The Perkins House Museum

Record #: ROQ0059
Last Modified: 20 Nov 2017
Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2017

Location

Located In Liverpool
Where To Find Us
105 Main St
Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
Areas Served Queens County (NS)

Contact

Website perkinshouse.novascotia.ca
E-Mail linda.a.rafuse@novascotia.com
Phone 902-354-4058
Contact Linda Rafuse, Director
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Description & Services

Information  
 
Every day for over 40 years, Simeon Perkins recorded details in his diary about life, family and business in Liverpool. From mentions of ships’ captains, to notes about goods coming and going, to remarks about his house, American privateers, children being born and even the threat of the smallpox epidemic of 1800, Simeon’s observations provide a personal perspective on life in Nova Scotia from 1766 to 1812. 
 
Discover the nooks and crannies of Perkins’ historic home. Step into the parlour and picture this merchant and community leader seated in an elegant mahogany wing chair, dipping his quill in ink as he captured the details of daily life. 
 
Hours Open Seasonally 
June 1st - October 15th 
 
Monday-Saturday 
9:30 am - 5:30 pm 
 
Sunday 
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Special Information

Tags Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect ; Special Interest ; Visual Arts