The New England Planters Exhibit
In 1755 the Acadians were expelled from Acadia, and forced to leave their homes, livestock,
and all their posssessions behind. Three years later, in 1758, Governor Charles Lawrence
issued a proclamation to the people of New England inviting them to settle the fertile Nova
Scotian farmlands left vacant following the expulsion of the Acadians. By 1768, approximately
8000 New Englanders, known as the "Planters" had made the move.
To commemorate this history, the Kings County Museum in conjunction with Parks Canada has established a National Commemorative Exhibit to the New England Planters.
At another location in the museum, a film depicts the history of the Planters, and a series of hands-on exhibits encourages children to learn how their modern life style compares with that of the New England Planter children.
This exhibit commemorates one of Canada's first major groups of English-speaking immigrants. The Kings County Museum also maintains the Centre for the Study of New England Planters Life. This is the only major Planters study center in North America.
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