July 14th, 2011 Ceilidh

The second ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2011 summer ceilidh series was held on July 14th. We were excited to have Kinnon and Betty Lou as our fiddler and piano player. They were certainly enjoyed by all! Stanley MacNeil played the harmonica and was accompanied by Bill MacDonald on guitar. Stanley also showed off his step dancing ability, walzed with Marie  Aucoin and… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: July 14, 2011

The second ceilidh in our 2011 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 14th at 7 PM at the museum. This week will feature: Kinnon & Betty Lou Beaton – Fiddle and Piano Marie Aucoin – Vocals Bill MacDonald – Guitar Stanley MacNeil – Harmonica Hughie MacDonald – Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and… (more…)

July 7th, 2011 Ceilidh

The Chestico Museum’s 2011 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 7th! We had a great line up of talent with Wendy MacIsaac on fiddle, accompanied by Cathy Hawley on piano, Hughie John Beaton on guitar and vocals and KC Beaton performed some Gaelic songs while her daughter Siobhan step danced to some of Wendy’s tunes. We had the largest crowd we have… (more…)

First Ceilidh of 2011!

The first ceilidh of our 2011 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 7th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Wendy MacIsaac & Guest – Fiddle Hughie John Beaton – Guitar & Vocals KC Beaton – Vocals Siobhan Beaton – Stepdance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will… (more…)

2012 Calendars Now Available!

The Chestico Museum 2012 calendars are now available at the museum.  This year, our calendar is dedicated to Port Hood’s mining history. The calendars cost $12 each and can be purchased at the museum. If you wish to have a calendar mailed to you, postage and handling is $4 for Canadian orders and $5.00 for American orders.  To order by… (more…)