Yarmouth Museum and Archives 22 Collins St. Yarmouth, Canada B5A 3C8 Tel: (902) 742-5539 Fax: (902) 749-1120

February 19,2011

Mr. Phil Mooney Mayor, Town of Yarmouth 400 Main Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 102

Dear Mayor Mooney,

I Enclosed, please find a completed Application for Financial Assistance for Recreatlj'ohal and Cultural Projects for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. I

I Itrust everything is in order but if you should have any questions or comments, ple se do not hesitate to call me at 742-5539. Iwill make every effort to answer your inquirieJ is promptly and as completely as possible.

Should you and/or council wish to visit the Museum and Archives at any time, we ould be pleased to accommodate you at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Nadine Gates Curator, Museum and Archives

OPERATED BY The Yarmouth County Historical Society http://yarmouthcountymuseum.ednet.ns.ca APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE For RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROJECTS

NOTE: Council's ability to provide a "Grant" is governed by "Provincial Legislation" aod its Finaocial Resources (Section 65 {au} of the Municipal Government Act). Deadline for Receipt of Requests for the 2011/2012 fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 is 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 1st, 2011.

Please complete all sections. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Name of Group: Yarmouth County Museum and Archives

Complete Mailing Address (including postal code): 22 Collins Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 3C8

902-742-5539 $247. 737 $5000.00 Telephone No. Current Year's Budget Finaocial Assistaoce Requested

(If a portion of the grant you are requesting is to offset property taxes, please indicate the amount.)

Please indicate the official name of your organization to which you would like the cheque payable: Yarmouth County Historical Society

Principals / Directors or Agents

Name: Mrs. Aurel Mooney Position: Society President Address: 22 Collins Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 3C8 Telephone: 902-742-5539

Name: Mr. Charles Winship Position: Past President Address: same as above Telephone: Same as above

Name: Mrs. Mary Eldridge Position: Society Treasurer Address: Same as above Telephone: Same as above -2-

Name of Financial Institution (Bank): crnc (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)

Address: 3 17 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4B 1

Names of Auditors: Gordon T. Hiltz, Public Accountant Inc.

How Registered or Incorporated: Incorporated under the Act to Incorporate the Yarmouth County Historical Society- Statutes of Nova Scotia, C- 120, 1958

IMPORTANT

All areas of this application must be completed prior to consideration by the Committee or Council.

Requests for grants received after the announced closing date will not be considered for funding during the then current budget year. Town of Yarmouth Grant Application March 2011

PU!]ose of the Organization

1. To collect and preserve historical data, records and objects of all kinds pertaining to the heritage of the town of Yarmouth and the county of Yarmouth 2. To establish, maintain and operate a year-round public museum and archives in Yarmouth County, for the housing, care, preservation and display of historical objects and records 3. To promote and carry on the work, objectives, and purposes of an historical society

Services Provided

• Housing, care, and maintenance of permanent displays (e.g. original lens of the Yarmouth lightstation, the 'Runic' stone, the Yarmouth-Tusker stagecoach, etc.) • Housing, care, and maintenance of archival materials for current and future researchers, students and genealogists • A complete primary attraction for the tourist industry in Yarmouth and Yarmouth County that includes the Pelton-Fuller House and the Killam Brothers Shipping Office • Under our mandate, the care and upkeep of three historic sites, including the Fishermen's Monument at the Yarmouth Bar, near John's Cove • Public lectures and talks re: aspects of town and county history and heritage including the February Heritage Talk series • Educational talks and demonstrations re: arts and crafts techniques • Our Social Studies programs for elementary classes • Museum tours to various community groups • Meeting space for non-museum groups (small fee) • Musical concerts and recitals at varying times of the year • Daily talks and events during Yarmouth's annual SeaFest in July • Opportunities for student employment (one to eight per summer season) • Volunteer training and stewardship • Gift shop featuring unique Yarmouth and Nova Scotian books and souvenirs • Wine tastings, teas, coin and currency evaluations • Volunteer opportunities for retired persons • "Historical Happenings II- Celebrating Yarmouth's 250th Birthday" - a research/dramatic pre-teen student program led by retired teacher Linda Coakley • Volunteer opportunities for seniors • Society meetings and regular monthly programs • Visual arts exhibits • General history exhibits Age Group

All ages are represented at the Museum and Archives - from children on school tours to teenagers and young adults who may have summer jobs here. We cater to elementary, senior, and university students doing research in our archives for school projects as well as older researchers satisfying their personal and professional inquiries. Our visitors range from 5 to 95, while the volunteer base is primarily age 50 plus.

The Program

This $5000 grant will supplement lost revenue due to visitor decline over the 2010 tourism season. With continued interruption in passenger ferry service, visitation to the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives during the 2011 season will depend heavily on providing interesting and engaging programs to the residents of Yarmouth Town and Municipality, and the tri-county area. This operating grant will help to alleviate the financial restraints faced by the museum and archives in the coming year and demonstrates clear support in our efforts to protect, promote and preserve that which is most valuable to us as a community- our heritage- that without, we have no clear vision of our future. Financial support from the Town of Yarmouth will enable the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives to better fulfill its mandate and insures continued free programming for the general public.

Financing in subsequent years

In subsequent years, we feel that with the anticipated resumption of regular passenger ferry service, the financial burden placed on the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives will be somewhat alleviated and the need for financial assistance in this area will not be as great.

Financial Statement, Budget and Balance Sheet: please see attached. Please note-we do not have a balance sheet. Yarmouth County Historical Society

