Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Meet Gus: Halifax’s Centenarian Tortoise
Learn all about Gus, the centenarian tortoise who’s been a star at the Museum of Natural History (and a Halifax mascot) for over 70 years.
May Virtue, Halifax's Forgotten Female Police Officer
Learn about the life and contributions of Halifax's Forgotten Female Police Officer, May Virtue.
The Queen Hotel: Lost Gem of Hollis Street
Learn about the tumultuous history of the Queen Hotel which once graced downtown Halifax and was a popular place to stay and mingle.
Meet Gus: Halifax’s Centenarian Tortoise
Learn all about Gus, the centenarian tortoise who’s been a star at the Museum of Natural History (and a Halifax mascot) for over 70 years.
May Virtue, Halifax's Forgotten Female Police Officer
Learn about the life and contributions of Halifax's Forgotten Female Police Officer, May Virtue.
The Queen Hotel: Lost Gem of Hollis Street
Learn about the tumultuous history of the Queen Hotel which once graced downtown Halifax and was a popular place to stay and mingle.
Acadian Heritage Month: Fiction
Celebrate Acadian Heritage Month with fiction honouring Acadian culture, history and community—discover stories rooted in tradition.
Acadian Heritage Month: Non-Fiction
Discover Acadian heritage through engaging nonfiction that highlights Acadian culture, history and contributions to Nova Scotia.
La Fête Nationale de l'Acadie / National Acadian Day
Celebrate National Acadian Day with music, stories and works by Acadian artists that honour their vibrant culture.
Halifax County Exhibition: Farm Life in Nova Scotia
Learn about Nova Scotia’s farming heritage and modern agriculture before the Halifax County Exhibition and explore life on the farm.
Acadian Heritage Month: Fiction
Celebrate Acadian Heritage Month with fiction honouring Acadian culture, history and community—discover stories rooted in tradition.
Acadian Heritage Month: Non-Fiction
Discover Acadian heritage through engaging nonfiction that highlights Acadian culture, history and contributions to Nova Scotia.
La Fête Nationale de l'Acadie / National Acadian Day
Celebrate National Acadian Day with music, stories and works by Acadian artists that honour their vibrant culture.
Halifax County Exhibition: Farm Life in Nova Scotia
Learn about Nova Scotia’s farming heritage and modern agriculture before the Halifax County Exhibition and explore life on the farm.
Online Resources
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
Recent Arrivals
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Recent Arrivals in the Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection
Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Recent Arrivals in the Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection
Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.