Melanson Settlement National Historic Site
| Melanson Settlement National Historic Site of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Native name Lieu historique national de l'Établissement-Melanson (French) | |
 Melanson Settlement National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Coordinates | 44°43′10″N 65°35′46″W / 44.7195°N 65.5960°W |
| Built | 1605–1755 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
  Location of Melanson Settlement National Historic Site of Canada in Nova Scotia | |
| Official name | Melanson Settlement National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1987-03-30 |
Melanson Settlement National Historic Site (originally settled 1605–1755) is a National Historic Site located on the north bank of the Annapolis Basin. This open archeological site with walking paths is the location of a former Acadian settlement prior to deportation.[1]
History
[edit]The Melanson Settlement showcases an Acadian community of the 17th and 18th century. The Acadians settled along the Annapolis River used a method of dykes and cultivation that was unique in North America.[1]
The settlement was established by Charles Melanson and Marie Dugas following their marriage in 1664 and occupied by four generations before the 1755 Acadian deportation.[2]
See also
[edit]- Port-Royal National Historic Site
- History of Nova Scotia
- History of Acadia
- List of National Historic Sites of Canada
- List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Nova Scotia
References
[edit]- ^ a b Parks Canada Agency, Government of Canada (2023-05-31). "Melanson Settlement National Historic Site". parks.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ "Melanson Settlement National Historic Site". Sentier Acadie historique. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
