Quaker House

Nova Scotia


Built in 1786 by Quaker whalers from Nantucket who fled the American Revolution, Quaker House is the oldest surviving house in the Halifax area. Admission includes same-day entry to the Dartmouth Heritage Museum in nearby Evergreen House.


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