Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
The Curtains Rise at Neptune Theatre - A Brief History
From opening night to standing ovations, explore the people, passion, and history that shaped Neptune Theatre.
Making a Household Name: The Tradition of Naming Your Estate
Discover the stories behind Halifax's grand estates, from Belmont to Evergreen, and the tradition of giving homes memorable names.
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
The Curtains Rise at Neptune Theatre - A Brief History
From opening night to standing ovations, explore the people, passion, and history that shaped Neptune Theatre.
Making a Household Name: The Tradition of Naming Your Estate
Discover the stories behind Halifax's grand estates, from Belmont to Evergreen, and the tradition of giving homes memorable names.
Mois du patrimoine acadien 2026 : Fiction (adultes)
To build (or to extend) on the experience, explore this specially curated fiction reading list created for Acadian Heritage Month.
Mois du patrimoine acadien 2026 : Non-fiction (adultes)
Recognizing and highlighting the cultural, social, and economic contributions of the Acadian community across the province.
Acadian Heritage Month / Mois du patrimoine acadien
"Building Connections, Celebrating Our Voices." In honour of the 2026 theme, here is a collection of writing by Acadian poets and authors
Emancipation Day
Learn about Emancipation Day, marking the end of slavery for African descendants in Canada and beyond, with resources, fiction, and poetry.
Mois du patrimoine acadien 2026 : Fiction (adultes)
To build (or to extend) on the experience, explore this specially curated fiction reading list created for Acadian Heritage Month.
Mois du patrimoine acadien 2026 : Non-fiction (adultes)
Recognizing and highlighting the cultural, social, and economic contributions of the Acadian community across the province.
Acadian Heritage Month / Mois du patrimoine acadien
"Building Connections, Celebrating Our Voices." In honour of the 2026 theme, here is a collection of writing by Acadian poets and authors
Emancipation Day
Learn about Emancipation Day, marking the end of slavery for African descendants in Canada and beyond, with resources, fiction, and poetry.
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.
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.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
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.
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.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
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 HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.