Croft House Selkirk Cultural & Heritage Centre
Point of Interest
Member - Island East Tourism Group
- Type: History and Culture, Points of Interest, Arts, Crafts & Shopping
- Phone:902-659-2209
- 2nd Phone:902-659-2258 Winter number
- Email:j.kennedy@pei.sympatico.ca
- Open:June 15 to September 15
Description
View MoreA rich Scottish culture took root here in 1803 with the arrival of the Selkirk settlers and spread all over the Island. The replica of a croft house displays the story of 800 Scottish settlers who arrived with Thomas Douglas, fifth Earl of Selkirk, in 1803 aboard the ships Polly, Dykes and Oughton which anchored in Orwell Bay. Together with earlier immigrants from the Highlands and Herbrides, the Selkirk settlers established an enduring Scottish tradition on PEI. The Selkirk Settlement was designated a National Heritage Event. Exhibits and genealogical information tell the Scottish story. Guided tours available. Gift shop promotes books of local history and Hebridean heritage.
Across the road, the Church of Scotland (1876) exhibit building displays the history of this church which was moved from Belle River. It also houses information on people with MacDonald ancestry.
Nearby, discover the Pioneer Cemetery of St. Paul.
St. Paul Acadian/Scottish pioneer cemetery has a cairn was erected in memory of the Acadians from the area who were deported by the English and drowned when their ship went down.
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