Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society
Lighthouse Route B0W 2G0 Argyle, NS, Canada

Taylor is in the office today & tomorrow (21st & 22nd) 9-5, for any last minute publication purchases or research needs.

Please make note of our change in hours. We have switched to our Winter Hours, as Layla’s time with us has ended. We are open Saturday 9am-5pm, with Taylor in the office at this time.

A reminder that yearly membership fees were due as of June 30th. Membership fees are $30 per person or $40 for a Family (Family is considered those that reside at the same address). If you wish to renew and have not done so as of yet, I encourage you to visit our new website www.shelburnecountyarchives.ca to fill out our electronic form. Payment can be made via e-transfer, PayPal, cheque or in person during our open hours.... New members are always welcome as well.

A reminder to all our members, especially those with the grandfathered Lifetime Membership, please ensure we have your most up to date email address. You can update us by emailing us at [email protected]

We are now open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm. Stop by to meet our employees, Layla during the week or Taylor on Saturday and dig into your family history!!!

Thank you to everyone that stopped into our new location for our Open House on August 2nd & 3rd, it was nice to see old & new friends alike!!! The winner of our Door Prize - a 1 year Membership, was Barb Nickerson!!! Congratulations!!!

Please note as per provincial requirements, masks will be required for entry to the archives starting July 31, 2020 and must be worn at all times. Additionally, this will apply to the Open House. Social Distancing rules still apply. We apologize for any inconvenience.

A heat warning is in effect for Shelburne County until Wednesday. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pos...e an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Maximum daytime temperatures will be 27 to 30 degrees Celsius, except cooler along parts of the coast. Extreme heat affects everyone. Be aware of heat related illness, such as swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Remember to drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty, to stay in a cool place and to never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle. More information is available on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/.

Check out our new website! www.shelburnecountyarchives.ca Convenient online form for membership sign-up!