225th Anniversary of the Founding of Douglas Township...

 
   
 

Welcome to the Douglas Township!

Home Page for the 84th Highland Regiment of Foot

& East Hants Community Calendar

 

About the first settlers of Douglas Township

The 2nd Battalion was raised in the Maritimes, New York and the Carolinas. It was placed under the command of the Gaelic speaking Major John Small of Perthshire who had formerly served in the 42nd Regiment (Black Watch). The 2nd Battalion of the 84th was made up of veterans of the 42nd, 77th and 78th Highlanders who had settled in America after the Seven Years (French and Indian) War. It was also composed of American Loyalists and recent Immigrants. 

Following the end of the hostilities in 1783, the 2nd Battalion was disbanded at Windsor, Nova Scotia, on October 10th, 1783. Major Small was given the Township of Douglas in Hants County for his men, although some chose to settle elsewhere, chiefly in Pictou, Halifax, and Colchester Counties, as well as along the South Shore.

84th Regiment in 2010...

April 30 - May 2 - Saltscapes Expo - Exhibition Park, Halifax

June 25, 26, 27 - Annual Homecoming Festival, Kennetcook

 July 2 to 4 - Privateer Days, Yarmouth

'Whole Nine Yards Demo' - Saltscapes - April/May
Kennetcook Homecoming Festival - July

84th Regiment leads off the  Kennectook Homecoming Parade.

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Today East Hants is a busy area offering countless tourism attractions & events including: art galleries, antiques, museums, eco-tourism, festivals, demonstrations, historic re-enactments, home tours, agri-tourism, concerts, parades, great local food and more!  Browse the Community Calendar for dates & details plus selected photos from past events...


About The 84th Regiment Re-enactors

We are a volunteer, non-profit organization organization in Nova Scotia, Canada, dedicated to the research, preservation and authentic recreation of a Highland military regiment as it existed in NS during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).

As living history re-enactors, association members strive to maintain a high standard of authenticity in re-creating all aspects of military and civilian life at the time.  They devote many hours to the research of original artifacts and primary documents as well as learning many long-since forgotten 18th century life-skills.

Re-enacting members of the Association come from diverse walks of life and from all over Nova Scotia. Membership often embraces whole families, since family units were sometimes together in the army of the 18th century. The association also includes supportive associate members from all over North America. Most of these members are direct descendants of soldiers who served in the original 84th Regiment of Foot.

It is the personal responsibility of all members to acquire their own uniform, musket, accoutrements or civilian apparel. Some members hand-make much of their own clothing and equipment from approved patterns supplied by the club. New members are encouraged to acquire their kit over a time frame convenient to them.

The re-created 84th Regiment

Committed new members are always welcome. Individuals and families as well can enjoy the many rewards of living history reenacting: travel, meeting new friends, learning age-old skills, drill, eating period food, and even just relaxing and singing around the campfire. It is a fascinating hobby with members in hundreds of different Revolutionary War era units throughout Canada, the United States and Europe.

For more information contact

The Secretary, 84th Regiment of Foot

redcoat84@ns.sympatico.ca

 


Get connected...

So much to see & do in East Hants this year!  Take a virtual tour around our county and click wherever you see the mouse pointer change to a hand to learn more about galleries, festivals, heritage events and more!
Burncoat Head Lighthouse, Heritage Garden & Walking Trails... The Place Near & Far Art Gallery & Workshop, Kennetcook Art Gallery 215 & Pallet Cafe in the Old Selmah Schoolhouse, Lower Selma Maitland Heritage District Lawrence House Museum, Maitland Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre & VIC, South Maitland Caboose Railway Museum & Village Park with walking trails, South Maitland East Hants Historical Society Museum, Lower Selma Walton Light House, walking trail etc.

 

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Community Events

Douglas Township was the original name of the lands in Nova Scotia settled in the late 1780's that is known today as the Municipality of East Hants.  This web site offers free listings & links to community events in East Hants, subject to suitability. 

To submit your event for consideration just send an email; click on a category below to see a Community Calendar for 2010 with a sampling of photos from past events...

Antiques & Autos
Agriculture
Arts, Crafts &   Education
Auctions
Barbecues
Canada Day
Christmas Events
Church Dinners, Teas, Socials & Bake Sales
Community Festivals
Flea Markets
Fundraisers
Heritage Events
Home & Garden Tours
Music & Concerts
Nature
Parades
Public Meetings & Health
Seniors Events
Winter Festivals

 

Photo Opps!

Douglas Township  is full of photo opportunities!

Historic costumes and re-enactments, vintage equipment & car displays, concerts, demos & more!



Links


 

Municipality of East Hants,

Department of Economic

& Business Development

 

Contact:

info@douglastownship.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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