums in Nova Scotia offer virtual tours? Or where can you visit virtually to feel as though you’re immersed in an exhibit? And are there…
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10 Tips for your Archive Trip
If you are looking to solve some history mysteries, working on a paper, do genealogical research or simply want to learn more about your community, an archive might have the answers you’re searching for! An archive is a place that holds, organizes, protects, and often allows access to historical materials. Generally, held in its collection are items or records such as newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, maps, and many more materials. Usually an archive has at least one archivists who helps visitors with their research requests. Besides assisting visitors, staff complete tasks such as cataloging and digitizing materials. You might be thinking “I’ve never been to an archive before, how does…
My name is Kirby and I’m a 20-something year old with an M.A. in History. Needless to say, history is a huge passion of mine.
