Farmers' Bank of Rustico Museum & 1772 Acadian Log House

Dates of Operation: June 20 - September 30, 2023

Location 2188 Church Rd, Rte 243 off Rte 6

Contact [email protected] 902-963-3168 (T)

Farmers' Bank of Rustico Museum & 1772 Acadian Log House

Amenities & Accreditations

Partially Accessible

Non-smoking

Cyclists Welcome

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi

Open Off-Season

Bilingual service - 24 hours

About this Property

The Farmers' Bank of Rustico, a National Historic Site, operated from 1864 to 1894 as the first people's bank and is credited with being "the precursor of the credit union movement in North America". The museum describes the settlement of the community by the Acadians and the establishment of the bank by Father Georges-Antoine Belcourt, and Genealogical Centre of Rustico Acadian families. The Doucet House (c. 1772) Acadian log house offers interpretive programs. Off-season visits by groups can be arranged by appointment, 902-963-2997.

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