Shelburne Re-enactment Association

Record #: MDS0055

Last Modified: 14 Jun 2016

Last Full Update: 14 Jun 2016

Location

Located In	Shelburne (town of)
Where To Find Us	Orderly Room 10A Ann St, Orderly Room 10A Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
Areas Served	Shelburne County

Contact

Website	3njv.webs.com/
E-Mail	guay.r@eastlink.ca
Phone	902-875-3801
Contact	Bob Guay, President
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Description & Services

Information

18th Century Living History Reenactment

Shelburne, Nova Scotia is well known as a major Loyalist settlement. Founded in 1783 by the Port Roseway Associates, Loyalists of the American Revolution, it retains much of its historical charm through its many preserved buildings and displays of living history.

The Shelburne Re-enactment Association demonstrates, via costumed animation, the history of the first settlers of Port Roseway now known as Shelburne. Our living history group re-enacts the life of the 3rd Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers, a British regiment of soldiers that fought during the Revolutionary War under the leadership of Col. Abraham VanBuskirk.

We are the largest, active living history group in the Maritime Provinces. Our association also includes the Prince of Wales Historic Dancers, a group of talented and dedicated artists that demonstrate actual 18th century country dances. We also represent civilian members of this regiment known as camp followers and would include the soldier's families, officer's wives, refugees, hired workers and artisans, trades people who attached themselves to the armies of the day. The Gorham's Rangers, The Royal Artillery and the Musick are also part of the SRA.

We feel that it is vital that the history of the town of Shelburne and surrounding areas be remembered as much for our cultural heritage as for the thousands of tourists that visit Nova Scotia each year!

Special Information

Tags	Community Organizations ; Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect ; Visual Arts ; Volunteer Opportunity