The McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre

05/30/2026

We are very pleased to welcome you to the McCulloch House for the 2026 season!
The McCulloch House will be open for tours from Tuesday to Saturday and from Thursday to Saturday you will find Amos Shelley on site creating the second chapter of Resilience, The Story of Pictou. Whether you love historic properties, local history, stop-motion film production, or simply want to drop in and explore, we look forward to seeing you!

Opening June 2nd
Tuesday to Saturday | 10 AM – 4:30 PM

05/29/2026

The Annual General Meeting of the Pictou County Genealogy & Heritage Society will be held Thursday, June 11 at 10 am at the McCulloch Centre, 86 Haliburton Road, Pictou.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

05/27/2026

Please take a moment to fill out this survey. Knowledge of Gaelic is not required.

We're exploring how Gaelic culture influences life in Nova Scotia—at home, in communities, and in the economy.

Share your experience and help us understand its impact. Take the survey at gaelicnssurvey.ca

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

Celebrating Gaelic Month!

This month reminds us to celebrate and honor the language, culture, and traditions that continue to bring communities together.

To read more: https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/gaelic-nova-scotia-month

05/05/2026

From our archives
A Glimpse into Gaelic Heritage
On this small fragment of paper, measuring just 11.5 cm by 17 cm, neat and precise Gaelic words are found. Written on both sides with a dip pen, the careful script reveals the dedication to preserving language and tradition.
Any thoughts on what it says? Carefully copied or original verse?

04/21/2026

We're hiring! Please see the attached link for more details. https://mccullochcentre.ca/McCulloch-Centre/In-the-News

04/20/2026

The McCulloch House Museum is set to open in June 2026! The Pictou County Genealogy & Heritage Society has received sizeable support including a grant from the Community Museum Assistance Program (CMAP), as well as other considerable contributions backing the future of this historic site.

President Dan Currie, on behalf of the Society, expresses deep appreciation to all who contributed support through comments, letters, conversations and rallies. This collective encouragement underscores the community’s strong commitment to the McCulloch House.

At present, preparations continue to ensure the McCulloch House Museum remains dedicated to celebrating and preserving local history. Further details such as specific opening dates and upcoming projects will be shared soon.

04/15/2026

Winner will receive half of posted prize. Winner will be drawn at approximately 7:30pm on Tuesdays at the Halifax Forum Super Bingo. Winner will be posted here and on social media platforms.