July 17 - 20, 2008, Historic Shelburne was the site of a Grand Reenactment of the Loyalist Landing which occurred in Port Roseway (now Shelburne) in 1783 - 225 years ago..

...and I was there!!!

The warm sun of late afternoon danced on Shelburne Harbour as, in awe I arrived amid the setting of historical buildings. (Below - my view at dinner) 

shelburne harbour

I drove straight into Historical Shelburne, stopping at the corner of Dock Street and Mason's Lane, right in front a B&B that, was coincidentally 225 years old. 'Cooper's Inn' was originally the home of George Gracie, a founding Loyalist in Shelburne. Even though it was beyond my budget, I of course had to stay!!  Gracie, 'a man of note', elected and sat on the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, drowned 1807 making passage from Shelburne to Halifax for a sitting of the legislature. 

Cooper's Inn George Gracie House

The Gracie Room (below) - mine for the evening!!

Cooper's Inn Gracie Room

10,000 Loyalists landed in Shelburne after the American Revolution, among whom I was surprised to learn were over 3000 Black Loyalists. Nova Scotia is rich with the history and culture of Black Canadians, who originally settled in Birchville near Shelburne.    

 

Shelburne Loyalists Reenactment

Preparing for the Re-enactment

 

shelburne bellringer competitors

Bellringer Competiitors

There's a tale that tells of the natives (Nova Scotians) capturing travellers and plying them with famous Nova Scotia Beer. I wasn't sure if there was any weight to the tale - until it happened to me! At the pub where I had a dinner of mussels and beer, these locals, (below) among whom is an Irishman and some Connecticutt folk, invited me to their Trivia tournament (they're a great team!!) and kept the 'Alexander Keith's' coming!!! 

shelburne trivia team

 That's the Irishman on the left - and below is his arm...

 

They then walked me to my room, which was the topping on a totally charmed day!

alexander keith's

(... couldn't resist that!!!!!) 

 

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14 Comments on Shelburne Nova Scotia * 225 Years * Loyalist Landing

OCT
22
2008
1,481,005 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks for sharing the nice pictures. I love the quote by Einstein.
6:17am • #1
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Hey Deborah ... Interesting read and pics.  You were there :) :)   Anyway, Cooper's Inn is just beautiful, and why not treat yourself to a bit of historic elegance.  Is there a story behind the writing on the arm?  Do tell ....
8:02am • #2
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Sounds like you had a great time!  Wish I could've tagged along.
1:57pm • #3
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Deborah, I would have broken the bank to stay there myself---the place looks and sounds amazing.  So does the incredible history, I'm thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time!
8:12pm • #4
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Deborah loved the tour - I've always always wanted to go to Nova Scotia!
11:23pm • #5
OCT
24
2008
159,036 Points Outside Blog

Hello Gita - Einstein is my hero - Love his quotes also!    Thanks for commenting on   Shelburne Nova Scotia * 225 Years * Loyalist Landing   
7:30pm • #6
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Hi Marie - treat myself I did, the whole trip was the treat of a lifetime! The writing on the arm if I have it correct, is the Irishman's family name in Gaelic? or is it Gall-ic? hmm, he did explain that and I FORGOT!
7:33pm • #7
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I think we would have had even more fun if you had tagged along Chris! Somehow I can just see that.
7:35pm • #8
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Thanks so much Liz for the kind words - you should go to Nova Scotia - there is nothing not to like about it - it is exquisite in so many ways! 
7:37pm • #9
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Carole - The history of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes, and especially Shelburne is remarkable and linked to your own in the New England States.
7:39pm • #10
OCT
25
2008
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Coopers Inn is an absolutely gorgeous building but I also enjoyed the architecture in the building behind the soldiers.  I love old buildings.  In Grand Rapids, MI we have an area called East town.  The buildings there are gorgeous also.  I loved your pics and am glad you got to enjoy Nova Scotia!
8:08am • #11
OCT
26
2008
159,036 Points Outside Blog

Yes I agree Tami - The whole historical old town of Shelburne is full of beahtifully preserved old buildings. You must have some terrific old architecture in your area!
7:19pm • #12
OCT
27
2008
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Deborah - Great vacation post and I love your photographs. Please read my second to the last post, I am looking for some Canadian members also for my network strategies.

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2:04pm • #13
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Gee Thanks Robert, both for the compliment and for the feature! It was a wonderful vacation in Nova Scotia, with Shelburne highlighting the summer in many endearing ways. I will check out your post.
7:46pm • #14

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