Events

Join renowned photographer, author, and historian, Steve Skafte, as he shares his adventures along abandoned roads, hiking forgotten highways, and exploring the crumbling history that our ancestors left behind. Steve will be discussing his latest book, "This River Was Once a Road: Abandoned Roads of Nova Scotia."

Join us for an evening of acknowledgement and appreciation!

Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at DesBrisay Museum.

Did you know that over 4 million Canadians are descendants of British Home Children? Most Canadians do not know what a Home Child is, or, that they could be related to one.

Learn one of the least told stories of Canadian history, as Kerry Jarvis, a Home Child descendant, takes us on a journey of discovery on how this child immigration scheme shaped and changed our country.

Join us for the opening reception of The Annual South Shore School Art Show on Thursday, May 8 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

The Museum will be closed on Saturday, May 17 in lieu of Victoria Day. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen for our usual hours on Tuesday, May...

Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for the 2nd Annual Lobster Luncheon hosted by the Friends of DesBrisay Museum Society.

Visit the museum to see Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest show! Out and About captures locations somewhere here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Some images offer recognizable features; others...