The museum is located on some 60 acres of the original 800-acre grant given to Captain William Ross, who was dispatched by the Earl of Dalhousie in 1816, along with 172 disbanded soldiers, to establish a settlement.

Five generations of the Ross family lived and worked on the farm between 1816 and 1970, when the New Ross District Museum Society purchased the property.

In addition to offering a glimpse of what rural life was like over a century ago, every member of the family is sure to enjoy the special theme days, which include sleigh or wagon ride events and historical teas. The museum’s on-site collection of artifacts numbers more than 3,000 total pieces.

From May 1 through October 31, the museum is open every day of the week and, during the off-season, it is open from Wednesday to Sunday.

Local historian Eric Croft offers Lunenburg Walking Tours — leisurely, fact-filled strolls exploring the well-known and lesser-known aspects of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site.

The race is hosted each year by the Bluenose Striders Running Club, a local organization for dedicated runners from Lunenburg and Queens counties, in honour of Mr. Corkum, who, in his youth, ran the Boston Marathon on a handful of occasions.

Mr. Corkum remained very active in Lunenburg-area athletics for many years, and his efforts included time spent working for the Town of Lunenburg at the arena.

This year’s race is slated to begin at 9 a.m. at Lunenburg High School.

It is run on a single-loop course and features two hills and the serene sights of Lunenburg’s beautiful architecture and seaside breezes.