New Waterford and District Historical Society

06/01/2026

Reminder - Our AGM is this coming Sunday!

You're Invited! 📅

Annual General Meeting

Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Place: New Waterford & District Historical Society
Colliery Lands Park, 3696 Ellsworth Ave

05/15/2026

Reminder! We're hiring! Share with qualified candidates!

We're Hiring! 📣

The Records Digitizing Technician (RDT) will be responsible for convert analog resources into digital formats. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the RDT will create a priority list identifying materials in the museum that need to be digitized. The RDT will then use equipment and software to scan, digitize, and capture images of museum documents. These documents will then be organized in the museum’s computer system and cloud account. In collaboration with other staff, images of collection materials will then be employed in exhibits and digital campaigns on social media and the organization’s website.

Requirements:
-Must meet Canada Summer Jobs criteria (between 15 and 30 years of age/legally entitled to work in Canada)
Preference will be given to be a university student who is returning to full-time study in September 2026
-Preference may be given to students enrolled or graduated from Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Community Studies program
-Interest in local history
-Research skills
-Able to work independently
-Preference may be given to those from the New Waterford area (Scotchtown, River Ryan, Lingan, New Victoria)
*International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

05/15/2026

Reminder! We're hiring! Share with qualified Candidates!

We're hiring! 📣

The Assistant Museum Curator will oversee day-to-day operations at the museum located at Colliery Lands Park. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the Assistant Museum Curator will assist in the creation of exhibitions for the 2026 season. They will ensure heritage materials are cleaned and properly displayed, engage in site maintenance, and give tours.

Requirements:
-Must meet Canada Summer Jobs criteria (between 15 and 30 years of age/legally entitled to work in Canada)
Preference will be given to be a university student who is returning to full-time study in September 2026
-Preference may be given to students enrolled or graduated from Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Community Studies program
-Interest in local history
-Research skills
-Able to work independently
-Preference may be given to those from the New Waterford area (Scotchtown, River Ryan, Lingan, New Victoria)
*International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

05/12/2026

We're seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors!

More details available here:
https://www.capebretonjobboard.com/jobs/18886

05/04/2026

You're Invited! 📅

Annual General Meeting

Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Place: New Waterford & District Historical Society
Colliery Lands Park, 3696 Ellsworth Ave

04/28/2026

We're Hiring! 📣

The Records Digitizing Technician (RDT) will be responsible for convert analog resources into digital formats. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the RDT will create a priority list identifying materials in the museum that need to be digitized. The RDT will then use equipment and software to scan, digitize, and capture images of museum documents. These documents will then be organized in the museum’s computer system and cloud account. In collaboration with other staff, images of collection materials will then be employed in exhibits and digital campaigns on social media and the organization’s website.

Requirements:
-Must meet Canada Summer Jobs criteria (between 15 and 30 years of age/legally entitled to work in Canada)
Preference will be given to be a university student who is returning to full-time study in September 2026
-Preference may be given to students enrolled or graduated from Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Community Studies program
-Interest in local history
-Research skills
-Able to work independently
-Preference may be given to those from the New Waterford area (Scotchtown, River Ryan, Lingan, New Victoria)
*International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

04/28/2026

We're hiring! 📣

The Assistant Museum Curator will oversee day-to-day operations at the museum located at Colliery Lands Park. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the Assistant Museum Curator will assist in the creation of exhibitions for the 2026 season. They will ensure heritage materials are cleaned and properly displayed, engage in site maintenance, and give tours.

Requirements:
-Must meet Canada Summer Jobs criteria (between 15 and 30 years of age/legally entitled to work in Canada)
Preference will be given to be a university student who is returning to full-time study in September 2026
-Preference may be given to students enrolled or graduated from Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Community Studies program
-Interest in local history
-Research skills
-Able to work independently
-Preference may be given to those from the New Waterford area (Scotchtown, River Ryan, Lingan, New Victoria)
*International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

08/28/2025

We are CLOSED for the season!
Thank you for an amazing season, we hope to see you again next summer.

A special thank you to Noel Johnston for all her hard work this summer 🙂

08/22/2025

The New Waterford Post Office was first opened in 1907 as the Barrachois Rural Post Office. The larger post office was built in 1936 and in 1956, it had almost doubled in size. The major renovations allowed the post office to be better equipped for the needs of a growing population, representing the town's upward development. In 1956, the letter courier server had also begun. 

The New Waterford Post Office was demolished in 1991 and a Tim Hortons now stands in its place.

08/19/2025

The New Waterford Fire Department started in the summer of 1915, serving our community for approximately 110 years. They began as a volunteer organization and remains as an unpaid department with a few full time staff members.

The R.S. Ripley was New Waterfords original fire engine, purchased in 1916. When the volunteer fire department first formed, instead of using horse drawn steam powered pumpers they quickly transitioned to motorized equipment. The engine was named after the mayor at the time, R.S. Ripley.

The new machine arrived in 1917 from LaFrance factory in Ontario. It costed $13,000.