Fort Point Museum
Location
Located In
LaHave
Where To Find Us
100 Fort Point Rd
LaHave, NS B0R 1C0
LaHave, NS B0R 1C0
Areas Served
Lunenburg County
Contact
Website
E-Mail
lchsftptgmail.com
Phone
(902) 688-1632
Phone winter: (902) 688-2399
Phone winter: (902) 688-2399
Mailing Address
PO Box 99
LaHave, NS B0R 1C0
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.
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.
OR year round by appointment. Grounds open all year round.
Tags
Community Halls (Rentals) ; Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect ; Summer Fun ; Visual Arts ; Volunteer Opportunity
About this Information
Last Modified: 07 Jan 2016 | Last Full Update: 23 Jun 2014