Cossit House Museum, Sydney
The Cossit House Museum stands as one of the oldest surviving residences in the city and potentially the entire island, tracing its origins back to 1787. Originally constructed for Reverend Ranna Cossit, Sydney鈥檚 first Anglican minister, this modest New England鈥憇tyle home offers visitors an authentic window into early colonial life.
Inside you鈥檒l be transported back to the late 18th century. The house鈥檚 architecture-wooden timber-frame atop a rubble-stone foundation, gable roof, and symmetrical six-over-six windows-is a classic example of neo鈥慶lassical Georgian style, preserved and restored to replicate its original setting between 1787 and 1800. The interior, featuring a central hallway layout and paneled walls, is furnished to reflect the daily life of the Cossit family during Reverend Cossit鈥檚 residence.
Guided by interpreters in period costume, visitors can experience history firsthand. The Museum brings the past alive through hands-on demonstrations-think churning butter, making lace or candles, stitching samplers, and even exploring a designated birthing room and charming attic space. The living history extends outdoors too, with a delightful 18th-century-style garden out back that invites guests to explore the more serene facets of colonial domestic life.
Cossit House is operated by the Nova Scotia Museum in partnership with the Old Sydney Society, with a seasonal schedule running generally from early June to mid-October.
Inside you鈥檒l be transported back to the late 18th century. The house鈥檚 architecture-wooden timber-frame atop a rubble-stone foundation, gable roof, and symmetrical six-over-six windows-is a classic example of neo鈥慶lassical Georgian style, preserved and restored to replicate its original setting between 1787 and 1800. The interior, featuring a central hallway layout and paneled walls, is furnished to reflect the daily life of the Cossit family during Reverend Cossit鈥檚 residence.
Guided by interpreters in period costume, visitors can experience history firsthand. The Museum brings the past alive through hands-on demonstrations-think churning butter, making lace or candles, stitching samplers, and even exploring a designated birthing room and charming attic space. The living history extends outdoors too, with a delightful 18th-century-style garden out back that invites guests to explore the more serene facets of colonial domestic life.
Cossit House is operated by the Nova Scotia Museum in partnership with the Old Sydney Society, with a seasonal schedule running generally from early June to mid-October.
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Sight Name: Cossit House Museum
Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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