Islands Museum was built in 1986 as a project initiated by the Tiverton Board of Trade and Islands Historical Society. Exhibits concentrate on the way we lived and worked, both in the home and on the water. In the Marine Room, a working fish shed, many boat models, as well as fishing gear from the 1930s and 40s reveal our past way of life. Joshua Slocum, the first man to sail alone around the world also has a large place in our museum as he set out from Brier Island.
Themed exhibits change each year and present a new look at some of the many facets to island life. Our 2009 Summer Exhibit was “Transportation” and highlighted the islands’ ferries; schooner trade around the world; the Neck and Islands bus system as well as the “coasters” who plied the waters from Yarmouth to St. John.
Previous Themes:
2008: Celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Loyalist arrival in Nova Scotia
2006-2007: Islands’ Fraternal Organizations : Macabees, Forrestors, I.O.O.F., Rebekahs and Temperance Societies
Themed exhibits change each year and present a new look at some of the many facets to island life. Our 2009 Summer Exhibit was “Transportation” and highlighted the islands’ ferries; schooner trade around the world; the Neck and Islands bus system as well as the “coasters” who plied the waters from Yarmouth to St. John.
Previous Themes:
2008: Celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Loyalist arrival in Nova Scotia
2006-2007: Islands’ Fraternal Organizations : Macabees, Forrestors, I.O.O.F., Rebekahs and Temperance Societies
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The commode, was set in a bedroom and used for bathroom duties in the night time. The bowl as you can see in the chair, would be emptied out and ready for use again the next night. |
| Our Marine Room features many model ships and items unique to the sea faring life of Island residents. |
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Step inside an authentic fish house from the mid 1900s. |
| Voyage around the world with Joshua Slocum, a Brier Island native who was the first man to sail the globe solo. |
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Woolen bathing suits, split bloomers and sunday dresses- we have a variety of clothing throughout the decades. |
| Cooking untensils from the late 1800's upwards offer glimpse of the many steps involved in creating family meals. |
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These entertainment devices used by one person at a time seem removed from today's iPods and DVD players. |
