Tag Archives: Cathy Gillies

Heritage Cookery Demonstration – August 11, 2023

A Heritage Cookery demonstration will be held at the Chestico Museum on Friday, August 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. It will be presented by Mary Janet MacDonald of Tunes & Wooden Spoons and Cathy Gillies & Susan Mallette of the Chestico Museum. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15. Limited availability. Contact the Chestico Museum (902) 787-2244 for more information.

Twilight Tales Walking Tours

The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer Twilight Tales walking tours of Port Hood. Chestico Museum guides in historic costume (John & Cathy Gillies) will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events and sights of Port Hood’s past. Hear tales of the sea, phantom ships, amazing rescues and ghostly encounters. For those who have… (more…)

Heritage Cooking Demonstration

A Heritage Cookery demonstration will be held at the Chestico Museum on Wednesday, July 12th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. It will be presented by Mary Janet MacDonald of Tunes & Wooden Spoons and Cathy Gillies & Susan Mallette of the Chestico Museum. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15. Limited availability. Contact the Chestico Museum (902) 787-2244 for… (more…)

Starting the Genealogical Journey

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…)

2019 Yesteryear Walking Tours

The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer three different options for walking tours of Port Hood and Port Hood Island this summer. Chestico Museum guides in historic costume (John & Cathy Gillies) will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events and sights of Port Hood’s past. The tours offered are: Twilight Tales – Stories… (more…)

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