- .- Revenues: ._------Year ended 2010 BlIdget 2011 Admissions 6,434,93 7,000 ------'~-' .-~-- -- Dues 6,097.79 ----_._------~ -- -- 6,000 Donations 13,160.45 12,400 ------_. _Gi~.!:Jop______-_.- ---- 12,937.75 12,000 Publications 1,000 ------_. ------~LJbiary7Aichives_ 1,186.20 2,000 -- -_.--_. - ....- -- .f--- _Fundraising______26,090.65 - 23,000 "'photocopier _____ 370.45 500 _._--~ ------_.- -_.------_Gral1l.s: Operating_ ...... 51,020.00 !--__ 51 ,020. .. - -_._-_ .. ------Work Projects 6,318.67 6,500 e---.-_. --- .------.- -- 1------_. _Municipa_I__ .11,128.89 ------. ------.. S,OOQ. Other '------_. -23,906.06 - -~&~ Income from endowment 67,990.00_ .-- ... _-~------.. ------_.- -- 1-___75,939 Interest 114.56 ------._--_ .. -- --- 106 Miscelianeous 4,022.35 2,000 ----- ._---- - ._------TOTAL --- 230,778.75 _. 209,352 !@I]sfei~~m en.tJowmentcai!tal --- 32,175.00 ---_. ------29,68.?_ Transfer for capital expenses 8,700 ------TOTAL ------'------.. ~ -- ..- ___ ~L~53-=-~~t- - , _... ~'!7',!:l7 Disbursements: ------_. - -- -~~ _Payroll exp~nses ------128,243'1~ ----- __ 1.1.S,_!!lL Benefits ------.--_. 569.47 650 _.<3rall!.e~enses _.;l1,927.26 4,100 .. - ._----- 1--.- ----_._- Repairs and Maintenance --- 15,627.20 -_._- _._- _ 17,000_ Fuel 27,109.17 ------3.220.OQ.. Power 1,291.9_9 ------._- !---- 1. -'-_._--- ._-- 24,009_ WateranlSewer-- 668.51 800 -._.-.. - --- _. . ------1--- -- .._-_ .. ------_. Insurance 8,843.00 ---_.- .. _----.------e---. - 9,llQQ.. Office supplies, eCllJilJ.ment__ . __ 1----- I-- __~!8~8.14 - - ... __ 4,0.OQ.. ..l~I_~l'.h0l1.e,Postag~,lnteIT1et.___ 2,732.64 ------.. -- --_._.- _ __ ~,ElQQ.. _Office §quipment servicing 2,491.73 --- I------'------~0.0 Archives ------._. 240.25 500 --- -I- ---' ---- . -= - -- - - Advertlslnq, promotions . 1-__ _ 4,344.96 5,000 ---- -_._------Travel and conference _1.•.57.1.40_ __ ..1,500 --- I- - -- ... _------CoileciioniconserVatlon;museum· ------.. ----~ 500 ------._"------. ------_.- -archives 907.70 300 e------. ------._.------Exhibits --- - - 539.20 3,450. ------_ .. - . _Giftshop ~urchase"-_ j,893.p __ .ll,OO~ ... -~------._- -- His.tc>rigram._-- 1,120.59 1,200 ------.Society co_mmitt.E'_"s______._. .1-,S68.3~ -- -j,2(j0 ---- 1···------_§taft and volunteer~eco.gni~oll. 214.03 500 - ~. ------._._------~--- Professional and Banking fees 1,84(j16 1,§50 ------Tundralsing expe-nses------2,338,1i~ ------.3,00.0. fV1]scelliiiieous ...... 1,244.44 200 ------.. TOTAL 263,21 !j.48 ------. ------~~9,O~7 . Capital expenses 8,700 .. ------TOTAL ". ------247,73.7_ ------.. ------

- . ------.- Balance ------. -- --_._- j261:Z3) ------.- - Preparedb)' ~a_1IEldridge, Tr~as~rer ------1------. January 25. 2010 ._------._------._------1------Pelton Fuller House ----.-. -~------

--- '._--.------~._-- _. .... ------Year ended 2010 BU_dget2011 . --- Revenues --- - ~-- .-- --- Transfer from endowment 25,000.00 18,552 ------Donations 89.15 --.----- .. - . ------Grants - -_ ..__ .. Fundraising 817.00 1,243 f- -_.-- Bank interest, HST rebate 232.01 235 ------==- .- Total revenues 26,138.16 ___ 20,O~ ------...... -- 1------_._-

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---_.------Expenses __ _. -----_. -,.- .- f-._----- ._------Capital RepC!~s_ 19,653.69 - .------Fuel 3,768.94 4,500 ~ -- -~ -_._---- - _. Power 926.59 1.200 C77------~--~--- -_.------~-----~- 1----- ...--.------~ Water 265.87 450 - .... - .- - 1------Repairs and Maintenance (233.46' 5,000 - - -_. _____ ~L1------Garden 503.17 ==_~)~o§() . ------_.~---_._------1------Snow Removal 40.00 ------.. ._-----~-...... • _--- -_. - -- --_. Insurance _ _1L4Q.o.,[)[) 1,450 ._ ..- .. ---.-'. Special projects ____ 423.17 2,000 _Salary-summer employee ------~2,04.5.1~ ~------_3,3~0 _ Supplies/Miscellaneous 46.71 100 ~------._------... .. ------c_ ..---' .. - _ ._- - Total expenses 28,839.87 20,0~Q.

------~------.- --- ~- (2,701.71) Net Income ___ ~_~ ___ ~ _____ ._ C'. -- _ .. _-- _. I------

- -- --~ --~-- ~ -- 1------Prep~re,!by ~!l'Eldridge _ ~ ___ ------~. ------January 18, 2011 Yarmouth County Historical Society Annual Report 2010

]·/~~8~.~:1,," ~ ~• 3 J ,n8~ ..: _"_E_5_]B_lqID"t:__ ~ __ j.1i31 JJP bID~.• ~ Yarmouth County Museum & Archives 22 Collins Street, Yarmouth Nova Scotia B5A 3C8 Phone: 742-5539, Fax 749-1120 Email: [email protected](Director);[email protected] (Curator); [email protected] (Archivist) Website: http://yarmouthcountymsueum.ednet.ns.ca Table of Contents

President 1 Director. 1 TaIks, Receptions & Events 2 2OlD Visitor Statist ics 3 2010 Vo lu ntee r Hours ...... •...... 3 Online Presence 3 Work Grants 3 Sponsorships .4 Print & Broadcast Media 4 Curator 4 Muse um Exhibits S Comm unity Exhibits ...... •...... 5 Special Projects 5 Archivist...... •...... 7 Activit ies and Events 8 Meetings, Confe rences, Comm ittees 8 Archives Revenue and Visitors, 2010 9 Education 9 School Visits 9 Lite racy Day 10 Heritage Fair 10 Black Histo ry Day 11 Happe nings Historica I 11 Activity Book 11 at her Bits 11 Finance 12 Historic Sites 13 Histo rigra m 13 House 14 Gift Shop 14 M em bersh ip 14 Nominating 15 Pelto n-FulIer House 15 PersonneL 16 Promotions.. 16 Publicatio ns 16 Ways & Means 17

Yarmouth County Historical Society i Annual Report 2010 President

As I reflect over the past year, which was my first year as president of the Yarmouth County Historical Society, it is hard to believe that we have accomplished as many "things" as we have. I am overwhelmed!

We have an absolutely fantastic group of volunteers - not only the ones you see every day, but also those who quietly go about their business, whether it be baking for a tea; assisting in the costumes department or in the Archives; working the Front Desk, or getting the Historigram ready for mailing every month (except January)! I am thanking you all for a terrific job.

Our staff goes the extra mile and I would like to single them out to thank them individually. Bruce Bishop as Director has done a great job, especially with the public relations and publicity needs of our Society - we've had more "ink" in The Vanguard over the last two and a half years than in recent memory! Bruce also helps make the ambience of the Museum more welcoming with music and other special touches.

Nadine, our Curator, is always looking ahead with presentations and displays in keeping with the seasons and heritage themes. Jamie, our Archivist, has transformed the Archives - with the help of the volunteers - and all its nooks and crannies that are full of interesting pieces of our collective history. The Archives has never looked better.

We were fortunate to have been part of the Museum Interpretation Specialist project in 2010 with four other regional museums: our dual digital projectors are up and running and will be in use on a regular basis in 2011.

We had many fund raising events throughout 2010 and anticipate more to come in 2011.

I wish to also thank all the members of the Yarmouth County Historical Society: we rely on your support, and your annual membership fees. We lost four of our valued members this past year, and they will be missed.

In looking back, it is my belief that we have had a great year! I am looking forward to celebrating Yarmouth's 2501h anniversary with all of you here at your Museum and Archives.

