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Sherbrooke Village
 The French were the first European visitors to Sherbrooke, as early as 1655. The settlement was known as Fort Sainte Marie.
By 1815 the settlement which developed at the head of navigation became known as Sherbrooke, in honour of Sir John Coape Sherbrooke, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
For years the community prospered, supported by farming, fishing, and above all, by the timber trade. Busy mills produced deal, planks, laths, spars, ship’s knees and shingles for the British and West Indian markets.
Then in 1861 the cry of “gold” was heard and the town became a lively, energetic mining camp. By 1869 nineteen companies had flocked to participate in the discovery; Sherbrooke boomed. What some call Sherbrooke’s Golden Age lasted about twenty years.
Mining was reactivated in the early part of this century, but was never as successful as before. Lumbering continued as a major industry. Until the restoration of Sherbrooke Village, visitors to the area were chiefly sportsmen fishing for salmon in the pools of the St. Mary’s River.
The Sherbrooke Village Restoration Area was established in 1969 to conserve a part of Sherbrooke and depict a typical Nova Scotian village in the 19th century.
Sherbrooke Village is administered by the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission under the direction of the Nova Scotia Museum, Department of Tourism and Culture.
Programming that is informative and entertaining!
Things we do everyday!
Snug along the banks of the St. Mary’s River, Sherbrooke Village is a restored boomtown from Nova Scotia’s golden age. A community built on fortunes made from timber, tall ships and gold. Animations occur daily.
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Activities
 Wagon Rides
Our team of heritage breed Canadian Horses make touring our site just a little bit easier.
Daily Village Chronicle
For the lowdown on what is happening on our streets. Our daily Village Chronicle is a summary of featured demonstrations, special events and music. You will find it posted at numerous locations on our site.
Kids’ Stuff
Sherbrooke Village has acres of stuff to delight and keep youngsters busy. From our wagon rides, farm animals, working sawmill to our old school and jail there is always something for them to learn or explore.
“Hands On History” Not Just For Kids
Enjoy a live-in two day program of fun and learning for school and youth groups. The children experience life as their counterparts would have lived, in the latter part of the 19th century.
“With These Two Hands”
Sherbrooke Village celebrates, preserves and protects local cultural knowledge, crafts and skills through a season-long series of animations, interpretations and hands-on programming.
For centuries the commerce of Sherbrooke was dependent on hands. Weathered and worn, those hands were a witness to the life of a community that was tested, tough and true. Through mistakes made and lessons learned, they now tease into life a lump of clay, a shard of iron or a bolt of cloth.
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 Ambrotype Studio
Really Rare! A working photo studio which uses a 1902 AGFA camera, a wet collodion process with the final result on a glass plate. Your portrait in the dress of the period will be a snap!
Nature Centre
Wild and wooly things abound in our neck of the woods! The nature centre allows a close and safe encounter with some local critters.
McDonald Brothers’ Sawmill
A treat for your senses! Smell the fresh pine and spruce. Feel the rhythms of the working mill in the plank floor. The spinning water wheel and whirling belts and gears make for a great memory of Sherbrooke Village.
Courthouse Concerts
Our popular series of Celtic, Folk, Gospel and traditional artists takes place in an acoustically excellent venue each Thursday evening in July and August, and Friday evenings for September to October 15. Concerts start at 7:30 pm, and advance tickets are recommended.
Or... For those who choose to say off site; one or two day-long “Hands on History” day Camp which provides a guided experience of early village life in a natural and authentic setting.
The Company Store
The Company Store specializes in Sherbrooke Village produced wares, clothing, gifts and period reproduced home decor.
Sail to History
Courtesy of St. Mary’s Boat Club and Sherbrooke Village, we offer docking facilities within the boundaries of the Village.
The Group Outing
Planning a group trip or event? Need special services or facilities? For a group outing or to use our docking facilities contact Jamie Anderson at 1-888-743-7845 toll free or email andersje@gov.ns.ca
Witness these amazing transformations up close and in person. You can explore these activities virtually at the Canada Digital Collection Website at: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/sv/collections.html
Phone: (902) 522-2400
The Company Store: (902) 522-2858
Fax: (902) 522-2974
Email: andersje@gov.ns.ca
Season: June 1 to October 15
Hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Admission:
Adult $9.00
Child $3.75
Family $25.00
Senior $7.25
Adult Season Pass $17.00
Family Season Pass $35.00
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Created on 2005-08-19 06:08:56 by admin
Updated on 2006-02-08 08:12:56 by admin
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