Guysborough Historical Society

Land Acknowledgement

The Old Courthouse Museum and the Guysborough Historical Society are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory in mutual respect and gratitude.

The Guysborough Historical Society, is a non-profit, volunteer organization created to preserve the history of Guysborough County. The first attempt to organize a historical society in Guysborough dates back to 1963.

In 1976 the Society restored the Old Courthouse in Guysborough to create a community museum to host displays and exhibit objects that help illustrate the story of Guysborough County and its people.  The Old Courthouse Museum is also home to a visitor information centre for tourists to the area and has a publicly available research room to support Genealogical Research through access to its collection of materials.

More on the history of the Guysborough Historical Society…

We are now Closed for the Season

Thank you for your continued support.

We will reopen in June 2025

Looking for Gift ideas?

Our Online store is open year-round.  Items from our store would make great gifts.

Genealogical Research Services

The Guysborough Historical Society offers genealogical research services. Research requests may be made by contacting the Old Court House Museum from June to the first of October.

Find more information about our research services click here.