Aurel Mooney Director

Some people say timing is everything, and I write this report with only two work weeks left of my employment at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives. Although I look forward to my new role as Destination Marketing Coordinator for Yarmouth's 250lh anniversary, I will miss my friends and colleagues at the Museum and Archives. Fortunately, however, I will continue to promote and publicize the Museum and Archives as part of my new position.

This past year witnessed no major physical changes at the Museum or Archives, but a small flood in our basement occurred following a terrible rainstorm in early November. The aftermath of this was the discovery that sump pump #36, outside my office window, was almost totally blocked with sediment, thus disabling the pump(s) from working properly. This discovery also explained why that pump's alarm would go off in even a moderate rainstorm - very little water was getting through.

Unfortunately, 2010 was the year where Yarmouth did not have ferry service for the first time since the mid-1800s. This was a crushing blow to many tourism businesses in the County, and produced a gloom-and-doom scenario for many people in related businesses, as well. The Museum saw fewer visitors in 2010 and certainly a lack of student staff. We had only two wage subsidies from Young Canada Works, through the federal Dept. of Heritage; and none from the N.S. Dept. of Economic & Rural Development. We were lucky to have wages for two students paid for once again by Barbara McNutt-Eagles and Jim Macintyre, and a 100% wage subsidy for a front desk person with almost full time hours (during the summer), paid for by the provincial Workers' Compensation Board. So, even with fewer staff, we managed to stay

Yarmouth County Historical Society 1 Annual Report 2010 open six days a week, from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. from May IS to October 15. Volunteers assisted with keeping semi-regular hours at the Killam Brothers Shipping Office.

Our events (fundraising and otherwise) continued on course again, with one new one in the late summer: The Amazing House Tour, featuring five beautiful Yarmouth town and county homes, including the Pelton-Fuller House where a garden tea capped off the afternoon. It was an unqualified success and netted almost $3,000.

For the third consecutive year, the November dinner & auction featured a Victorian theme, and was aiso very successful being housed again in the Burridge NSCC's second floor dining hall. An art auction was held, rather than a general auction, and this was also considered a success. Close to $10,000 was raised from this event. The Coin and Currency Show by Don Olmstead returned in the summer and garnered the Museum another $5,000. The Garden Sale was held once again in July and netted about $2,600.

The Town of Yarmouth donated (through the 250th fund) over $5,000 towards the cost of materials and labour for five teaching costumes from the late 1700s era and the construction of an interpretive panel for the First English speaking settlers of the area; and the Yarmouth Waterfront Commission donated over $4,000 to pay for the ship flags project. Both projects will be finished in time for June 2011.

In October, we finally had our new murals installed in the front vestibule, as well as two digital projectors in the main museum. This was a project that was initially to be funded in part by the Southwest Shore Development Authority, but once SWSDA fell apart, the various municipal units picked up the tab for our installation and that of the other regional museums involved.

We continued to receive much free publicity from The Vanguard and CJLSRadio, both of which are valuable assets to this institution.

Talks, Receptions & Events

Here is a brief rundown of talks, receptions and events in 2010:

January • Guest speaker Laurent d'Entremont from Pubnico on his third book

February • Annual General Meeting (with new president Aurel Mooney) • Heritage Day Luncheon (thanks to Bruce & Barb Hinckley and team) • Four weekly Heritage Talks: South Ohio, Pembroke, Chebogue, Port Maitland, Beaver River and the Churchill Mansion • Book signing: Sharon Robart-Johnson, "Africa's Children"

March • Missionaires CD re-release (thanks to Sharon Robart-Johnson and Loran Fevens) • Guest speakers Virginia Stoddard, Maryanne Mehaffey, Susie Sweeney on Milton

April • Guest speaker Richard Brezet on Yarmouth buildings • James Gordon & Sons, from Guelph, Ontario, with a sold-out concert • Photos from our Archives re: Bob Brooks and the 1961 polio vaccine are shown in Halifax at the IWK Health Centre gallery May • Guest speaker Richard Brezet (part 2) • 'Happenings Historical' /Teatime Theatre with Linda Coakley & student actresses (tea) June • Guest speaker Neil Hisgen of the MacKinnon Cann Inn speaking about summer entertaining and garden party drinks and recipes • Hire-a-student fund is launched (about $1000 is raised to help with 2011's hiring) • Director Bruce Bishop delivers 1861-themed speech at launch of Yarmouth's 2S0th logo on June 9

Yarmouth County Historical Society 2 Annual Report 2010 July • Guest speaker Pauline d'Entremonl on genealogy research in Pubnico • Actor Richard Donat reads from the work of Stephen Leacock (Education Wing) • The Museum and Archives are evaluated by N.S. Dept. of Heritage (occurs every third year) • Pianist Lan Lam in concert (Education Wing) • Annual Mammoth Garden Sale on July 17 • Book signing, "Totally Scallops" with Toronto author Judy Hiltz-Eberspaecher

August • Guest speaker Judi Archibald on the First English Settlers to Yarmouth • Amazing Yarmouth County House Tour (& Tea), August 27 September • Guest speaker Mike Tavares on the various owners of the Charles C. Richards House • 3" Annual Coin & Currency Road Show with Don & Karen Olmstead

October • Guest speaker Joe Benjavini on ferrying (horse-shoeing) • Katie Belcher, Artist-in-Residence

November • Guest speaker George Egan on locai students performing in the UK re: wartime skits • Spanish Wine Tasting by Dave Deveau (Kriscott Agencies) • A Victorian Far East Fantasy, 3" annual fund raising dinner and auction (Chair Susan Moores)

December • Guest musician (and thanks to) Mary Louise Killam • Annual Traditional Christmas Tea (thanks to Barb Nichol, Aurel Mooney & team)

2010 Visitor Statistics

• Museum and Archives: 4,996 (In 2009, 7,649 visited.) • Killam Brothers: 367 (In 2009, 677 visited.) • Pelton-Fuller House: 296 (In 2009, 705 visited.)

2010 Volunteer Hours

• 1,830.5 (compared with 3,191 in 2009)

Online Presence

Website visits

• 2010: 5,617 • 2009: 5,722 • 2008: 6,576 On our website is our "Virtual Tour" of the Museum (360-degree camera angles of almost all the exhibit rooms). In 2010, this received 604 total views from 453 unique visitors. We are also part of another website with provincial museums and their Virtual Tours (www.novascotiamuseums.com) and the YCM&A tour there received 515 views from 280 unique visitors. That website is less than a year old.

Facebaak fans: 730 people have "joined" since the inception of the Museum's Facebook page at end of April 2010. Of this total group, 62% are female; 309 of the total are from Halifax and 106 are in Yarmouth. There are 79 reading from the USA; 5 in the U.K. and even 4 in South Korea. My suggestion to a new director is to sell online (lesser expensive) memberships to boost membership revenues in 2011.

