Next Ceilidh: July 15, 2010

The second ceilidh in our summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 15th at 7 PM at the museum in Port Hood. This week we will feature: Marie Aucoin – Vocals Bill MacDonald – Guitar Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. We hope you will join us for what promises… (more…)

July 8th, 2010 Ceilidh

The Chestico Museum’s 2010 summer ceilidh series got off to a rousing start on July 8th! We had a great line up of talent with Dara Smith on fiddle, accompanied by Marcellin Chiasson on guitar and mandolin and Lynn Chisholm on guitar and vocals. This talented group also came together for a few numbers! We had an appreciative audience on hand… (more…)

2011 Calendars Now Available!

The Chestico Museum 2011 calendars are now available at the museum.  This year, our calendar features men and women from the Chestico area who enlisted in World War I. The three WWI war brides who married Port Hood men are also included. The calendars cost $12 each and can be purchased at the museum. If you wish to have a… (more…)

First Ceilidh of 2010!

The first ceilidh of our summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 8th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Dara Smith – Fiddle Marcellin Chiasson – Guitar Lynn Chisholm – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. We look forward… (more…)

Celtic Colours 2010

The 2010 Celtic Colours lineup has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events. On Tuesday, October 12th at 2 PM, Storytelling & Afternoon Tea will be held at the museum.  Local storytellers Barbara Cameron, John Gillies and guests will tell stories featuring women of Port Hood and Port Hood Island. Tea and oatcakes will be… (more…)