Eastern Shore Archives – Online
Committed to making accessible the heritage of the coastal communities of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore between Lawrencetown and Ecum Secum.
Preserving Our Heritage
The Eastern Shore Archives is located on the grounds of Memory Lane Heritage Village. Established in 2003, we are the only accredited community archives serving the Eastern Shore coastal communities between Lawrencetown and Ecum Secum. We are located in the former Upper Lakeville Community Hall, a historic building that was relocated to the Heritage Village and renovated to create a modern, climate controlled, archival facility.
The archives is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who provide reference services and primary document preservation, as well as undertaking a variety of research initiatives.
Explore
Explore the Eastern Shore Archives – Online and find out what there is to discover
Interactive Storymaps
Explore the Eastern Shore through our interactive map-based apps
Oral History Project
This project starts with you… how can you help?
Historical Maps
Historical maps of the Eastern Shore (Lawrencetown to Ecum Secum)
Genealogy
Our volunteer genealogists are here to help you find your roots
Community Photo Collection
Historic photos from the Eastern Shore (Lawrencetown to Ecum Secum)
Support Us
Find out how to support our work, or add to our collection
Memory Lane Heritage Village
The Eastern Shore Archives is located on the grounds of Memory Lane Heritage Village. It is one of 18 rescued and restored buildings relocated to the Heritage Village site. Opened in the year 2000, the Heritage Village is now an award winning living history museum depicting coastal rural life in Nova Scotia during the 1940s, including life during and after the Second World War. In addition to the history of the Eastern Shore, the Archives also holds a supporting collection of 1940s periodicals and research materials that aid in the authentic portrayal of life during this important decade.