First Ceilidh of 2012!

The first ceilidh of our 2012 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 5th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Dara Smith MacDonald – Fiddle Adam Young – Piano Lynn Chisholm – Guitar & Vocals Mairinn, Eilidh & Seonaid Campbell – Dance & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and… (more…)

Celtic Colours 2012

The 2012 Celtic Colours lineup has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events. On Tuesday, October 9th at 2 PM, Storytelling & Afternoon Tea will be held at the museum. Once again, we will feature local storytellers and this year we will focus on stories about the fishing communities of Port Hood and… (more…)

Her Wake at the Chestico Museum

The award winning play Her Wake, featuring Cindy O’Neill and Diane Mouland, will be presented at the Chestico Museum on Thursday, July 12th at 7:30 pm. Her Wake is the story of two late-middle-aged women who attend the wake of one of their friends. They add the special sugar to their tea as they comment on the poor dear departed… (more…)

Student Employment Opportunity

The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for a summer student for the 2012 season. The position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2012. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organized and possess good communication skills. The ability to multi-task and organize events are key requirements. Knowledge of… (more…)

Celtic Colours at the Museum 2011

On Tuesday, October 11th, the Chestico Museum hosted Storytelling and Afternoon Tea at the museum.  The event was part of Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences series. John Gillies was our master of ceremonies for the afternoon and as usual did a fantastic job! Our first storyteller was Eileen MacDonald who came to Port Hood as an English War Bride following World… (more…)