Located in the heritage home (c. 1838) of Robert Barry Dickey, Father of Confederation, the Cumberland County Museum and Archives focuses on the industrial and social history of Cumberland County. Our exhibits highlight the history of Cumberland County beginning with early Aboriginal settlements right through to the early twentieth century. The museum also houses an extensive archives, a collection of genealogical material, a fine art collection by Cumberland County artists, which is surrounded by beautiful gardens. CCMA offers programs, exhibits, field trips, speakers, special events, workshops, meeting space and a gift shop with locally made products and books. more... See more text