Discover Digby’s Rich Tapestry of History
Weymouth Information Centre-Sissiboo Landing is a great way of getting a look into the past. With many works of art and a great viewpoint over looking the water.
Photography-Ryenne Foley
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The Admiral Digby Museum is a great location for a look back into the past full of eye catching exhibits.
Photography-Ryenne Foley
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Yesterday, 128 years ago, Joshua Slocum started the voyage that would see him become the first person to sail around the world alone.
Joshua was born in Mount Hanley, Annapolis County, but moved to Brier Island when he was 8 years old. It was here at a young age that Joshua started to yearn for a life at sea.
After many years of sailing, on April 24th 1895, he set sail in his oyster boat named Spray on a 74,000 km (46,000 miles) trip that would take him 3 years, two month and two days to complete. Something no one else had ever done before.
Today, you can find a monument of Joshua on Brier Island, right across from the Peter Island Lighthouse, not far from the shop he grew up working at, dreaming of days out a sea.
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Please join us in welcoming back Sissiboo Landing as a DATA Member for 2024.
More about them:
Sissiboo Landing is Weymouth`s Heritage Cultural centre celebrating the five founding cultures of Mi`kmaq, Acadians, White Loyalists, Black Loyalists and the New France community. We are also an Information Centre and have a Gift Shop with local handmade arts and crafts. Located on the beautiful Sissiboo River, we host a free outdoor concert every Friday evening in the summer.
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The Digby area is a treasure trove of history, where stories of early settlers, seafaring adventures, and cultural heritage come alive.
From maritime museums showcasing the region’s deep connection to the sea to historical sites preserving the legacy of those who shaped this vibrant community, Digby’s museums offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Explore exhibits that tell the tale of the area’s fishing traditions, shipbuilding, and the lives of its resilient people.
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the roots of this charming coastal town, the Digby area’s museums invite you to step back in time and uncover the stories that have shaped this unique corner of Nova Scotia.
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