Lordly House Museum
Lordly Park
Record #:
MDC0170
Last Modified:
06 Dec 2019
Last Full Update:
06 Oct 2016
Location
Located In | Chester |
Where To Find Us | 133 Central St, PO Box 628 Chester, NS Canada B0J 1J0 |
Areas Served | Municipality of the District of Chester |
Contact
Social Media | |
Website | chester-municipal-heritage-society.ca |
lordlyhouse@ns.gmail.com | |
Phone | 902-275-3826 |
Contact | Carol Nauss, Chairperson, Chester Heritage Society; Phone: 902-275-3842 * 902-275-3826 * 902-277-0218; Email: canauss@gmail.com |
Alternate Contact | Vicki Levy, Secretary; Phone: 902-277-0218 * 902-275-3826; Email: vickiheritage1806@gmail.com |
Mailing Address | c/o Chester Municipal Heritage Society Box 628 133 Central St Chester, NS B0J 1J0 |
Description & Services
Information | Lordly House Museum Built, circa 1806, by Capt. McCurdy, who was later lost at sea, Evergreen Hall, as the house was originally known, became the home of Charles Inglis Lordly and his wife Margaret McCurdy. It is a fine example of Georgian architecture with two parlors, kitchen, dining room, six bedrooms and six fireplaces. A servants’ staircase leads from the dining area to the second floor. Leather straps are still attached to the stairwell, used to assist one of the ladies when ascending the stairs. Lordly Park Lordly Park is available for use throughout the year. Plan your wedding for the area, we can even provide electricity. The playground offers a safe area for younger children. Places to sit and read, a wet land viewing area. |