Work Grants

• Two student subsidies from Young Canada Works (CMA / Dept. of Heritage) - 75% of wages paid; Society pays 25% & benefits and 4% vacation pay

Yannouth County Historical Society 3 Annual Report 2010 • Two private work grants for two summer workers (one student, one non-student) - 100% of wages paid; Society pays benefits and 4% vacation pay • Workers' Compensation Board (1 summer worker, part time, 100% paid) • Dept. of Labour & Workforce Development (Nova Scotia) - older worker - 2 months, 100% wages paid; Society pays benefits & 4% vacation pay

Sponsorships

• Series of Historigram advertisements paid for by Greg Kerr, MP ($1,250) for winter admissions budget item • Cook's Dairy & Register.com ($250 each for March 2010 admissions) • Yarmouth Art Society ($500 for December 2010 admissions) • James Gordon & Sons concert ($372 netted in ticket sales) • Actor Richard Donat / Stephen Leacock evening ($300 donation) • Ship Flags Project for 2011- donor: Yarmouth Waterfront Corp. ($4,048) • Teaching Costumes Project for 2011- donor: Town of Yarmouth ($5,000)

Print & Broadcast Media

• $1000 in-kind advertisements from CJLSfor Victorian Far East Fantasy (Nov.) • Complimentary editoriai coverage: 1. "Exhibit takes a look at 100 years of children's clothing" - The Vanguard, Jan. 19/10 2. "Author of Africa's Children to read at Museum Feb. 13" - The Vanguard, Feb. 9/10 3. "Focusing on heritage at the Yarmouth Co. Museum in February" - The Vanguard, Feb. 2/10 4. "Heritage Talks series features Chebogue at Yarmouth Co. Museum Feb. 17" - The Vanguard, February 16/10 5. "Experience how sweet it is at Yarmouth County Museum March 240May 29" - The Vanguard, March 23/10 6. "Former Missionaire honoured during CD launch" - The Vanguard, March 2, 2010 7. "Government provides $30,533 for cultural project" - The Vanguard, March 30/10 8. "Fewer visitors will impact museums" - The Vanguard, April 20/10 9. "Author of new book on scallops to sign copies at Yarmouth Co. Museum" - The Vanguard, July 27/10 10. "Museum tour to feature old Yarmouth homes" - The Chronicle Herald, Aug. 15/10 11. "Yarmouth County Historical Society revives hour tour" - The Vanguard, Aug. 10/10 12. "Virtual Tour site launched for museums" - The Vanguard, July 27/10 13. "Yarmouth NS: Tourist Destination Extraordinaire" - Voice for Island Seniors (PEl), Aug. '10 14. "Amazing House Tour brings in $2,500" - The Vanguard, Aug. 31/10 15. "Opening reception for art exhibit at museum Sept. 4" - The Vanguard, Aug. 31/10 16. "Coin/currency expert returning to museum" - The Vanguard, Sept. 7/10 17. "Dealer hopes the buck stops here" - The Chronicle Herald, Sept. 10/10 18. "New technology installed at some museums" - The Vanguard, Nov.---1lO 19. "Businesses feel pinch without Yarmouth ferry" - The Chronicle Herald, Oct. 27/10 20. "Victorian Far East Fantasy to be held Nov. 27" - The Vanguard, Nov. 23/10 21. "Generations shows art by Sister Agnes" - The Chronicle Herald, Jan. 7/11

Bruce Bishop, Director

Curator

Another year over, a new one just beginning, and it promises to be an exciting one! Celebrating 250 years in the making, Yarmouth has a lot to be proud of and we here at the Museum and Archives will do our best to make sure everyone knows that. Plans are unfolding and deadlines are being met for interpretive panels, costumes, and heritage craft displays as well as a new lineup of exhibits. Please stay tuned to your newsletter for dates of special events happening throughout 2011. Can't wait to see you!

Yarmouth County Historical Society 4 Annual Report 2010 Museum Exhibits

The following is a list of exhibits that were featured at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives during 2010.

• January-After the wonderful hooked rugs came down; the Education Wing walls were left bare for repairs. Many nail holes were filled and painting was done in preparation of a busy year of exhibits. • January - February- The popular Kidz Kloz costume exhibit • February- 100 Years of Guiding-Celebrating Girl Guides in Yarmouth County • February - May - Sheila Rodney Miller's "Mozambique" • March-June- Sweets and Treats • June- Visual Arts Nova Scotia-"Power of Place" • June- Works by artist J. E. Baker • July - August- Yarmouth Art Society & the Write Away Group- "Points of View" • September - November- Local artist Anne Cain • November -January 2011- Annual Hooked Rugs exhibit and sale

Community Exhibits

Off-site, our exhibits included the yearly exhibits at the Yarmouth Tourist Information Center and the Rodd Grand Hotel. As well, as a small exhibit of artifacts dealing with modes of communication was set up at the Mariners Center at the invitation of the Girl Guides during their Jamboree on May is".

Virginia Stoddard was an invaluable assistant again this year helping to plan and develop the off-site exhibits at the Yarmouth Branch of the Isaac Walton Killam Memorial Library.

Over the last year, the following exhibits were viewed at the library:

• Kidz Kloz • Sweets and Treats-Candy making • Yarmouth County Exhibition • Cape Forchu Light Station • East and West Camp • Santa's Workshop

We have had very positive feedback on these "mini" exhibits and my thanks go to Virginia for all her help. I appreciate it immensely!

Special Projects

With never a dull moment, my year was spent being involved in many different projects. These included:

• Organizing another successful February Heritage Talk series. This February 2009 we had Ken Crosby speaking on the community of South Ohio; Loren Cushing speaking on the Pembroke and Overton communities; Stephen Sollows, David Sollows and Judi Archibald speaking on the old church in Chebogue and the community there. Wilfred Allen and friends spoke on the communities of Beaver River and Port Maitland and talked about Aaron Churchill and the Churchill Mansion. These talks would not be possible if it weren't for the people involved volunteering their time and knowledge. I thank everyone who presented this year and the people who came out to listen. • I helped in judging the heritage projects at the Heritage Day Fair in May. This is the fourth year that I have assisted in this event (some years judging the French projects) and it is always such a pleasure to see the hard

Yannouth County Historical Society 5 Annual Report 2010 work and involvement of the younger generation. Many of them did their research in our Archives. This event is held in the gymnasium of the Nova Scotia Community College-Burridge Campus. • We had been contacted by the Canadian Conservation Institute requesting permission to use a photograph of our ship portrait of the Ellen A. Read. These photos were included in a book CCI was publishing entitled, "Lighting Methods for Photographing Museum Objects". A copy of this book was sent to us for our records. • Permission was also given to a graphic designer to use a photograph of our ship portrait County of Yarmouth in an interpretive panel. This panel, for l'Unlverslte Ste. Anne's new center in Church Point, depicts the ship building history of the Clare area. • Photographs of a maternity dress from our collection was included in an article written for the Costume Society of Nova Scotia • I was required to take (and pass) the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.

We had applied to the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage on behalf of the 30 members of the South West Curators Group for funding to develop a Virtual Tour for each of our sites. This project was approved and with Josh Hanson of Via Web Media Ltd, this project was completed to the great satisfaction of all involved. If you haven't seen our virtual tours yet (we have the museum and Pelton-Fuller House done) I urge you to go to http://novascotiamuseums.comandhavealook.lt's worth the visit! We had the official launch of the new website for the South West Curators Group of museums virtual tours here at 22 Collins Street on June 21, which is Museum Day during the Seafest events. Many of my fellow curators were in attendance.

