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Halifax vs. Louisbourg: The Final Siege included in the cost of Museum admission  The Burning of Prudent and capture of Bienfaisant at Louisbourg, July 26, 1758
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On May 29, 1758, the largest fleet of sailing ships to ever depart from Halifax left the harbour and headed north, prepared to lay siege on the French Fortress of Louisbourg. The campaign endured for two months before British forces achieved their first major victory in the Seven Years War, a victory that would change the world - and Halifax - forever. Don't miss this compelling 250th anniversary exhibit which examines the major turning point in the tug-of-war for North America between England and France. Exhibit available from June 3 until November 2, 2008. | |
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Hurricane Havoc included in the cost of Museum admission
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What will the 2008 hurricane season bring to the North Atlantic? Visit the Maritime Museum and watch as staff track the progress of this year’s storms on a giant weather map. Learn about the hurricanes that have battered Nova Scotia’s shores over the past century-and-a-half, and view the Canadian Meteorological Service’s Hurricane Centre website for the very latest on hurricanes. Display available from July 1 to November 2, 2008.
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Workshops | ||
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Knot a Nautical Christmas Wreath Tuesday, November 25 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Put the fir and spruce aside and grab some... manila rope? Make an unusual Christmas wreath using the “Turk’s head” decorative sailor’s knot. Ribbon, cord, cones and baubles provided to create the festive appearance of a Christmas wreath.
Cost: $20 + HST. As space is limited, participants must register. Call 424-7491 Participants should be advised to bring a pair of gloves. | |
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Walking Tours | ||
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Halifax Explosion Walking Tours Saturday afternoons October 4 & 25 November 8 & 22 December 6 starting at 1pm
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On the morning of December 6th, 1917, the lives of many residents of the North End of Halifax changed forever as a massive
explosion destroyed homes and property and took the lives of nearly two thousand people. Join local history enthusiast Jim Simpson for one of his walking tours of the area as he tells the stories of tragedy, survival and human spirit that are linked to the disaster. On many of the tours. Jim is joined by Gary Shutlak of the Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, who will provide additional commentary. The tours leave from the parking lot on Union Street at the base of Fort Needham. People are reminded to dress for the weather and to wear comfortable footwear. The tour lasts for approximately three hours and are open to thirty people per tour. Please call 424-7491 to register. | |
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Birthday Parties at the Maritime Museum Saturday afternoons available between 12 and 4
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Looking for that unique, and more importantly, different and new birthday party experience for your children aged 5 to 12 years? Are your children interested in pirates? What about shipwrecks? Look no further. Call us at 902-424-7491 to discuss your needs and your child's interests. Costs will depend on specific program requirements. Click here to see more. | |
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NIGHT WATCH OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE PROGRAM September to June     
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Museums take on a whole different appearance once they are closed for the evening. Imagine having one all to yourself for an entire night. This is all possible with Night Watch, an awesome overnight adventure at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, in the heart of the historic Halifax waterfront! You and your group will have an all access pass to one of the coolest museums in Atlantic Canada! Possible Evening Adventures: Night Watch caters to a diverse age range. We provide you with the opportunity to customize your evening in order to best incorporate the elements you feel would be most beneficial to your group. All programs include a visit to the museum steam ship CSS Acadia and the Robertson Store, a restored marine supply store. You choose your own adventure for the balance of the evening. Click Here for Evening Outline. During Night Watch, the educational opportunities are endless. Below are a few of the themes and exhibits that can be directly linked to curriculum outcomes. Click on the theme for further exhibit details. CSS Acadia Robertson Store Titanic Shipwrecks Halifax Explosion Ghost Tour The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is one of the premiere museums in Atlantic Canada and is a safe and secure environment for your overnight adventure. Your program is run by trained staff familiar with the museum environment. A staff member remains on site for the overnight component and the building has a 24 hour security guard. For more information click the link below. When to come and what is included? Night Watch is offered seasonally from October to June. Monday evenings are reserved for school groups. Depending on site availability, the program can be offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. Start Time: 6:30pm, Departure Time: 8:15am. Evening snack and light breakfast provided. Structured program delivered by enthusiastic and professional staff. Opportunity for self exploration of galleries. Thousands of children and their chaperones have been thrilled by their Night Watch experience since the program's inception in 2002. Your group could be next! For more information or to book your Night Watch adventure, please contact: Adam Langley Education and Interpretation Consultant Heritage Explorers Unit 10 82 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H6 Ph: (902) 446-4416 Email: info@heritageexplorers.com Web: Heritage Explorers | |
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At The Wharves |
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Historic Ship: CSS Acadia
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Ninety years ago, the ship CSS Acadia, now permanently berthed behind the museum, was commissioned and began a distinguished
service of more than half a century of hydrographic surveying. Acadia was launched in 1913 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England at the
yards of Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd. She was specifically designed and built to survey Canada's coastal waters and her career
took her from the dangerous, ice-infested waters of Hudson Bay to Nova Scotia's South Shore.
Acadia remains a classic example of the best that her British builders had to offer during the Edwardian era. With her two masts and single funnel, she resembles a small steam yacht more than a hardworking survey vessel. Her interior displays a class of marine craftsmanship typical of that great tradition with beautiful mahogany and oak paneling and fine brasswork to be found throughout the quarters of the hydrographic staff and officers, giving them accommodations that suggest the great ocean liners of the same era. More info is available on this website. |
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