GCT1TC A Walk Down Memory Lane (Traditional Cache) in Nova Scotia, Canada created by Tucats

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Hidden : 2/3/2006

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Parking is available near the Fultz House Gift Shop on Memory Lane. The nature trails are well cared for but do not receive regular winter maintenance. Caution - All buildings are security alarmed, so please don't tamper with any doors etc.

The cache is hidden from view but should be relatively easy to find. The Museum staff know it's there, however your biggest problem in the summer may be with the muggles

A Walk Down Memory Lane

The Fultz House Museum is home to many artifacts and photos that depict community life in Sackville from the 1860's. On site are the Fultz House, the Grace Cooperage c.1900, and a replica 1800's blacksmith shop. Lovely lawns, nature trails and beautiful gardens, surround this busy corner property in Sackville, Nova Scotia. It is a favorite spot for wedding pictures in the summer time. The general store houses a gift shop where you will find many interesting handmade crafts.

HISTORY - The community of Sackville NS was an important stop in the days of stagecoach travel. Two of Nova Scotia's early great roads divided here and took the passengers on to Windsor and Truro via the Old Sackville Road and the Cobiquid Road respectively. In 1858, Bennet Daniel Fultz bought land on the corner of these two great roads. He built a typical twenty by twenty house for himself and his wife Mary (Robinson) sometime between 1863 and 1865. What is now the Fultz House was often a social center and gathering place for the community, as well as the Fultz family. The Fultz family's association with the house came to an end in the late 1940's when the house was sold to the Baker family. At this time it underwent renovations, and the bay window and the arched front doorway were added to the house. By 1979 the property was owned by the provincial government and seeing a need to preserve this site as a historical landmark some of the local people formed a restoration society. In 1990, the Fultz House received its heritage designation and the Fultz Corner Restoration Society acquired the deed for the property. In 1988 a cooperage was raised on the property using materials removed board-by-board from the Grace property in Middle Sackville. More recently, in 1995 a replica of A.J. Smeltzer's blacksmith workshop was constructed and situated on the grounds. Today the museum buildings, the grounds and its enchanting trails, are looked after by a small but dedicated group of volunteers directed by the Fultz Corner Restoration Society. With such a vibrant and strong history behind the Fultz House in regards to both its location and its people, it is no wonder that the community of Sackville has fought to preserve the house as a symbol of their community. We can only thank them for such a wonderful place.

The museum is open from 1 July to 31 Aug 10:00am to 5:00pm daily and at other times by appointment. Admission is free (donations appreciated); Come join them for their Tuesday Teas. They run from July through September or you can visit them online at www.fultzhouse.ca

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Decryption Key

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