- May
27, 2011 at 6:30pm - Stage Coach Stops
On May 27th Mersey Heritage Society is hosting an information
session on Stage Coach stops in Queens County. Come out and learn
more about these stops at 6:30pm at the United Church Hall in
Hunts Point . The society encourages people to bring their stories
of historical events and lore associated with the stage coaches
and coach stops.
In the 19th Century communication and travel in Nova Scotia was
primarily by Stage Coach. Travel between communities by horse
and coach transported people, mail and luggage or goods for sale.
Queens County was a popular destination twice a week from Halifax,
Bridgewater, Yarmouth and Shelburne. People could visit their
families from away, and even order goods from other areas.
Coach stops were were places between communities for drivers
and passengers and horses to recoup before continuing on the rest
of their trip. Coach stops would house the horses and often provide
shelter for travelers and the driver. Homes along the way would
open their doors to passengers and offer meals as well as overnight
rests for a small fee. The home owner would (in later years) telephone
ahead to plan their meal and have space ready for the number of
travelers. The lady of the house would have plenty of bread made
and a meal supplied from their gardens and farm animals. Often
there would be a formal dining area for the travelers and the
family and driver ate separately.
It was very exciting to have the stage coach come in to your
community because it meant that you would get news from other
communities through the post or delivery of a package or visitor!
The driver had lots of tales to tell and often helped to entertain
the passengers, which could number as many as nine. Queens County
stage coach stops included Beech Hill, Port Joli, Port Mouton
and Liverpool to name a few.
- July: A
walking tour of “old” Liverpool the original Town
Plot in the west end of town. Between Brunswick and Wolfe Streets
lie the beginnings of Liverpool, along with interesting tales.
- November:
Presentation of 2010 Archaeological Research
- TBA: More
investigating at Wobamkek Beach
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