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hector settlers history timeline
May 1773: A ship called Hector leaves Scotland with 189 people on board. They want to start a new life in Nova Scotia, Canada, because life in Scotland was tough and there wasn’t enough land for everyone. -
the hector settlers history timeline
After a long and hard trip that takes almost four months, the Hector finally arrives in Nova Scotia, at a place called Pictou Harbour. The settlers are happy to finally get off the ship and begin their new lives. -
hector settlers history
The settlers start growing crops and building a community. Even though it’s tough, they don’t give up and begin to make it their home. -
starting a new life
The settlers arrive in Pictou. It’s a small place, but they begin to build houses and farms. It’s not easy because the weather is cold, and they don’t have everything they need, but they keep working hard. -
in winter
In 1860, a memorial is built in Pictou to remember the Hector settlers and their long journey. It’s a way to honor how brave and strong they were when they came to Nova Scotia. -
more people arrive...
Early 1780s: More Scottish families start to come to Nova Scotia, and many of them settle in Pictou. This helps the town grow, and the new settlers bring more skills and ideas to make life a little easier. -
hector settlers (growing communities)
Over the next few decades, the people from the Hector and their children grow into a strong Scottish community in Nova Scotia. They make Pictou and the area known for its Scottish culture. -
Scottish Traditions
By now many of the children and grandchildren of the original settlers are grown up. They start to make the town more Scottish, with more Scottish traditions like music, food, and celebrations that everyone can enjoy. -
hector memorial
In 1860, a memorial is built in Pictou to remember the Hector settlers and their long journey. It’s a way to honor how brave and strong they were when they came to Nova Scotia. -
Remembering the Hector Settlers
As time goes on, the descendants of the Hector settlers keep remembering their ancestors. People in Pictou celebrate their Scottish history with festivals, parades, and events to honor what the settlers did and how they built the town.