Dartmouth Heritage Museum - Evergreen House & Quaker House

Dartmouth Heritage Museum - Evergreen House & Quaker House Where Dartmouth’s heritage is protected, preserved and promoted. We are all Treaty people.

The Dartmouth Heritage Museum (DHM) operates two historic houses: Evergreen House (26 Newcastle Street), and Quaker House (57 Ochterloney Street). Evergreen House is open year round and is the current headquarters of the DHM administrative offices. Quaker House is one of the oldest buildings in Halifax Regional Municipality and is open seasonally (June-August). Throughout the year, there are many

rotating exhibits, heritage events, and historic programming run by the Museum. The Dartmouth Heritage Museum and its historic sites acknowledge that they are located on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

Sharing on behalf of the Dartmouth Historical Association: Dartmouth Historical AssociationPlease join us for Tea and a ...
06/01/2026

Sharing on behalf of the Dartmouth Historical Association:

Dartmouth Historical Association
Please join us for Tea and a Talk following a brief Annual General Meeting Thursday 4 June at 2pm, Dartmouth Heritage Museum, 26 Newcastle Street.

Dr. Brenda Hattie will talk about Women at the Dartmouth Marine Slips in WW II. Brenda's mother was only 17 when she was hired at the Dartmouth Marine Slips in 1942. We will learn about the pressure, opportunities, and challenges of work in a critical wartime industry, through the eyes of a young woman.

Light refreshments will be served. Friends are welcome. Cost is $5.00 per person.
Space is limited so please let us know if you plan to attend. RSVP by email to [email protected] or call 902-476-0482 (Linda Forbes).

Quaker House is now open for the season! Drop by from Wednesday-Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm for a free tour from our knowled...
05/29/2026

Quaker House is now open for the season! Drop by from Wednesday-Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm for a free tour from our knowledgeable Heritage Interpreters, learn about the 18th-century Quaker Whaler's of Dartmouth, and support the museum by making a tax-free purchase at our new gift shop.

Quaker House: 57 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth NS
Evergreen House: 26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth NS

Website: dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/

Some spaces still available for the Scandalously Silent Book Club this Saturday! Join Authors Donna Jones Alward and Mic...
05/29/2026

Some spaces still available for the Scandalously Silent Book Club this Saturday!

Join Authors Donna Jones Alward and Michelle Helliwell at Evergreen House on Saturday, May 30th from 2-4pm for Silent Book Club 📖🫖

There will be time to find a cozy spot around the museum to kick back and read, then indulge in some bookish chat and light refreshments (plus a few door prizes).
The fee is $10 (pay day of the event), proceeds generously going to the Dartmouth Heritage Museum.

RSVP required - save your seat by calling the museum at 902-464-2300 or email [email protected].

We hope you can join us!


From May 26th until August 28th 2026, visit Evergreen House (26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth) for FREE from Tuesday-Sunda...
05/27/2026

From May 26th until August 28th 2026, visit Evergreen House (26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth) for FREE from Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Enjoy our new exhibition, the D(art)mouth Museum Gallery, which explores local artworks of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum collection from over 200 years that feature places, histories, families, and traditions connected to the community of Dartmouth.

Did you know that our gift shop is filled with locally written, printed, and published books? We also source locally-made gifts (and some museum merch), all of which are available 100% tax-free. Every purchase supports the musuem's operations, and allows us to offer free admission to both of our sites💕

We can't wait for you to visit! There is so much to learn about and enjoy at Evergreen House.

Website: dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/

Tonight at Evergreen House!Join us on Monday, May 25th for Storytelling Night - hosted by the Storytellers Circle of Hal...
05/25/2026

Tonight at Evergreen House!
Join us on Monday, May 25th for Storytelling Night - hosted by the Storytellers Circle of Halifax and the Helen Creighton Folklore Society.

Held on the last Monday of each month from 7pm until 9pm, visit Evergreen House for "Storytelling Night," an open mic storytelling event with unique themes each month. 🎤⭐ The theme this month is "Stories Inspired by Songs"📖 🎶

Come share a story of your own at the open mic portion of the evening, then listen to stories told by the Storytellers Circle of Halifax. Open mic stories need to be timed (up to 7 minutes) and need to be rehearsed before being presented. Stories should be told and not read.

All are welcome to participate or simply listen to the stories.
Admission is by Free-Will-Donation.
No registration required. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Evergreen House is part of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum and is located at 26 Newcastle Street in Dartmouth.
We hope to see you at Storytelling Night at Evergreen!




Please give a warm welcome to our incoming Heritage Interpreters for Summer 2026! 👋✨This week and next, our summer staff...
05/21/2026

Please give a warm welcome to our incoming Heritage Interpreters for Summer 2026! 👋✨

This week and next, our summer staff are preparing for our summer hours to start and getting ready for a few exciting projects we have underway 😁

Evergreen Summer Hours: starting Tuesday May 26th, open 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday

Quaker House Summer Hours: starting Friday May 29th, open 10:00am-5:00pm Wednesday-Sunday

Have you caught Goose Mania like the rest of Dartmouth with the addition of the adorable goslings at Sullivan's Pond? We...
05/21/2026

Have you caught Goose Mania like the rest of Dartmouth with the addition of the adorable goslings at Sullivan's Pond?

We sell beautiful greeting cards with photo prints of watercolour paintings by local artist Judith Orr, including various geese and one cute duckling. You can find these in our gift shop at Evergreen House (and at Quaker House when it opens for the season next Friday!), as well as our online gift shop. Each card includes an envelope and is blank inside, ready for your personalized message or goose haiku 😁




Celebrate Pride, enjoy free treats and beverages, and have a great time socializing with guests at our upcoming Pride Te...
05/20/2026

Celebrate Pride, enjoy free treats and beverages, and have a great time socializing with guests at our upcoming Pride Tea on Saturday June 20th! No RSVP is required, drop-ins are welcome, and the event can be enjoyed by all ages.

Our Pride Tea will be taking place at Evergreen House (26 Newcastle Street) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on June 20th. 🌈💖💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈😁

The Evergreen Writers Group will be holding a reading on Sunday, June 7th at 2:00pm at Evergreen House, 26 Newcastle Str...
05/20/2026

The Evergreen Writers Group will be holding a reading on Sunday, June 7th at 2:00pm at Evergreen House, 26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth.

Members will share their writing, themed around History, Mystery, Ancestry, and Legacy.

All are welcome! No registration required.
Donations will gratefully be accepted at the door.
Books will be available for purchase.

📆Date: Sunday, June 7th - 2-4pm
📍Location: Evergreen House, 26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth
🆓Cost: By free-will donation



Address

26 Newcastle Street
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y3M5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(902) 464-2300

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