Pictou County Roots Society

08/05/2025

Proud to be part of this celebration!

08/04/2025

The Pictou Bee Press is thrilled to be part of history.

Here is a photograph of the participants in “a very successful first reunion” of the descendants of the illustrious Bard MacLean (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_mac_Ailein) at the Barney's River School Museum, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, in July 2025.

They are proudly wearing their Bard MacLean t-shirts designed by The Pictou Bee Press and produced by Maritime Swag of Pictou. The oldest person attending this event is 95 and the youngest 8 months. The attendees represent the fifth, sixth, and seventh generations of descendants of The Bard. The participants hope to make this an annual event, expanding connections to other known relatives.

Back Row (Left to Right): Simon Bannerman, Brent Bannerman, Blair Bannerman, and David Bannerman
Middle Row: Helen Bannerman, Tina Bannerman, Marta Bannerman Duncan, Rory Bannerman Duncan, Nova Bannerman, and Colene Williams
Front Row: Lindsay Mahar, Faith Mahar, Gary Mahar, Grace Bannerman, and Aaron Bannerman

This t-shirt commemorates the literary contributions of Iain mac Ailein / John MacLean (1787-1848), The Bard MacLean, who came from Tiree, Scotland, to Nova Scotia in 1819. This esteemed poet’s words, Cùm a’ Ghàidhlig suas ri d’ bheò (Keep Up the Gaelic as Long as You Live), resonate through space and time as a reminder that this beautiful language should be preserved and honoured.

Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia

07/24/2025

You are invited to a BOOK LAUNCH - “Still More Nova Scotians in Court, War and Peace” by Clyde Macdonald
at 2pm, Saturday August 9th, 2025 at the New Glasgow Library (Aberdeen Business Centre)

Proceeds from book sales go to MS Society of Canada

07/21/2025

The Pictou County Roots monthly meeting would fall on August 13th. So we are encouraging members to attend the book launch in lieu of our Monthly meeting for August

07/18/2025

Good morning, the PCRS is now located at the New Glasgow library temporary location (610 East River Rd) around the back.

Tips for visitors: please phone, email or message us re when you plan to visit so we can ensure a volunteer is present to assist you. Susan Parker, Heritage Clerk with the New Glasgow Library may also be available to find what you are looking for!

Thank you!
roots@parl.ns.ca

07/17/2025

Lynn MacLean has a book launch on Tuesday! See the details below!

You don't want to miss this exicitng book launch from local author Lynn MacLean! Tea and sweets will be provided, we hope to see you there!

07/14/2025

07/04/2025

The Tuesday Teas are back on for the summer at the Pictou County History Museum (formerly Carmichael-Stewart House Museum) on Temperance St in New Glasgow.
Always interesting talks and guests! And tasty sweets!

Make sure to come to the museum next Tuesday for conversation, tea, and sweets!

06/27/2025

The PCRS and NG library move to the new location is now complete!
We are located at 610 East River Road (go around to the back entrance). Look for the NG library sign.
We will re-open on Wednesday, July 2.
Hope you will stop by to see our new space, and to continue your genealogy research!

Lots of free parking!

We've Moved!

Library, and PARL Headquarters have moved to the (610 East River Road, Suite 100).

Our main entrance is at the back of the AberdeenCentre, from the laneway to the back parking lots, and is closest to Granville Street side.

We will reopen Wednesday July 2, 2025 at 10am!
Drop by and check out the new space! ... We've missed you!😊
And there's LOTS of FREE parking!! 😉

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06/20/2025

Lots of fun events planned for the Town of New Glasgow’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Mark your calendar for the launch of the
booklet “New Glasgow’s 45 Mayors: Leadership & Legacy of a Riverside Town” which will be held at the Mayor’s Tea on August 13 at 1pm at Carmichael-Stewart House Museum. This booklet was a
collaboration between the Pictou County Roots Society and the Town of NG, with contributions by local writers and historians. See you there!

03/30/2025

All are welcome to attend Beulah’s book launch on April 5 in River John!