• We had the Fire Marshall in to do an inspection. Based on the recommendations he made in his report, we, along with help from the summer students and Milton Fraser, have been busy making changes (some small and some not so small). • The summer students (too few of them this year) were great in helping us get ready for an evaluation and inspection we underwent in June. This inspection is due in part to us participating in the Community Museums Assistance Program. We undergo this inspection every three years. • Summer students Casidhe Nickerson, Melissa Hinckley and Jarret Fells-Hebb were an asset to us this year. Casidhe left us early to take a teaching position overseas and we wish her well. Melissa pursued her artistic talents at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax and Jarret returned to Saint Mary's University to further his studies in Archeology. • We managed to open Killam Brothers Shipping Office on Water Street this summer with the help of volunteers Eric Ruff, Richard Brezet, Art Geisel, and Barb and Bruce Hinckley. These volunteers, along with summer students, meant the office was open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1O-4pm. Many thanks to all of you for your time spent promoting the oldest shipping office in Canada. • Though not a laughing matter, the antics of a family of raccoons kept people entertained for a few days. This momma and her two babies installed themselves outside under the stairs leading to the education wing. Although we called in the Animal Pest Control, I'm still not sure if they were removed or if they (the raccoons) moved off on their own. • Katie Belcher, Visual Arts Nova Scotia- Artist in Residence, started her residency on Monday September 20. She worked downstairs in the lower gallery and invited anyone to visit and talk with her while she worked. She did outreach programs with local area youth while she was here. Several local teachers took advantage of having an artist in residence by bringing their students in for a one-on-one tutorial. Katie was here until October 1S and we wish her well in her future projects. • We were so pleased and excited to finally have printed the Yarmouth County Museum's Colouring and Activity Book/ Livre de Coloration et d' Actlvite. This bilingual colouring and activity book contains original artwork done

Yannouth County Histmical Society 6 Annual Report 2010 by members of the Yarmouth Art Society. These artists generously donated their artwork to this worthwhile project. Thank you to all those who worked on this project. Based on the artifacts and exhibits in the museum, this colouring and activity book has something for everyone, young and old alike!

I would be remiss in not mentioning Susan Winship and Helen Hall. These two ladies have spent numerous hours cataloguing our costume collection and working with students on special projects. Charles Winship, past president of the Society is always ready to lend a hand and his usual sidekick is my husband Steen. I couldn't do without their help.

My thanks aiso to Sue Fuller, Barb Nichol and Faye Perry who came in and helped decorate for the holidays.

Eric Ruff is a constant and I'm fortunate to have him and his abundant knowledge at hand. Thank you.

While we were decorating for Christmas this year, I had a moment of pause. As I pulled out some of the window decorations, Society member Margaret Wright came to mind. Many members volunteer their time, money and support to the wellbeing of the Yarmouth County Historical Society. Often, we have someone like Margaret who did all three. The opinions and advice she dispensed with a touch of British common sense were always well received and are very truly missed.

Nadine Gates, Curator Archivist

At first giance, 2010 seemed to be a quieter year than most, particularly in terms of visitors and outside research. Luckily, things are not always what they seem, as this year has proven to be full of smaller projects and leading to continued developments in the archives.

As always, the strong roster of volunteers in the archives deserves much credit for their hard work and dedication: Aurel Mooney, for help with research, visitors, indexing, and filling in when I was away - not to mention any other job I threw at her!; Gail O'Sullivan and Bob Brown, for continuing the long process of indexing the vital statistics from newspapers, even amidst computer trouble and missing papers; Dermott O'Sullivan, for taking on the indexing of a few large and disorganized collections; Virginia Stoddard, for maintaining our library and sorting out every random box of books in the basement; Florence Manning, for carefully typing and indexing our property forms; Roseanne Blades, for her efficient and professional research skills and reading room help during my days away; Art Geisel, for his continued dedication to (and amazing progress with!) the Guest's Hardware collection; Mardi Amirault, for her work on the School of Nursing material she donated last year; Judi Archibald, for her keen research skills; Gary Archibald, for beginning to sort out the long-neglected Town of Yarmouth materials; David Nicholson-Muise, for taking on the Pelton-Fuller House materials with great interest and gusto; Barbara Hinckley, for her quick and efficient typing skills; Helen and Hubert Hall, for collecting Yarmouth notices from the Halifax papers, as well as for the notices and brochures that they pick up around town; Hubert Hall, for his regular assistance with the book table at the Yard Sale, and his assistance with ship questions throughout the year; Eric Ruff, for pricing and sorting books before the Yard Sale, for sending information to me throughout the year that he found during his own research, and for his invaluable assistance with questions throughout the year. Andra Beatty began volunteering towards the end of the year, but has already made progress in sorting through some backlogged materials in our storage room, and students Kristin Durkee and Steen Sollows have helped with indexing and scanning projects, respectively. Combined volunteer totals for the year equal more than 1,000 hours!! I would like to thank all of these dedicated individuals for helping to keep the archives running smoothly (and allowing quite a few projects to actually be completed!).

Through the summer, and into the fall (June - October 2010), we were fortunate to receive funding to hire Mike Durkee as our archival assistant. Mike was responsible for reading room supervision, research duty, and general assistance in

Yarmouth County Historical Society 7 Annual Report 2010 the archives, but he quickly distinguished himself as our overall tech person, overhauling and updating all of the computers in the museum, setting up a wireless system, researching and installing a brand new server system, instituting regular computer updates, updating the website, creating two user manuals (for the server and for the website), and more! Mike was an invaluable resource during his time here, and even since he's moved on from the museum, he continues to be available for technical support and guidance.

One of our more interesting projects over the year came in the form of the Routes to Your Roots project, which is a combined genealogy/tourism website hosted on www.novascotia.com. Participating archives provided the project organizers with information on our genealogy resources, information about our institutions, etc., which was entered into a profile on the website. During the summer, the project manager and assistant visited Yarmouth to shoot a "welcome" video with me, which can be viewed on the site as well - all to hopefully prompt more visitors to plan research/genealogy trips to Yarmouth in the future!

Many of our archival photos were featured in publications and in other places this year - one notable example was a selection of our Bob Brooks photos of the polio vaccine trials in at a medica! exhibit at the IWK Hospital in Halifax. We also contributed several photos to a tourism cruise magazine, as well as several others to new books on local history.

A project that I got involved with later in the year (but will be continuing into the coming year) is the Lost to the Sea Memorial, which is connected to Yarmouth's 250" anniversary year in 2011. I am a member of Memorial planning committee, and if funding is secured and the project goes ahead this year, the archives will be the location for all of the research to be done on those who were lost to the sea over the years. So, as usual, there have been many things to keep me busy throughout the year!

Donors were generous this year, as always: we received numerous bits and pieces of genealogy research, including some larger books/booklets; published books from loca! authors; newspaper clippings; various photos of Yarmouth individuals and businesses; a diary; scrapbooks; a portrait by Yarmouth photographer Doritt Horton of music teacher Iris Copcutt; and more! Thank you to all donors for your generous contributions to the collection.

