Dartmouth Heritage Museum

Break-in adds to pressures facing Dartmouth Heritage Museum

By Lynnette Alford, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

September 5, 2026

Donation bin emptied and original 1867 leaded glass doors cracked after a break-in at Evergreen House on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Crime Evergreen House Dartmouth Heritage Museum Amanda Furniss theft Halifax Regional Police

Dartmouth-area summer events offer affordable family fun

By Christian Ensslin

July 11, 2026

South Dartmouth (and surrounds) offers plenty of budget-conscious things to do this July and August, with local attractions now open with their regular summer programming.

Events Dartmouth Heritage Museum Back the Sea Centre The Pizza Oven Alderney Landing Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

Exhibit highlights 200 years of Dartmouth art

By Christian Ensslin

June 2, 2026

A new exhibition has opened at Dartmouth’s Evergreen House, celebrating 200 years of local artwork.

Arts & Culture Evergreen House Dartmouth Heritage Museum Artists

Budget cuts affect local student, part-time jobs: museum director

By Christian Ensslin

March 13, 2026

The provincial government's cuts to grant funding are affecting many in the culture and heritage sector throughout Nova Scotia, including two Dartmouth sites: Evergreen House on Newcastle Street and Quaker House on Ochterloney Street.

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August Event Guide: Buskers, comics, rock painting, and more

By Christian Ensslin

July 29, 2025

It is summer in Dartmouth, and this comes with the usual free-for-all of cultural and outdoor events.

Events Busker Festival Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival Dartmouth Heritage Museum Woodside Tavern