Message from Mayor Christian: Perkins House Closure

The Perkins House Museum is an important cultural and historic building, significant to many in Queens County. The recent decision by the province to close it is disappointing, and we have heard from many in the community who share this feeling.

Like many in the community, I await more information from the Province of Nova Scotia about what the future holds for the Perkins House Museum – at this time, no requests have been made of the Region of Queens relating to the museum. I encourage members of the community with a passion for our heritage to become involved as the transition of this property and a future model for operations is contemplated.

I want to express my sincere thanks to the staff and volunteers who put in the time, care, and effort to make visiting Perkins House a memorable experience for so many residents and visitors alike over the years. Caring for the history and heritage of a community is important work, and I want to share my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication to preserving our shared story.

Sincerely,

Mayor Scott Christian