Activities and Events

• Assisted participants in the Historical Happenings Teatime Theatre group with researching and accessing archival resources • Throughout the year, I participated in visits from local schools and tour groups, offering short, informal tours of the archives • Assisted groups of students preparing for the Historica Heritage Fair • Hosted two exchange students from the high school for "Take Your Children To Work Day" • Hosted several large school classes at the museum to assist with special research projects • Member of the museum's trivia team for the Yarmouth library's Adopt-A-Book Campaign (we ALMOST won!) • Wrote material and appeared in the welcome video for the Routes To Your Roots project

Meetings, Conferences, Committees

• Acted as an adjudicator for the National Archival Development Program grant and reviewed and scored applications from Nova Scotia archival institutions • Member of the museum's Education and Ways and Means Committees; assisted with various projects and events throughout the year • Active member of Council of Nova Scotia Archives Education Committee • Attended the Association of Canadian Archives Annual Conference in Halifax in June

Yarmouth County Historical Society 8 Annual Report 2010 • Created and delivered a presentation on genealogy and the Yarmouth County Museum Archives to the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) for their Annual General Meeting in Halifax

Archives Revenue and Visitors, 2010

Total Research by Donations Admissions Copier Photos Sales Total Visitors mail fees

January 15 $5.00 $5.00

February 24 $0.00 March 15 $10.00 $12.00 $50.00 $72.00

April 16 $5.00 $47.50 $14.00 $66.50

May 16 $25.00 $10.00 $7.50 $7.50 $50.00

June 9 $1,005.00 $60.00 $26.00 $35.50 $5.00 $1,131.50

July 22 $45.00 $57.50 $7.00 $30.00 $139.50 August 34 $33.00 $75.00 $66.45 $283.99 $458.44

September 28 $1.50 $50.00 $93.25 $60.00 $220.00 $424.75

October 10 $8.25 $45.00 $55.75 $109.00

November 15 $10.00 $14.25 $24.25

December 8 $5.00 $22.00 $27.00 $0.00 TOTALS 212 $1,072.75 $320.00 $380.20 $167.50 $28.50 $538.99 $2,507.94

Jamie Serran, Archivist Education

Besides the usual series of school visits, events this year included a literacy day, held in March, participation in Black History Day at Junior High and the Heritage Fair, and a teatime theatre, funded by Nova Scotia Department ofTourism, Culture, and Heritage, facilitated by Linda Coakley, and performed mainly by students from a variety of schools in the town! Besides this, we developed an activity book, which is for sale in the gift shop.

School Visits

Period Students Chaperones Total February-March 88 12 100 April 11 1 12 May 170 25 195 June-July 96 18 114 November 43 9 52 Total 408 65 473 This includes visits from summer day care centers.

Yannouth County Historical Sodety 9 Annual Report 2010 Literacy Day This event was held Saturday, March 6, and was the culmination of a reading contest, planned jointly with Carleton Consolidated school, which happened over February, 2010. Linda Gallagher, the Principal, involved a total of 42 students from Grades 2 to 4.

The proceedings began with a proclamation by the Town Crier, David Olie. This was followed by readings by Art Geisel, relative of Dr. Seuss, who appropriately read from Dr. Seuss, and Deborah Duke, Coordinator, Western Regional Library, who read the tale of Gracie, the Public Gardens Duck.. Following the readings, mementoes, consisting of a package of school supplies, bookmarks, and a certificate, were presented to all 22 participants. Five randomly chosen students received prizes, including a Dr. Seuss book, books by a local authors, and gift certificates to Staples and Subway. An additional prize was awarded to Samantha Marie Duffney, a Grade 3 student who managed to read 19 books in four short weeks! Our event concluded with cake and punch; pretty clearly, a good time was had by all!

We discovered five local authors of children's' books: Rose Robart, Alex Gigeroff, Gil Dares, Shirley Bradshaw, and Sandra Fitzgerald, who is developing a book series. We appreciate their cooperation and in some cases donations of their works.

Art Geisel, Liana Hood, and John Sollows for developing the idea and doing most of the preparation. The local Staples and Subway outlets, as well as Art Geisel provided many of the prizes and mementoes. Deborah Duke's and Art Geisel's readings were greatly appreciated. Backup by Curator Nadine Gates and Archivist Jamie Serran assured no gaps developed. Finally, the enthusiastic participation of Linda Gallagher, the Principal of Carleton, her staff, students, and their parents assured the success of this event more than anything else!

Vaughn put books by Nova Scotian authors on prominent display. Deborah Duke from the Library also brought in a book display.

John spent a little over $186, with additional donations by Liana and Art. Gift shop sales totaled $109 plus change and one Trinket ($1) was also sold.

Carleton School turned out to be a good choice as the "target" for this event. It is a long way from town. The distance and budgetary constraints means that many students do not get a chance to visit the Museum. Many of the parents who came had never visited before, and reaction to both the event and the Museum was all enthusiastically positive.

We were also reminded that this is the Library's mandate more than the museum's, so we should plan and execute future events jointly.

Heritage Fair We worked with Martin Morrison and Debbie Siscoe of the Tri-County Regional School Board to plan this event, which happened May 6 at Burridge.

We provided S prizes (books) from the gift shop. Nadine, Susie Sweeney, Linda Coakley, and I judged on behalf of the Society. Our artifacts were not needed for a workshop this year. I hosted the non-finalists on a scavenger hut here: 49 kids + 11 chaperones.

In the long run, Martin would like to organize a committee to help run the fair. We should be involved. We are still waiting to hear from Martin whether or not a fair will be held in 2011.

The Society has agreed to award a medal or trophy for preservation of local history, with "local" anywhere, provided that it preserves a piece of history that could otherwise be lost. This may be particularly appropriate, in light of Yarmouth's upcoming 2S0h anniversary

Yarmouth County Historical Society 10 Annual Report 2010 Black History Day

Was held May 7 at Junior High. Sharon and I participated. Patrick Jarvis of Weymouth Falls makes a variety of African- style drums and Sharon and I were both favourably impressed with his performance.

Happenings Historical

Happenings Historical Teatime Theatre happened at 4 P.M. Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16. We had 46 attendees at each event, so it was a sellout. Admission was $S per person.

Funding for $3,046, was provided by Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture, and Heritage, and preparations began Feb. 24 and every Wednesday afternoon thereafter till performance time. Participants included students from Grades 6- 10 plus one mature participant. After an introduction to the Museum and archives, participants were encouraged to think about the nature and content of the performance, did necessary research in the Archives, developed the performance, and presented it.

Fee for participation was $25, but we asked members to help with costs for a few students who could not afford that. We still encouraged a minimum payment of $S. Our thanks to the members who provided the subsidy for the more needful students. It was not wasted!

Many thanks to Bruce, Nadine, and Jamie for their comprehensive support, Susan Winship for her indispensable help with costumes, Barb Hinckley and Carolyn Richardson for their equally indispensable help on the nutritional side, and the Yarmouth Music Society for their loan of the piano. Apologies to anyone I have forgotten I

The twelve performers portrayed the woman's point of view from the days of wooden ships and iron men, and did it very well, as the audience will confirm I

Activity Book

Thanks to contributions members of the Yarmouth Art Society and Betty Cann, we have an activity book, consisting of a series of sketches of Museum artifacts and other local historical scenes, on sale at the gift shop.

A book launch was organized from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Friday, December 17.

