Nova Scotia Branch United Empire Loyalists' Association
P.O. Box 421 B2J 2P8 Halifax, NS, Canada

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Nice article published today...

Learn about Digby’s oldest Loyalist gravestone from 1785 to Mary Getcheus and how her husband Captain Jacob Getcheus became Master of ship transporting Black Loyalists to Annapolis Royal

We're excited to announce that the interactive map for UELAC 2021 Conference & Historical Event is now live! https://uelbridgeannex.com/2021/ You can explore all the EXPERIENCES we have in store - we suggest starting at the WELCOME tab for conference schedule.... REGISTRATION opens February 15th. Help us spread the word - PLEASE SHARE! #uelac2021 #historymatters #virtualhistoricevent #bridgeannex

Nova Scotia Branch UELAC Annual General Meeting & Presentation Saturday 10 April 2021 2:00 pm 4:00 pm via Zoom... This meeting will be conducted using Zoom. Current members will receive the meeting link automatically by email. If anyone hasn't used Zoom or would like a quick orientation please contact Liz Adair prior to meeting by emailing [email protected] and she will assist. Guest speaker: Pamela Wile, Secretary, Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) presenting on What GANS can do for you".

Happy New Year! Here is a remarkable story of a a Loyalist to start off the new year. Below is obituary for Loyalist Daniel Weekes who lived to be 117. Born o...n New York's Long Island in December, 1735, Weekes served in the British Army under General James Wolfe. He saw action during the Gulf of St. Lawrence Campaign in September of 1758. . Following this Campaign, Weekes returned to New York and in the early 1770s boarded a vessel for Newfoundland. In 1778 he was in Halifax and joined the Royal Regiment of Foot, commanded by Col. John Parr, a Loyalist infantry regiment created to defend the colony during the American Revolution. When he was discharged because he had adhered to the royal cause at the time of the revolution, he received a grant of land at Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia Daniel Weekes died at the age of 117 on December 29, 1851.

THE QUEEN’S CHRISTMAS DAY MESSAGE 2020 Some suggestions for watching together Response to objections from those who do not celebrate Christmas A history of the Sovereign’s address December 25 ...Continue reading

A possible Christmas gift....

New Book "Loyalist Cemeteries & Gravestones of Nova Scotia"

This looks interesting...

Just published new book Loyalist History of Nova Scotia by Brian McConnell. Now available for purchase on Amazon. #Amazon #Amazon

Replica clothing from the Loyalist era: with the support of the United Empire Loyalist Association and historical costume expert Bernadette Fowler, Loyalist House is happy to display two new replica outfits that would have been worn in late 18th century colonial times.

Have you ever seen this symbol before? It's an old Decoration used by the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada. Read about how it was found on an antique cigarette case in article, "A Rare Loyalist Case", at http://www.uelac.org//Rare-UELAC-Case-by-Brian-McConnellUE

Happy Canada Day!

Interesting photo from an old issue of the Loyalist Gazette

If you had Loyalist ancestors who went to Ontario this might interest you...

Have you ever wondered what the NS Branch of the UELAC does? Here is a video which highlights its meetings, events, and members. https://youtu.be/Kn2z51ukllk

Watch for your copy of the spring edition Loyalist Gazette!

Hi everyone, For your information, I have added a link to join our Branch online and to renew online from the Branch website. These appear on the Membership Info page under Membership Applications at:... http://www.uelac.org/NovaScotia/membership.php Loyally, Brian McConnell, UE President NS Branch UELAC

Just for fun: How well do you know Queen Victoria? Sue Hines, President of the UELAC, prepared this Quiz ( Answers in link appearing as Comment )as posted in today’s issue of Loyalist Trails, email newsletter of the UELAC, at http://www.uelac.org//How-Well-DO-You-Know-Queen-Victoria-

Article about a group of Germans who settled in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia in 1783 after fighting in the American Revolution has been published by Historic Nova Scotia. https://historicnovascotia.ca/items/show/192

Order for wearing on Loyalist Day, around your 'neighborhood' , or on ZOOM! [http://www.uelac.org/promotion/catalogue.php](http://www.uelac.org/promotion/catalogue.php) Email: [email protected]

For those interested in learning more about the United Empire Loyalists in Nova Scotia