Category Archives: chestico days

Call to the Dance!

Since 1984, the Chestico Museum has been involved with the Chestico Days Dancing Festival.  The 27th edition of this event will be held in beautiful Port Hood, Cape Breton Island on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 1:00 pm.  The Chestico Days Organizing Committee is currently searching for dancers to participate in this festival.  If you have performed in the past, we… (more…)

Chestico Days Step Dancing Festival

The 26th annual Chestico Days Step Dancing Festival was held on Saturday, August 1st in Port Hood.  The emcee for the event was Bob MacEachern and music was supplied by Kinnon and Betty Beaton.  A number of our young dancers and musicians displayed their talent to an appreciative audience. During the course of the event, Bob MacEachern presented Bruce Beaton… (more…)

2009 Chestico Couple

This year, the Chestico Museum & Historical Society was pleased to honour Anne and Jackie MacDonald as our Chestico Couple. Anne grew up in Harbourview. She was the third of ten children born to Sadie (MacIsaac) and Hughie MacInnis. After attending St. Peter’s Convent School and Port Hood Academy, Anne went on to graduate from the Provincial Normal College in… (more…)

Next Event – Slideshow Presentation

On Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 PM, the Chestico Museum will present a narrated slideshow entitled,  Port Hood: A Journey Back. The slideshow will feature commentary and photographs relating to Port Hood’s rich history. Admission is $5 for adults – children are admitted free.  Tea and refreshments will be served following the slideshow. We look forward to seeing you at… (more…)