As part of Chestico Days, the Chestico Museum will present a narrated slideshow on Port Hood and the First World War. There were 151 men and women with a Port Hood connection who enlisted. We highlight contributions they made to the war effort. The slideshow will take place on Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 PM at the museum. Admission is… (more…)
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June 25th Newsmaker Dennis Cameron
Our Newsmakers Series concluded on June 25th with Dennis Cameron as our guest. It was a wonderfully informative evening. Last Fall Dennis landed a tuna at Murphy’s Pond. He then traveled to Japan and followed the sale of that tuna at the main fish market in Tokyo. Dennis vividly described what goes on at a Japanese fish market. He was particularly impressed… (more…)
Port Hood & Port Hood Island Walking Tours
The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer walking tours of Port Hood and Port Hood Island this summer. Chestico Museum guides in historic costume will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events, sights and architecture of Port Hood’s past. The Port Hood Walking Tour is offered on: Monday, July 6 Wednesday, July 8 Monday,… (more…)
June 15th Newsmaker Brandon MacKenzie
Our Newsmaker Series continued Monday June 15 with a very special young man. Ten year old Brandon MacKenzie was diagnosed with a brain tumour in March and has undergone 28 radiation treatments in Halifax. Brandon’s mother, Heather spoke eloquently of the family’s journey – from initial diagnosis through his radiation treatments. All the while Brandon’s upbeat and positive attitude has been… (more…)
June 11th Newsmaker Debbie MacDonald
The Chestico Museum’s Newsmaker series kicked off on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with MasterChef Canada Season 2 Top 16 finalist Debbie MacDonald. Debbie spoke of her passion for cooking, her decision to apply for the MasterChef Canada program and the whirlwind adventure she has been on since that application proved successful. Although working full time, Debbie still finds time to… (more…)
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