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The North Cumberland Historical Society inspired the communities of Wallace, Wentworth and Malagash in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, to celebrate the 1984 arrival of the Refugees from the American Revolution. These settlers were called United Empire Loyalists. History tells us that over 450 people left New York City, on June 6th by ship. They traveled up into the Bay of Fundy, finally they landed near present day Amherst, in Cumberland County to begin a new life.Over the next year they moved to a government surveyed site about 50 miles away, called Remsheg. There were 109 surveyed 200 acre properties, in the Remsheg Grant. Along with the 200 acre farm lots these settlers drew for 3 acre lots in the proposed Townsite of Fanningboro. There were 238, three acre town lots.
From this first group of Loyalist Settlers came descendants and family connections that spread across North America and Europe. Proud decendants and local residents got together in 1984 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Loyalist arrival.
During the summer of 1984 there were many events planned and carried out, including a visit by the Lt. Governor of Nova Scotia and the creation of the Wallace and Area Museum. This museum was a success from its inception and a strong influence on the resident's views of our heritage in the community today
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Lieut. Governor, Mayann Grants, arrival at Wallace and Area Museum 2008 Loyalist Celebrations
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Lieut. Governor Hon Mayann E. Francis recieves flowers during a Loyalist Celebration, June, 2008.28 June 2008
Wallace and Area Museum
Credits:Dorian Dorn
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Jennie Charman, former school teacher, cutting the cake for the Bicentennial Celebration1 July 1984
Wallace Community Centre
Credits:Charlotte Moody
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Loyalist encampment, reinactors with tents and camp followers25 June 2008
Remsheg
Credits:David Dewar
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Town Crier from Amherst greeting those attending the Loyalist reunion June 29, 2008.29 June 2008
Wallace and Area Museum
Credits:Charlotte Moody
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On left Graham Brown, son of Harry Brown, decendant writer. On right Carl Demings Historical Society21stCentury,Circa 2006
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A descendant of United Empire Loyalist John Brown Fanningboro Resident28 June 2008
Wallace and Area Museum
Credits:Dorian Dorn
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Reinactor portraying a Delancy's Brigade medical officer traveling with the Loyalist refugees28 June 2008
Wallace and Area Museum
Credits:Dorian Dorn
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Part of the Bicenntenial Celebrations a parade in Pugwash, July 1st, 19841 July 1984
Credits:Charlotte Moody
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Float for Gathering of the Clan`s Parade, Pugwash, July 1st, 198420th Century, Circa 1984
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Newspaper article about loyalist costumes for 1984 celebration20th Century, Circa 1984
Credits:David Dewar
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Fireworks celebration on July 1st,, 19841 July 1984
Wallace, formerly called Remsheg
Credits:Charlotte Moody
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Flag raising ceremony July 1st 19841 July 1984
Wallace, formerly called Remsheg
Credits:Charlotte Moody
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