Plants & Pies
2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Paradise Heritage Centre, 10307 Highway #1, Paradise, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Paradise Historical Society is hosting a Plants & Pies sale.
Come check out the selection of house plants, garden plants, and delicious pies.
Your purchase will help support the Paradise Historical Society and our Heritage Centre.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise.
If you can donate a plant or pie to our sale, please contact Barbara at 825-9198.
Thank you!

Genealogy Circle
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30
Are you curious about your family history? Want to learn how to start researching your roots or dig deeper into your ancestral story?
Join us as we launch our brand-new Genealogy Circle this summer!
We’re excited to kick things off with a special guest: local genealogist Denise Rice, who will be sharing her expertise in our first session.
Denise will guide us through some essentials that every genealogist—beginner or experienced—should know.
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise
The Genealogy Group will meet regularly to learn, share discoveries, explore local resources, and support one another in uncovering our pasts.
All are welcome and no experience needed.
Come be part of a growing community of family history enthusiasts!
RSVP
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Heritage Centre Summer Open Mornings
2025-06-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 and 7 more dates
Paradise Heritage Centre Open Mornings
You are invited to visit our Heritage Centre this summer and autumn.
We will be open Wednesday mornings starting May 7, 2025 through November 12, 2025 from 9 am – 12 noon. Coffee, muffins, and free WiFi will be available.
We have a reference library of local books and reference material you can leaf through or use to take notes for your own research.
The famous “Paradise Gazette” a 1935-36 student-crafted yearbook with fascinating pictures, bios of the students of the day, and insights into the curriculum of the time is also available. Thank you to Dave Whitman for this donation. It is amazing what students in a two-room school actually learned.
Or just drop in with a friend or two for a quiet place to have some morning conversation over a cuppa in our comfy chairs. On nice days, you can also enjoy the gardens with tables and benches outside.
Please look for our OPEN flag and stop in and say hello!

Artist's Workshop
2025-07-04 10:00 - 2025-07-06 15:00
Remembering the Past with Paint and Pencil
We are pleased to offer a three-day workshop in Paradise with artist Janice Leonard.
The workshop will be plein d’aire painting of historic sites with studio work inside our wonderful Heritage Centre.
The workshop ends with an art exhibition and public Strawberry Tea, also at the Heritage Centre.
When: July 4-6, 2025
Schedule is:
Friday, July 4th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, July 5th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, July 6th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Strawberry Tea will start at 2:00 pm
There will be a break each day for lunch. Please bring your own lunch.
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise.
Cost: $60.00 (includes Strawberry Tea)
Please bring the following materials and tools with you to the workshop:
Sketchbook
Pencils ,eraser
Easel
Brushes
Primary paint colours plus white and burnt umber
Container for water

This workshop is now full.

Strawberry Tea
2025-07-06 14:00 - 16:00
Art Exhibition and Strawberry Tea
Please join us for a public art exhibition, strawberry shortcake and tea after our Artist’s Workshop.
When: Sunday, July 6th at 2:00 pm
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise.
Cost: $15.00
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Genealogy Circle
2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00
Are you curious about your family history? Want to learn how to start researching your roots or dig deeper into your ancestral story?
Join our Genealogy Circle!
Next Meeting:
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 8th at 6:30 pm
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise
The Genealogy Circle will meet regularly to learn, share discoveries, explore local resources, and support one another in uncovering our pasts.
All are welcome and no experience needed.
Come be part of a growing community of family history enthusiasts!
RSVP
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Contact Name *Email *EmailConfirm EmailNumber of People Attending *Would You Like to Sign Up For the Paradise Historical Society Email List? *Yes, please sign me up!No, please use my email address for notifications about this event only.Please check the 'YES' box if you'd like to sign up to our general email list to receive notifications about news, updates, and notifications for future events.Questions? Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions about the event and we'll respond to the email address you provided ASAP. Submit

Paradise 2025 Community BBQ & Corn Boil
2025-08-23 16:00 - 19:00
CANCELLED
This event will not take place on August 23, 2025.
In view of the terrible fire burning and increasing, and the risk of further fires very much a possibility, as well as air quality issues that are very real… we are sorry to say that we can not have an outdoor event at this time. That means our BBQ and Corn Boil will not take place this Saturday the 23rd .Thank you to all volunteers supporting the fight to save homes and provide comfort to those evacuated.

Paradise Historical Society would like to invite residents of Paradise to a Community BBQ and Corn Boil
We’ve had such an enjoyable time the last few years, we hope you can join us again or join us for the first time.
All food is fresh and local. Come enjoy it with your neighbours!
The event will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Paradise Heritage Centre – rain or shine!
There are picnic tables but you are welcome to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for seating.
Free will donations are gratefully accepted.

