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NS MUSEUM--MUSEUMS' DAY IN NOVA SCOTIA ----------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, July 13, has been proclaimed Museums' Day in Nova Scotia, by Premier John Savage and former Education and Culture Minister John MacEachern. "Nova Scotians are blessed with a rich heritage that is celebrated in museums across the province ... museums are an integral part of community life in Nova Scotia," and "museums want to welcome Nova Scotians and our visitors to their programs and events," they said. In making this proclamation, the premier and the minister urged Nova Scotians to "visit and support a museum in the province and become active participants in preserving and learning about their heritage." Museums, cultural centres and heritage sites in all parts of Nova Scotia have responded enthusiastically to the proclamation of Museums' Day. On Saturday, there will be special events marking the occasion in 51 centres across the province, so that Nova Scotians and visitors can celebrate Museums' Day wherever they are. "The museum and heritage community is very positive about this opportunity to celebrate their contribution to the life of the province," said Gary Hartlan, president of the Federation of Nova Scotian Heritage, "museums in communities across the entire province have come up with some really exciting programs and activities to mark the day." Joe O'Brien, Atlantic regional executive director for Canadian Heritage, says, "The eight Parks Canada sites in Nova Scotia are delighted to be a part of Museums Day. Our sites and museums in general make a major contribution to the life of Nova Scotia that is certainly worth marking." Candace Stevenson, executive director of the Nova Scotia Museum, said "This Saturday is going to be a very exciting day at museums and heritage sites all across the province. We hope that this will become an annual event and opportunity for Nova Scotians to celebrate their heritage wherever they live in Nova Scotia." -30- NOTE TO EDITORS: A list of events taking place throughout the province is available by calling 902-424-4492, 902-424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357. Contact: Joan Waldron 902-424-7398 trp July 10, 1996 - 9:45 a.m.