From 1809, the house was in the possession of the Reverend Cyrus Perkins, rector of St Luke's Church in Annapolis Royal.[4]
In 1816, the property was bought by Dr. George Henkell, who was the garrison surgeon in Annapolis Royal since 1796. The house stayed within the family for the next few decades.[4]
In 1877, it was sold to master mariner Benjamin Nickerson.[4]
In 1921, the house was purchased by Arthur W. Banks and remained with the family until 1983.[4]
In 1983, the current family obtained the property, who have been major advocates of its place in Acadian, Nova Scotian and Canadian history.[4]
Though designated a National historic Site in 2019, the private home was not officially plaqued until 2023 because of COVID-19. A dedication ceremony occurred on 19 August 2023.[5]
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