Industrial Heritage Nova Scotia
Welcome
Industrial Heritage Nova Scotia (IHNS) was founded in 1996 to bring together people interested in the preservation and interpretation of Nova Scotia's rich industrial past. Our group meets to present and discuss our common history, visit sites and undertake site recording using archaeological techniques. Industrial heritage consists of the remains of industrial culture which are of historical, technological, social, architectural or scientific value. We are also interested in industrial archaeology, an interdisciplinary method for studying documents, artifacts, human settlements and landscapes created for or by industrial processes. The Society's and members interests are many and varied and we try to provide a congenial forum to engage anyone interested in industrial heritage and archaeology.
A fundamental part of our interest in industrial heritage it to inventory the location of sites, industries and landscapes in the Province. The Survey of Industrial Archaeology in Nova Scotia (SIANS) is an ongoing community effort to create a database of sites with contributions from interested individuals and Government. Old industrial sites are lost every year so to preserve our heritage it is important that these be recorded. SIANS is a resource for those engaged in research and preservation/conservation, as well as for tourists or Nova Scotians who want to learn more about our industrial past.
If the heritage of industry in Nova Scotia interests you, please join us and become a member. It's easy and currently only costs $10. You'll be helping conserve an important part of our Province and participating in fellowship with others who are interested in the industrial past and its contribution to who we are.
LIDAR image of Fort Beauséjour and the Chignecto Ship Railway
Courtesy of GeoSynoptics - www.geosynoptics.ca - Used with permission
