Perkins House, built in 1766, offers a glimpse of life in Liverpool as it was lived in Simeon Perkins’ day, when the harbour teemed with schooners, sailors, and privateers. In its time, Simeon Perkins’ property—now Perkins House Museum—was a bustling centre of international shipping and trade. Step inside the grand old house and explore the grounds of this colonial treasure. Perhaps best known for the detailed diary he kept, Simeon Perkins provided a faithful record of his life and times from 1766 to 1812. Our costumed Heritage Interpreters await you. Perkins House is a provincial museum and part of the Nova Scotia Museum family of 28 museums.