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Churchill House, located in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, is a historic house and community centre. This well-preserved structure was built in 1860 and today serves as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. It's a significant part of the local history, having been built by the renowned shipbuilder Ezra Churchill for his son John Wiley Churchill.

The Churchill Family Legacy

The Churchill House was built in 1860 by Ezra Churchill, a prominent shipbuilder from Hantsport. This house was a gift to his son, John Wiley Churchill. The house stands as a testament to the shipbuilding legacy of the Churchill family, offering visitors a unique insight into the life and times of this notable family.

Churchill's Shipbuilding Legacy

The Churchill family owned Hantsport's largest shipbuilding company, which constructed some of the largest ships in Nova Scotia. Among these was the barque Hamburg, the largest three-masted sailing barque ever built in Canada. Visitors to the Churchill House can learn about this impressive shipbuilding history and the significant contributions the Churchill family made to the industry.

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Churchill House
6 Main St
NS B0P 1P0 Hantsport

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6 Main St, Hantsport

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