Many thanks for financial assistance to the Yarmouth local of the Nova Scotia Teachers' Union, Tusket Toyota, and City Drug.

Other Bits

The Art of Capturing: A book of photos of museum artifacts supported by a $10,000 grant from Royal Bank is ready for distribution to county schools after an errata addendum was completed in the summer.

Commemorative Quilt for Yarmouth's 2S0th anniversary: An announcement has been sent to Tri-County Regional School Board and CSAP for distribution to all Yarmouth town and county elementary schools. Grade 6 students are invited to submit sketches by January 25, 2011. Funding from the J.O.D.E.will be sought.

Katie Belcher: our artist-in-residence for a short time in the autumn. We contacted schools about her availability, and some took advantage of that!

John Sallows, Choir

Yannoutb County Historical Society 11 Annual Report 2010 Finance

Yarmouth County Historical Society

Operating Statement for 2010 Year ended Revenues: December 31 Budget 2010 Admissions 6,434.93 10,000 Dues 6,097.79 6,000 Donations 13,160.45 12,000 Giftshop 12,937.75 15,000 Library/Archives 1,186.20 2,000 Fundraising 26,090.65 30,000 Photocopier 370.45 800 Grants: Operating 51,020.00 51,020 Work Projects 6,318.67 13,000 Municipal 11,128.89 5,000 Other 23,906.06 25,300 Income from endowment 67,990.00 67,990 Interest 114.56 500 Miscellaneous 4,022.35 969 TOTAL 230,778.75 239,579 Transfer from endowment capital 32,175.00 32,175 TOTAL 262,953.75 271,754 Disbursements: Payroll expenses 128,243.49 136,000 Benefits 569.47 550 Grant expenses 31,927.26 25,404 Repairs and Maintenance 15,627.20 13,500 Fuel 27,109.17 26,000 Power 21,291.99 24,000 Water and Sewer 668.51 800 Insurance 8,843.00 7.000 Office supplies, equipment 2,888.14 4,000 Telephone, Postage, Internet 2,732.64 3,300 Equipment servicing 2,491.73 1,500 Archives 240.25 600 Advertising, promotions 4,344.96 5,000 Travel and conference 1,571.40 2,000 Collection/conservation 907.70 1,000 Exhibits 539.20 2,500 Giftshop purchases 4,893.27 9,000 Historigram 1,120.59 1,300 Society committees 1,568.38 1,800 Staff and volunteer recognition 214.03 500 Professional and Banking fees 1,840.16 2,000 Fundraising expenses 2,338.50 3,500 Miscellaneous 1,244.44 500 TOTAL 263,215.48 271,754

Balance (261.73)

Yarmoutb County Historical Society 12 Annual Report 2010 Pelton Fuller House

Statement for 2010 Year ended 2010 December 31 Budget Revenues Transfer from endowment 25,000.00 17,030 Donations 89.15 100 Grants Fundraising 817.00 100 Bank interest, HST rebate 232.01 150

Totai revenues 26,138.16 17,380

Expenses Capital Repairs 19,653.69 Fuel 3,768.94 5,000 Power 926.59 1,000 Water 265.87 450 Repairs and Maintenance (233.46) 3,000 Garden 503.17 1,700 Snow Removal 40.00 Insurance 1,400.00 1,000 Speciai projects 423.17 1,700 Salary--summer empioyee 2,045.19 3,330 Supplies/Misceiianeous 46.71 200

Total expenses 28,839.87 17,380

Net Income (2,701.71)

Mary E/dridge, Treasurer Historic Sites

During the year 2010 both historic sites have been maintained. The Poor Farm cemetery has been weed eated and fences have been repaired. The monument site in Overton has been kept free of litter and debris from high tides has been cleaned when needed. Extensive mowing has been done throughout the grass mowing season.

J would like to thank those willing hands who helped me when needed.

Bruce Hinckley, Chair Historigram

Our monthly newsletter is a publication for which we can all be justly proud! President Aurel, Director 8ruce, Curator Nadine, and Archivist Jamie, and others, continue to provide regular, excellent coverage and comment regarding the day-to-day activities of both our very busy Museum & Archives and the Pelton-Fuller House, keeping us well up-to-date, about exhibits, programs, events, fund-raising, and public service (including Hospitality), regarding both our past and current history, like the 250lh Anniversary Year, 2011.

Special thanks is extended to Don and ilona Smith of Ellis Print for their great interest and excellent design assistance in publishing the Historigram! And to the various Society committees, especially Gift Shop, and Ways & Means, who have

Yarmouth County Historical Society 13 Annual Report 2010 provided material of interest; and to individuals who have provided the findings of their knowledge, research, or interest in matters historical!

Peter Eldridge, Chair

House

In most aspects it was a routine year. However, the repairs made to the library steps nearest Collins Street seem to have reduced or refocused aggression (The ramp is a possible new target.)

Javex use has doubled in an effort to preserve the outdoor pipes and sump pumps.

The lawns were mowed by summer staff during their time of employment. Ken again contributed in a major way to the process in Spring and Fall.

Current efforts involve attempts to meet the fire inspector's demands that gyproc be applied to a wooden wall and ceiling in the basement.

2011 looks as if it will be a busy year. The shed needs paint in order to prevent more extensive repair and the Collins Street entry roof needs work.

Milton Fraser, Chair GiftShop

During the 2010 year the gift shop generated $8,044.48 in profits for the museum. Atlantic Canadian books, including many books by our local authors continue to be the majority of our inventory, followed by our Amos Pewter selection.

The remainder is made up of craft and general merchandising items. We continue to have strong support from the community who donate many craft items for free to the shop for sale. Special thanks to those who do donate items, they are most appreciated and help to generate further revenue. One person may not feel that what they have to donate will make a big difference, however, add it together with items from other people and it does add up.

In June we hosted a book launch and signing for Author's Day. Greg Brown, author of Island Year - Finding Nova Scotia spoke about his book which talks about his and his wife's experience moving to and living on McNutts Island in Shelburne County. After the talk, Greg Brown and Sharon Robart-Johnson, local author of Africia's Children, participated in a book signing.

I would like to acknowledge the hours of work and dedication that the late Margaret Wright gave to the shop. She truly enjoyed working in the shop and cared very much for its success. Margaret was always willing to assist me and gave her thoughts and suggestions freely and they were most appreciated.

Vaughn Bullerwell, Manager

Membership

Membership for the end of 2010 was over 335. This includes single and family - both annual and life memberships. Thanks must go to Barb Nichol for her patience and support keeping the hard copies of memberships, sending out membership cards and finding my mistakes.

We regret the passing of the following members throughout 2010: Phyllis Dean, Barbara Doucette, John Goudey, Ruby Rodney, and Margaret Wright.

