The Cape Sable Historical Society’s Barrington Museum Complex is thrilled to partner with the Nova Scotia Museum for the return of archaeological investigations at Fort Saint Louis, Port la Tour, Shelburne County! Located on the coast, Fort Saint Louis is a site at risk of erosion due to the growing impacts of climate change, making this work more urgent than ever. Every season is a chance to preserve what might soon be lost to the sea.
Excavation begins: Monday, June 16th
Digging schedule: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM — 4:30 PM (weather dependent)
The public is welcome to stop by, watch, and ask questions during open hours! School group visits are encouraged–please reach out to book!
Public dig dates: June 30, July 1-3, 2025
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get hands-on with local history! Registration is a must!
This season, we are pleased to offer two days of public archaeology participation exclusively to members of the ACADIAN community on July 4th and 5th, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. If you are interested in participating, please complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/VrAL83gyLDPizB4u5
If you are NOT a member of the ACADIAN community or cannot participate in one of these two special Acadian community sessions, please complete this form for our PUBLIC dig happening from June 30-July 3. https://forms.gle/WcQoNC3HyRnC1XdA7
Shifts are first come, first served. You’ll receive confirmation by email.
Important details:
Open to ages 9 and up (under 19 must be accompanied by an adult).
No public parking at the site –participants will meet at a designated nearby location 30 minutes before your shift to take a shuttle. This information will be shared after registration.
Participants must be able to:
Kneel and stand for extended periods
Carry ~20 lbs of soil in buckets.
Work in warm weather and sift soil on screens.
Special thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage for funding support via the Strategic Initiative Fund. The Barrington Museum Complex is proud to continue working in partnership with the Cape Sable Historical Society, and the Curator of Archaeology for the Nova Scotia Museum, Dr. Catherine Cottreau-Robbins, helping to preserve, protect, and promote Nova Scotia’s cultural heritage for all.
Stay tuned to the Barrington Museum Complex socials, Instagram and Facebook and website for updates, public engagement opportunities, and a behind-the-scenes look at this season’s discoveries. Let’s keep digging into history—together!
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