Fort Point Museum
Record #:
TOB0043
Last Modified:
07 Jan 2016
Last Full Update:
23 Jun 2014
Location
Located In | LaHave |
Where To Find Us | 100 Fort Point Rd LaHave, NS B0R 1C0 |
Areas Served | Lunenburg County |
Contact
Website | www.fortpointmuseum.com/ |
lchsftpt@gmail.com | |
Phone | (902) 688-1632 Phone winter: (902) 688-2399 |
Mailing Address | PO Box 99 LaHave, NS B0R 1C0 |
Fax | (902) 688-1632 |
Description & Services
Information | The museum is located in a former lighthouse keeper's cottage. The point is enriched by 400 years of history, starting with the arrival of Champlain in 1604 and followed by a French settlement established by the Lieutenant General and Viceroy of New France, Isaac de Razilly. This community museum is operated by the Lunenburg County Historical Society. Services & Activities: Interpretive displays , Research Services: Archival Records - Genealogical Research - Library, Classes and Workshops , Guided Tours - Bilingual Services , Children's Activities , Facility Rentals , Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens , Gift shop Volunteer Services Available - Training Offered Member Privileges: Participation in museum activities, receive newsletter, first to know of upcoming events, Picnic Area. It's a great site to have a picnic! The view on the point where the river and the ocean meet is amazing! You can also have access to Fort Point Beach where you can find 400 years old beach glass. |
Hours | Open: June 1 to September 30, Daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. OR year round by appointment. Grounds open all year round. |