Steen Gates, Chair

Yarmouth County Historical Sodety Annual Report 2010 Nominating

President •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••AureI Moo ney 1" Vice President •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Richard Brezet 2'· Vice President ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Charles R. Winship Past President ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Charles R. Winship Secretary ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Barb Hinckley Assistant Sectary ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Susan Moores Treasurer ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•.••••••••Ma ry Eldridge Assistant Treasurer ••••••••••••••••••••••••Ken Rodney Education ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••John Sallows Finance ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Brian Rodney Gift Shop Roseanne Blades Historic Sites Bruce Hinckley Historigram Mary Louise Killam Hospitality Carolyn Richardson House ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Milton Fraser Membership Steen Gates Nominations ...... •...•...... Charles R. Winship Pelton-Fuller House Susan Winship Personnel Bill MacConnell Program ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••David Sallows Promotions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Peter Eldridge Publications •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Sharo n Robart -Johnson Publicity ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Carolyn Richa rdson Volunteers Au rei Mooney Ways and Means Susan Moores Member at Large •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Ken Dennis Member at Large Cerliana Hood (Liana) Honorary Director ••••••••••••••••••••••••••Audrey Kenney

Charles Winship, Chair Pelton-Fuller House

In February, new compact fluorescent bulbs were put in all light fixtures that could take them. Certain fixtures could not be changed. The old bulbs were saved for future use.

In March, the floor of the back porch was refinished and a storage cupboard built in one corner to house our ladders and cleaning supplies. Bead board to match the existing walls and cupboards was used, as well as an old style latch. It is an excellent addition and fits in very well. Judi Archibald painted the porch while it was empty of artifacts.

New carpet runners were purchased for the Front Hall, Dining Room and Living Room. They were laid in April and add a graciousness that was lacking in the old commercial runners.

The roof shingles were in need of replacing and that was our main project of the summer. The job turned out to be more than we anticipated. Each small roof had the old canvas covering and the back porch roof had the old wooden shingles under the newer asphalt shingles. This added time and labour to remove. The east bay window needed new fascia boards and decorative finials and brackets. The railings had to be removed on the front porch as well and the decorative balls were replaced. On the main roof, several boards had to be replaced; tarpaper and ice shield (to protect from ice build-up) were laid and then 3D-year asphalt shingles put on.

Yannouth County Historical Soclety 15 Annual Report 2010 D.A. Marginson Construction did excellent work and was very careful to preserve the period look of the property

In August, the Amazing House Tour took place. This was the Museum's first summer house and garden tour. The Tour included the Pelton-Fuller House and tea was served in the garden. The weather was excellent and everyone enjoyed the refreshments.

The students conducted tours throughout June, July and August. In September I was the tour guide. We closed the House a week early as visitor numbers were way down. A total of 296 visitors enjoyed the House this season. This was down considerably from last year with a total of 705.

Thank you to the House Committee - Audrey Kenney, Eleanor Loomer, Barb Smith and Judi Archibald for their dedication and enthusiasm. We enjoy working together to maintain the Pelton-Fuller House as a beautiful adjunct to the Museum.

Susan Winship, Chair

Personnel

This has been a relatively easy year for personnel. We have had our meetings throughout the year, trying to meet once a month to assist the director. Contracts were signed. Job evaluations were carried out. Job descriptions were brought up to date. Contracts were reviewed for their content. Things went very smoothly the entire year until the end of the year when our director, Bruce Bishop handed in his resignation. Bruce has done a fine job. We are sorry to see him leave, and wish him well in his new position. The hiring process will get started in the New Year.

I would like to thank the Personnel Committee comprised of Pres. Aurel Mooney, Treasurer Mary Eldridge, Past Pres. Charles Winship, 1" Vice Pres. Richard Brezet, and Asst. Treas. Ken Rodney for their support this past year.

Bill MacConnell, Chair

Promotions

With special thanks to Bruce, Nadine, and Jamie, during 2010, the Museum & Archives, and the Pelton-Fuller House, have received much positive media publicity, especially by the Yarmouth County Vanguard, and Radio CJL5,both media companies deserving our special thanks in particular. Bruce has consistently made known our name with travel writers and their publications. Museum brochures were supplied to tourism outlets, including the Digby-Saint John ferry. Efforts were made as well by various members of our Historical Society to advertise our Museum, its exhibits and programs -- and to those members we express thanks. It is hoped that this publicity will continue during the 250'h anniversary year of Yarmouth and area, 20111

Peter Eldridge, Chair

Publications

2010 was a busy year. Three projects were successfully completed. The first project was the re-release of Yarmouth's only all-Black quartet, the Missionaires' record album on CD. Mr. Ernest Johnson, the only surviving member of the Missionaires gladly gave his permission for us to do this as a fundraiser. The CDs were done by Loran Fevens, Many thanks to, Mr. Johnson and Loran Fevens!

The second project was a colouring book with pictures drawn by local artists. This project was done through the Education committee, but funded in part by Publications. It was finished in time for Christmas and a launch was held.

Yannouth County Historical Society 16 Annual Report 2010 The third and final project was a "Dates to Remember" calendar with photos from Yarmouth's yesteryear which was also finished in time for Christmas and iaunched with the colouring book. Not your standard calendar, this calendar can be used for many years to come. Special dates such as birthdays and anniversaries can be written on the calendar as reminders of who is special and to whom you send cards or simply call on the phone.

Sharon Robort-Iohnson, Chair

Ways & Means

The Ways and Means committee was active during 2010 and met regularly throughout the year. Members of this hard working committee were Cerliana Hood, Gay Kleiber, Susan Winship, Christine Pressburger, Bruce Bishop, Nadine Gates, Jamie Serran, Aurel Mooney and Susan Moores. Every member of this group contributed with ideas, hard work and enthusiasm. Thank you so much for a year well done!

Our two major fund-raising events during 2010 were the "Amazing House Tour" which was held on August 21 and "A Victorian Far East Fantasy" held on November 27.

The Amazing House Tour featured the homes of David and Judy Sanders, Beaver River, Christine and Alex Pressburger, Port Maitland, Churchill Mansion, Darling's Lake, Rob Mercier and Jean Francois Grenier, 3 Elm St., Yarmouth as well as the Pelton Fuller House. Weather for the day was outstanding and each home sparkled in its individual way. Tea was served in the garden of the Pelton Fuller House and was organized by Barbara Hinckley, Carolyn Richardson and Aurel Mooney. It was considered a successful event and our plan is to arrange another house tour for the summer 2011 with the 2S0'h celebrations in mind.

A Victorian Far East Fantasy Dinner and Auction was again a successful event. It was held in the small dining room at Burridge Community College. The food was excellent and featured Canadian roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings and Asian cuisine prepared by Liana Hood. Eric Ruff spoke about the Lillian L. Robbins - a ship's portrait belonging to the museum which was painted while in Hong Kong harbour. The auction was an art auction with paintings and photography donated by local artists. Auctioneer David Mooney did a good job of raising the bids to the highest level possible! The event was fun and a success.

Our committee helped with many other events during the year - events which were under capable leadership of other museum members and museum director, Bruce Bishop. These include: Heritage Day Ham Luncheon, Garden Sale, Coin and Currency Show, Wine Tasting and Christmas Tea.

As we prepare for 20111 have committed to chair the summer house tour and someone else will take leadership on the fall fund raiser as I am expecting to have knee surgery in late summer or fall 2011. As Bruce Bishop moves into his new position of the 2S0'h Anniversary project, we wish him well. He was a tremendous asset to every project and gave them a "touch of class". We will miss him.

Susan Moores, Choir

Yannouth County Historical Society 17 Annual Report 2010