Admiral Digby Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1972 |
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| Location | 95 Montague Row, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Type | Municipal Museum |
The Admiral Digby Museum is a special place in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. It helps us explore the exciting history of Digby and the towns nearby in Digby County. The museum is located in a beautifully restored house. This house is built in the old Georgian style and looks out over Digby Harbour. It's known as the Woodrow/Dakin House.
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History of the Museum
The Old House Becomes a Library
The Woodrow/Dakin House is one of the oldest buildings in Digby. In 1968, the Digby Library Association bought this historic house. It then became the very first library for the town.
From Library to Museum
A group of people who loved history started a historical society at the library. In 1972, they opened a small display of historical items. This was the beginning of the museum! In 1977, the historical society took over the building. The library moved to a bigger place in 1980. After that, the museum used the whole building to show its collections.
Who Was Admiral Digby?
The museum is named after a famous person called Admiral Robert Digby. He was a Royal Navy officer. In 1783, he brought many Loyalist settlers to the town. These were people who stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.
What You Can See at the Museum
The Admiral Digby Museum is free to visit. It is open all year round, so you can explore it anytime!
Amazing Collections
The museum has many interesting things to see. Its collection includes:
- Rare furniture from the past.
- Old textiles, which are fabrics and clothes.
- Many photographs that show what Digby used to look like.
- Old maps that help us understand the area's history.
Maritime History Room
There is a special room called the marine room. This room shows many items from Digby's history with the sea. You can learn about fishing, shipping, and other ocean adventures.
The Gilpin Collection
One of the most exciting parts of the museum is the Gilpin Collection. This collection has amazing watercolour paintings of Sable Island. These paintings were made by a Digby resident. They visited the island in the 1850s and captured its beauty.
More Information
- Admiral Digby Museum Website
- A Journey Through Time: A Virtual History of Digby by the Admiral Digby Museum
