While we expect our season to look quite a bit different this year, we are continuing with plans to offer two Farm Camps this summer. The first will be held the week of July 20-24 and the second, August 17-21. Both will be limited to children ages 6-10. Children will have the chance to participate in garden and farm-related activities, arts and crafts, heritage-related activities, games, and even help out with animal care! It’s a fun-filled week, and we are excited to be offering it again this year. The camps will cost $150 per child, and will run from 9am to 4pm each day during their respective weeks. … Read More →
Our employment opportunities page has been updated with all current positions for the 2020 season. The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society is an equal opportunity employer. Anyone meeting the outlined requirements is invited to apply. Please be aware that all Museum positions are subject to funding. Read More →
To all of our faithful supporters and followers, the Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society has made the decision to cancel our spring Dinner and Auction scheduled for April 4th. We shall be reaching out to our corporate sponsors, item donors and guests in the coming days. Thank you for all of the support which has been shown to date and for the enormous efforts which have gone into the planning of this special event by our auction committee volunteers. Read More →
A recent blog by Canadian-owned online travel agency FlightNetwork has included the Farm Museum in an eclectic list of cultural hotspots in the Halifax area. The list includes a variety of galleries, shops, events and museums. Take a look! As seen in Flightnetwork’s Article – 13 Cultural Hotspots You Must See In HalifaxRead More →
Our seasonal fundraising campaign to care for our animals needs your help! The animal program costs approximately $5000 per season in direct costs for feed, bedding, supplies and transportation, and the Farm receives no direct support toward this. We must raise it in order to keep it going. Please visit our Fundrazr page to learn more about specific costs and to give. With the passing of four decades, the role of the Farm Museum has come into sharp focus. Many urban residents know little of farming today and popular food culture has little to do with the family farm. We believe in the importance of keeping farm animals in the public eye so that we may know and value them. We promote optimum quality of life, … Read More →
Last year, we held our first Farm Day Camp in August, and it was a huge success! So successful, that this year we have decided to hold not one, but TWO camps over the summer! The first will be held the week of July 15th to 19th, 2019, and will be limited to children ages 6 to 8. The second will be held the week of August 12th to 16th, 2019, and will be limited to children ages 9 to 12. Children will have the chance to participate in garden and farm-related activities, arts and crafts, heritage-related activities, games, and even help out with animal care! It’s a fun-filled week, and we are excited to be offering it again this year. The camps will cost $150 per child, and will run from 9am to 4pm each day during their respective weeks. Early drop-off and late pick-up will … Read More →
