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 About
the first settlers of Douglas Township
The 2nd Battalion was raised in the Maritimes, New York
and the Carolinas. It was placed under the command of the
Gaelic speaking Major John Small of Perthshire who had
formerly served in the 42nd Regiment (Black Watch). The 2nd
Battalion of the 84th was made up of veterans of the 42nd,
77th and 78th Highlanders who had settled in America after
the Seven Years (French and Indian) War. It was also
composed of American Loyalists and recent Immigrants.
Following the end of the hostilities in 1783, the 2nd Battalion was disbanded
at Windsor, Nova Scotia, on October 10th, 1783. Major Small was given the
Township of Douglas in Hants County for his men, although some chose to settle
elsewhere, chiefly in Pictou, Halifax, and Colchester Counties, as well as along
the South Shore.
84th Regiment in 2010...
April 30 - May 2 -
Saltscapes
Expo - Exhibition Park, Halifax
June 25, 26, 27 - Annual
Homecoming Festival, Kennetcook
July 2 to 4 -
Privateer Days, Yarmouth
Today East Hants is a busy area
offering countless tourism attractions & events including: art galleries,
antiques, museums, eco-tourism, festivals, demonstrations, historic
re-enactments, home tours, agri-tourism,
 concerts, parades, great local food and
more! Browse the
community calendar for dates &
details plus selected photos from past events...
Get connected...
So much to see & do in East Hants this year! Take a virtual tour around
our county and click wherever you see the mouse pointer change to a hand to
learn more about galleries, festivals, heritage events and more!
info@douglastownship.com
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