Welcome to Chapel Hill Museum!
Chapel Hill Museum is where the history of Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada comes to life. This former United Baptist church was erected in 1856.
It stands on what was once the location of a 17th Century Acadian trading post, Le Vieux Logis. Chapel Hill Museum opened its doors for the first time in 1979, and with the support and determination of the community and especially the Chapel Hill Historical Society, it has only flourished in the thirty-two years it has been open.
In Chapel Hill Museum, you’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s most overlooked history, one of a kind artifacts, and an observation tower. More than anything, you’ll see the heart and soul of the small fishing village of Shag Harbour, and the dedication of the community members.
We are open daily from June 15 until September 15. The hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission to the museum is free, but donations are greatly appreciated as they are what have kept the museum running for the past thirty-two years.
Hello, and good day -
I was wondering if Shag Harbour ever had a railway station, and if so, are there any photographs of it and information as to when it was removed?
Many Thanks,
Phillip
Yes. We did have a railway station and there should be a picture of it in the museum archives as well as a picture of the first train.
Thanks E Shand
Eric, it is marilyn from ohio. Sure miss Shag Harbour. Hope all is well with you
Hi Marilyn,
We miss you as well………hope you can make it home again sometime soon.
take care
Regards,
Doug Shand
Hi!
We are well on this end could use some old friends to come up for a few weeks in the summer once again and help us out in the museum.Give a few “haircuts”, bake some goodies for bake sales. You know the routine.
Eric