As a young, rebellious man of 23, Richard John Uniacke first laid eyes on the lands that would become his grand country estate.

In 1776, while shackled and on horseback, Uniacke was escorted along the Post Road to Halifax to stand trial for treason – it was thought he sympathized with a group of rebels during the American Revolution. His escorts stopped here to water their horses and the area reminded Uniacke of his home in Ireland. He swore to his captors that he would on day return and build a house.

Uniacke kept his word, and in 1813 he began building this grand house. By this time he had become a prominent lawyer and civic leader, amassing a great fortune. It has not changed much since Uniacke and his family lived here. Step back in time and explore Uniacke House.