Chestico Place

Do you have Nova Scotia roots?

Would you like to win a trip to Nova Scotia?

If so, you will be interested in the Council of Nova Scotia Archives “Discover Your Nova Scotia Roots” contest!

All you need to do is enter your family name and say why you believe you have Nova Scotia Roots.

The grand prize includes a trip for 2 to Nova Scotia, 5 nights’ accomodation and 6 day car rental and a private session with Nova Scotia genealogist Terry Punch.

For more information or to enter the contest, vist the contest page.

The contest closing date is November 30, 2010.

Good Luck!

On Tuesday, October 12th the Chestico Museum hosted Storytelling and Afternoon Tea at the museum.  The event was part of Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences series.

We were very fortunate to have three very talented local storytellers on hand for the afternoon. First up was well known Cape Breton stepdancer, Mary Janet MacDonald who movingly told the story of “Momma” – Maggie Ann Beaton – the woman who raised her.  Accompanied by Dawn Beaton, Maggie Ann’s granddaughter, Mary Janet performed a song she wrote about Momma. She even gave us a few steps at the end!

Next we heard from local historian and active Historical Society member, John Gillies, who regaled us with tales of the women of Port Hood Island.

Barbara Cameron Gillis, who grew up on Port Hood Island, rounded out the session with her stories of life on Port Hood Island. Barbara also performed a beautiful song she wrote about her life on the Island.

Chestico Museum and Historical Society President, Anne Beaton, was our host and did a wonderful job of introducing our storytellers. She also announced this year’s winner of the Chestico Tartan Blanket – Hugh Beaton of Pictou. Hugh’s mother was a native of Port Hood.

We had a large crowd in attendance who certainly enjoyed the afternoon!

You can view some photos of the day on our Facebook page.

As part of Celtic Colours, the Chestico Museum will host a Storytelling and Afternoon Tea on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 2:00 until 3:30 PM.

Our storytellers will be local historian John Gillies, Barbara Cameron Gillis who grew up on Port Hood Island and well known stepdancer, Mary Janet MacDonald. Their stories will feature women of Port Hood and Port Hood Island.

The cost is $10 and tea and oatcakes will be served.

Hope to see you there!