Scott Manor House facts for kids
Scott Manor House is a very old and special building in Bedford, Nova Scotia. It was built a long time ago, between 1769 and 1772. Today, it is a museum where you can learn about its interesting past!
This house is the second oldest home in the entire Halifax Regional Municipality. Only the Morris House in Halifax is older.
Building the Scott Manor House
The Scott Manor House was built by a man named Joseph Scott. He was a merchant, which means he bought and sold goods. Joseph Scott built the house on land that used to belong to his brother.
His brother was Captain George Scott. Captain Scott was an army officer. The house was built right next to Fort Sackville. This was an important fort back then. Joseph Scott was even in charge of Fort Sackville for a time in 1760.
Visiting the Museum
Today, Scott Manor House is a museum. It helps people learn about what life was like in Nova Scotia many years ago. You can visit to see how people lived and worked in the 1700s. It's a great place to explore history!
More to Explore
- History of the Halifax Regional Municipality
- List of oldest buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Fultz House
Learn More Online
- Scott Manor House - Canada's Historic Places
- Scott Manor House - Official Site: https://web.archive.org/web/20121026114020/http://www.scottmanorhouse.ca/
