Scott Manor House
A Heritage Property, a Community Museum and a Heritage Resource Centre
Scott Manor House is a registered heritage property, that was built c. 1770 as the family home of Joseph and Margaret Scott, and was located beside Fort Sackville, at the head of Bedford Basin.
Today, it is home to the Fort Sackville Foundation.
Scott Manor House was one of the locations used for filming of the just-released TV series Washington Black. Come and see it in the flesh!
Admission to the house and museum is free; donations are very much appreciated. [see our hours of operation at the bottom of this page]
The Scott Manor House Museum
Discover Bedford’s History
Explore our collections of artifacts, photos, exhibits and other resources, and visit our Reading Room. Learn more about the community of Bedford, its people and heritage. Contact us for more information.
Our 2026 Summer Program is now Available
Our doors open on the 22nd of June, and we will welcome visitors until we close on the 28th of August.
The program is still being tweaked, but you can view it here, or on our Facebook page.
Tea Room
The Tea Room is now closed for the season, but will reopen for the summer on the 1st of July..
Our Tea Room is exclusively operated by our dedicated and most generous volunteers. All proceeds go to supporting the Museum. We welcome anyone who is interested in joining our other volunteers, whether individuals or a group, that would like to offer their support to our community efforts. Volunteer with us.
We remain proud to showcase Bedford’s oldest home, nestled on beautiful grounds, and just steps away from the site of the former Fort Sackville.
Our Latest Announcements – our last 3 posts
- Public Talk – 22 April 2026Nova Scotia 1713-1763 Conflicts, Treaties and Early Settlements Date: April 22, 2026 Time: 6:30-7:30 Location: Bedford Public Library This presentation by Len Canfield offers a glimpse into the complexities of early Nova Scotian history. Take a step back into Nova Scotia’s past. This talk explores the… Read more: Public Talk – 22 April 2026
- Registration for Palettes and Pigments 2026 is Now OpenThe document contains a link to use for registration.
- Some Words from our PresidentSpring 2026 Despite our long hard winter Scott Manor has held up well with no storm damage to the building or to our big beautiful Oak tree. But the weather has not been our big concern this past year, lack of volunteers and finances have been at… Read more: Some Words from our President