The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer walking tours of Port Hood this summer. Chestico Museum guides in historic costume (John & Cathy Gillies) 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: Tuesday, July 17 Tuesday, July 24 Tuesday,… (more…)
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Next Ceilidh: July 12, 2018
The second ceilidh of our 2018 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 12th at 7 PM at the museum. This week our ceilidh will feature: Elizabeth MacInnis – Fiddle Sarah MacInnis – Piano & Vocals The Boys from the Hood (Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis & Gerard Walker) – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5. Tea and light refreshments will… (more…)
First Ceilidh of 2018!
The first ceilidh of our 2018 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 5th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Stephanie MacDonald – Fiddle Pius MacIsaac – Guitar Hughie John Beaton – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. We look forward to seeing you at… (more…)
Talk by Dr. Heather Sparling on the “Canary in the Mine” Exhibit
The Chestico Museum is pleased to host a talk by Dr. Heather Sparling, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology / Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (Musical Traditions) at Cape Breton University on Tuesday, August 28th at 7 PM. Dr. Sparling’s talk will be about the “Canary in the Mine: Nova Scotia Mining Disasters and Song” exhibit which is available for viewing at the… (more…)
Celtic Colours 2018
The 2018 Celtic Colours line up has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events during the Festival. On Tuesday, October 9th at 2 PM, a Storytelling Session entitled Boat Tour, Tales and Tea on Port Hood Island will be held at Jubilee United Church on Port Hood Island. This guided tour will take… (more…)
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