Evergreen Exhibits
Evergreen and the Victorian Era
Main Level
Learn about the history of Evergreen House and the era in which it was built. Travel through the history of the House with highlighted artifacts from the Dartmouth Heritage Museum’s permanent collection.
Helen Creighton and the World of Folklore
Main Level
Dr. Helen Creighton moved into Evergreen House with her family in 1921. In 1928, she began her career as a folklorist: collecting songs and stories from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. This permanent exhibit focuses on her long and significant career. This exhibit features a small audio-visual room, with two short film clips for visitors to enjoy.
Explosion! Dartmouth’s Ordeal of the 1917 Disaster
Upper Level
This exhibit was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. It explores and reflects the impact of the event on Dartmouth. It focuses on the cause of the Explosion and how Dartmouth residents worked together to rebuild their community. This exhibit includes eyewitness accounts and artifacts from affected homes and families.
Functional to Fancy
Upper Level
This exhibition explores how accessories can serve as both practical and decorative items through a closer look at the stories – and accessories – of three Dartmouth Estate families: the Fairbanks, Prescott, and Mott families.
Domestic Servants of Evergreen
Basement Level
This display examines domestic servitude in the mid-to-late 19th century in homes such as Evergreen House. The exhibition is located in the former servant’s quarters of Evergreen.
