





CCGS regular meeting will be on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 7 p.m., at Col. James Layton Ralston Armoury, 36 Acadia St., Amherst, NS
After a brief general meeting, a guided tour of the Nova Scotia Highlander Regimental Museum: with Ray Coulson.
"The museum has three rooms packed with artifacts from the Great War up to the present time. A variety of badges and medals can be found on display dating back to the First World War, as well as lithographs by Group of Seven artist Arthur Lismer."
Bring a friend, relative or anyone you know that might have an interest in the local areas past, or of their own family histories.
Meetings are always open to the public so come join your local family Genealogical Society which has been serving Cumberland County for the past 22 years. Research your heritage and find new relatives. Learn about what times your grandparents lived through, where, when, how, education, religion, occupations, etc.
Much more has been added to our collections during the time of COVID shutdown. Please come and do research from our vast expanding collection.
Email: "archives@ccgsns.com" or Call: 902-661-7278
We are looking forward to seeing you once again.
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Genealogy Centre
Our Cumberland County Genealogy Centre officially opened on May 19, 2005, with the presentation of The Ernest Coates Research Room, located at 16 Church Street (lower level), Amherst, Nova Scotia, B4H 3A6.
Phone: (902) 661-7278
Email: archives@ccgsns.com
Summer Hours: May 19 – Oct. 14; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 am to 4 pm
Winter Hours: Oct. 15 – May 14; Fri., 1 pm to 4 pm; Sat. 1 pm to 4 pm
Wheelchair Accessible.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Genealogy Centre.
Members of CCGS volunteer their services to provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance to those researching Cumberland County families and local history.
We are conveniently located in the downtown core of historic Amherst, within walking distance of three churches and several restaurants.
Directions: From Exit 3 on the Trans Canada Highway, drive 1.6 km east into the town of Amherst; cross the railway tracks; turn right at first set of lights. Immediately to the left is 16 Church Street, with parking in the rear or across the street. (Find us on Google maps.)
The Genealogy Centre holdings include:
—————–: $10.00 per full day (10 am – 4 pm)
Non-scheduled office day research fee: $30.00
Photocopies:— .25¢/pg.
Digital images: .25¢/image, your device, phone, ipad, camera.
CCGS also offers research assistance to those who request help via email, phone or letter, with retrieval fees of $5.00 plus costs, or research fees of $30.00 per hour.