Genealogy or ancestor-hunting has become one of the most popular and fastest growing hobbies worldwide today. Have you ever wanted to trace your family roots? This summer, the Chestico Museum is offering an informative genealogy workshop, Starting the Genealogical Journey. The workshop will be offered twice. The first offering is Friday, July 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. It will… (more…)
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Songwriting Circle & Reading
Join us at the Chestico Museum on Friday, July 7th at 10 AM as we host a children’s songwriting circle and reading with Jennifer Britton. Kids of all ages are invited to come sing with Jen, and write a tune to go along with her new book and song, “If You Could Be Anything”. Jennifer Britton is a Halifax-based author,… (more…)
Meet the Tea Artist
The Chestico Museum is pleased to add to its fundraising efforts the amazing teas created by The Cape Breton Tea Company. Join us for a special introduction to the tea blends with our event “Meet the Tea Artist” on Friday, June 30th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Bring your favorite teacup or mug with you and get ready for some… (more…)
Open House with the Tran Family
On Sunday, June 18th the Chestico Museum will hold a very special Open House from 7 PM until 9 PM. The museum will host ten members of the Tran family. The Trans fled Vietnam more than four decades ago and found refuge in Port Hood, sponsored by St. Peter’s & St. Stephen’s Helping Hands Refugee Outreach. The family called Port… (more…)
Historic Environment Scotland Speakers
The Chestico Museum & Historical Society in partnership with Dr. Karly Kehoe, Canada Research Chair in Atlantic Canada Communities at Saint Mary’s University, present: Two Guest Lecturers from Historic Environment Scotland Eve Boyle, Senior Heritage Engagement Officer, Historic Environment Scotland: Rural Settlement in Highland Scotland in the 18th and 19th Centuries: Improvement and Clearance Andrew Nicoll, Deputy Head of Archives,… (more…)
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