The Chestico Museum and Historical Society is pleased to honour Teresa and John vanZutphen as this year’s Chestico Couple. Teresa grew up in Colindale. She was one of 9 children born to Florence (MacDonald) and Patrick Morris. John was born in Holland to Elizabeth (van den Hoogen) and John van Zutphen. In 1951 the van Zutphen family made the decision to immigrate to… (more…)
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Next Event: Slideshow on Port Hood & WWI
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…)
July 23, 2015 Ceilidh
The fourth ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2015 summer ceilidh series was held on July 23rd. Wally Ellison was with us to launch his new publication, The Bras d’Or Lakes: Cape Breton’s Inland Sea. We were also happy that Wally brought along his pipes and played a few tunes. The very talented Broussard Family was with us as well and were… (more…)
Next Ceilidh: July 23, 2015
The fourth ceilidh of our 2015 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 23 at 7 PM at the museum. The evening will also feature the launch of Wally Ellison’s new book, The Bras d’Or Lakes : Cape Breton’s Inland Sea. This week we will feature: Wally Ellison – Bagpipes The Broussard Family – Fiddle & Dance Breagh Jenkins &… (more…)
July 16, 2015 Ceilidh
The third ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2015 summer ceilidh series was held on July 16th. Dara Smith MacDonald was our fiddler and did a fine job as always. Dara has played at all of our Thursday evening ceilidhs since they began in 2007! Dara brought Marcellin Chaisson along to accompany her on guitar. Lots of people were happy to see… (more…)
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