The Fort Sackville Foundation is once again happy to participate in the annual Bedford Days festivities. We take this opportunity to invite the public to a Georgian Social at the Scott Manor House, at 15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford, NS, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday June 25, 2022. Although the house itself will …
Come visit the Fort Sackville Foundation heritage display from 10 am – 4 pm at Sunnyside Mall (opposite Indigo and Peoples Jewellers), on Wednesday, February 12. It’s a great opportunity to explore our collection of Bedford photos from 1910 to the 1980s. We’d like to know more about some of the photos and invite you …
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The Story of the Bedford Rifle Range – Talk by Mark Currie, November 19, 7pm Are you curious about the Bedford Rifle Range? Join us at Scott Manor House on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 pm for the next general meeting of the Fort Sackville Foundation featuring a presentation on this Bedford landmark by life-long …
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The Fort Sackville Foundation is pleased to feature a presentation by author and architectural historian Joseph M. A. Ballard on “The Bluenose Tradition of House Naming” at its next general meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 7 pm, at Scott Manor House. All are welcome to attend. Joseph M. A. Ballard is a senior preservation consultant …
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The guided graveyard walk led by Ann MacVicar is postponed due to rain until Tuesday, October 1. Meet at 7 pm (one-half hour earlier than originally scheduled), at Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford. Bring a flashlight and wear shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground.
A popular annual event, led by Ann MacVicar will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Meet at 7:30 pm at Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford. Stories from Bedford’s past. Bring a flashlight. Weather permitting.
Be immersed in history with treasures from local Heritage Collections August 27 – 29, 1–4 pm. The following historical societies will be at the Scott Manor House on: Tuesday, August 27th, 1-4 pm: Hammonds Plains Historical Society Wednesday, August 28th, 1-4 pm: Rockingham Historical Society Thursday, August 29th, 1-4 pm: Fall River Historical Society These …
Go on a guided walk of Historic Bedford with David Conley August 25th 1 – 2 pm. Meet at Scott Manor House
Due to weather, the Quoits tournament has been rescheduled and will be held August 29th from 10 – 2 pm. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic.
Visit the Scott Manor House grounds on Saturday, August 24th from 1-4 pm for the special outdoor fire truck display. Volunteer firefighters from Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services will be there with one of today’s fire trucks. Children will enjoy the chance to check out the truck and activities provided by the firefighters. Plus, …