Genealogy Circle
2025-09-02 18:30 - 20:00
Are you curious about your family history? Want to learn how to start researching your roots or dig deeper into your ancestral story?
Join our Genealogy Circle!
We’re excited to welcome local genealogist, Jim Eakins, to this meeting—a true treasure in our community with an extensive collection of family histories and regional resources.
With many years of experience and an unmatched dedication to preserving local heritage, he’ll be sharing his knowledge, unique materials, and insights into tracing family lines in our area.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or deep into your research, this is a chance to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise
The Genealogy Circle meets regularly to learn, share discoveries, explore local resources, and support one another in uncovering our pasts.
All are welcome and no experience needed.
The Genealogy Circle operates on a “pay as you can” donation basis. Your contributions help support future gathering, but most importantly, your presence is what truly matters.
Come be part of a growing community of family history enthusiasts!
RSVP
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Contact Name *Email *EmailConfirm EmailNumber of People Attending *Would You Like to Sign Up For the Paradise Historical Society Email List? *Yes, please sign me up!No, please use my email address for notifications about this event only.Please check the 'YES' box if you'd like to sign up to our general email list to receive notifications about news, updates, and notifications for future events.Questions? Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions about the event and we'll respond to the email address you provided ASAP. Submit

Genealogy Circle
2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:00
Are you curious about your family history? Want to learn how to start researching your roots or dig deeper into your ancestral story?
Join our Genealogy Circle!
For this meeting, we’re turning the spotlight on you!
Bring along your personal genealogy projects—whether they’re polished family trees or a handful of intriguing clues—and join us for an evening of open sharing, insightful questions, and friendly advice.
This is a chance to learn from one another’s research journeys, explore new resources, and maybe even spark unexpected connections.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise
The Genealogy Circle meets regularly to learn, share discoveries, explore local resources, and support one another in uncovering our pasts.
All are welcome and no experience needed.
The Genealogy Circle operates on a “pay as you can” donation basis. Your contributions help support future gathering, but most importantly, your presence is what truly matters.
Come be part of a growing community of family history enthusiasts!
RSVP
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Contact Name *Email *EmailConfirm EmailNumber of People Attending *Would You Like to Sign Up For the Paradise Historical Society Email List? *Yes, please sign me up!No, please use my email address for notifications about this event only.Please check the 'YES' box if you'd like to sign up to our general email list to receive notifications about news, updates, and notifications for future events.Questions? Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions about the event and we'll respond to the email address you provided ASAP. Submit

How to Safely and Properly Clean a Gravestone
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00
How to Safely and Properly Clean a Gravestone with Denise Rice
We will meet at the Paradise Heritage Centre where we will get our briefing from Denise, and head out to the cemetery for a field trip: a demonstration and a stroll through the past of Paradise in the cemetery for those who wish to linger and look. Following all this, there will be nutrition and hydration (refreshments and nibbles) back at the Heritage Centre.
Denise is one of our most noted genealogists, and has kindly offered to show us what we need to know about this.
She is responsible for a huge portion of the knowledge we have of Annapolis County families, giving freely of her time and expertise. She is a member of our Genealogy Circle at the Paradise Heritage Centre which meets monthly.
Her research, collections, and compilations include a huge trove of obituaries now transcribed and available at Annapolis Genealogy.
Denise’s own Facebook page is Home Genealogy by Denise J Rice
She has published too! Denise J. (Daniels), A Planter Family: Ebenezer and Tabitha (Balcom) Rice of Annapolis County, N.S., 2019.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 10:00 am
Meeting Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise
Please Note: The Paradise Cemetery is about a 10-minute walk (750 m) from the Heritage Centre. You may also drive between the two locations.
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL.

Heritage Centre Autumn Open Mornings
2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00

Genealogy Circle
2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:00
Are you curious about your family history? Want to learn how to start researching your roots or dig deeper into your ancestral story?
Join our Genealogy Circle!
Join us for an inspiring evening as local genealogist Denise Rice brings to life the extraordinary story of Rose Fortune— an amazing woman and one of the 3,000 Black Loyalists who found freedom and new beginnings in Nova Scotia by supporting Britain during the American Revolution.
Recognized as a National Historic Person in 2017, Rose’s legacy continues to shape our understanding of resilience, community, and the rich tapestry of Black history in Canada.
Don’t miss this chance to explore a remarkable chapter of our local heritage through Denise’s storytelling and research.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise
The Genealogy Circle meets regularly to learn, share discoveries, explore local resources, and support one another in uncovering our pasts.
All are welcome and no experience needed.
The Genealogy Circle operates on a “pay as you can” donation basis. Your contributions help support future gathering, but most importantly, your presence is what truly matters.
Come be part of a growing community of family history enthusiasts!
RSVP
Please click HERE to email Barbara to RSVP. In your email, please let her know which event you are registering for.

Rope Basket Workshop
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00
The Paradise Historical Society is hosting a Rope Basket workshop.
Nautical rope knots have been used for centuries by mariners to secure sails and rigging on ships and boats. Variations or repetitions of certain knots can create a variety of functional and decorative items, such as mats that protect decks from the rigging, to surround railings or to stand on for cushioning.
Presenter, Karen Morley, resides in Cottage Cove where she makes items from “reclaimed” lobster rope and sells them at the Clarence Market on Sundays.
Karen invites you to join her to learn this art of decorative nautical knot making.
Participants will learn how to first create a nautical thump mat which will then be turned into a bowl. This useful bowl, approximately 10 inches in diameter, can hold fruits, bread or any items you wish.
Written instructions will be provided.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (or until your bowl is finished)
Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise.
Cost: $50.00 which includes all the materials
Instructor: Karen Morley
Please bring a lunch.
To register please send an email to Barbara or send her a direct/private message on the Paradise Historical Society Facebook page.
Please click HERE to send Barbara an email.
