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…)
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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…)
Celtic Colours 2011
The 2011 Celtic Colours lineup has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events. On Tuesday, October 11th at 2 PM, Storytelling & Afternoon Tea will be held at the museum. Once again, we will feature local storytellers, including Eileen MacDonald and Anne (MacEachen) Beaton. Eileen will speak on coming to Port Hood as an… (more…)
Miners Memorial Weekend – July 2011
The Chestico Museum and Historical Society has organized a weekend of activities to honour coal miners and our coal mining history. Port Hood is celebrating the 225th anniversary of its founding in 2011, and coal mining has been vital to our history. Weekend events will run from July 21 to July 24. Schedule of Events: Thursday, July 21: Coal Miners… (more…)
Nova Scotia Roots Contest
Do you have Nova Scotia roots? Would you like to win a trip to Nova Scotia? If so, you will be interested in the Council of Nova Scotia Archives “Discover Your Nova Scotia Roots” contest! All you need to do is enter your family name and say why you believe you have Nova Scotia Roots. The grand prize includes a… (more…)
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