Nova Scotia’s Halftime 50-50 Draw

Join Nova Scotia’s Halftime 50-50 Draw for your weekly chance to win big, while supporting our province’s rich heritage! What’s the Halftime 50-50 Draw?It’s simple! Buy a ticket for your chance to win half the jackpot, while the other half goes toward celebrating and preserving Nova Scotia’s heritage. It’s a win-win for you and our community! You choose where proceeds… (more…)

Summer 2024 Ceilidh Schedule

Join us for a ceilidh at the Chestico Museum at 7 PM every Thursday in July and August. Admission is $10 and tea will be served. Schedule: July 4: John Donald Cameron, Gordon MacLean, Francis MacDonald July 11: Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finlay MacDougall, Peter MacKenize July 18: Stephanie MacDonald, Neil McDaniel, Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis July 25: Kinnon Beaton,… (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 Wednesday. July 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. It will… (more…)

Twilight Tales Walking Tours 2024

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. This year the tours… (more…)

Celtic Colours 2024

The 2024 Celtic Colours line up has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to be hosting three events during the Festival. On Friday, October 11th the museum will host Lifting Spirits and Feet with Celtic Music at 1 PM. Join us for an afternoon of discovery as Michelle Greenwell shares the traditions of our music and dance. Michelle Greenwell will… (more…)

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