Eigg Homecoming

For those of you with ancestors from the Isle of Eigg – one of the “Small Isles” off the west coast of Scotland – there is a special Homecoming from September 14th to 19th in conjunction with Scotland’s Homecoming 2009.  Many of Inverness County’s residents have roots on the Isle of Eigg – MacDonalds, Macleans, MacIsaacs, all Clanranald people –… (more…)

Next Ceilidh – August 6th

The Chestico Museum summer ceilidh series continues on Thursday, August 6th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Shelley Campbell – Fiddle Ryan MacNeil – Pipes & Whistle KC Beaton – Gaelic & Folk Vocals Marissa MacNeil – Guitar & Vocals Siobhan Beaton – Step Dancing Admission is $5 and tea and light refreshments will be… (more…)

2009 Chestico Couple

This year, the Chestico Museum & Historical Society was pleased to honour Anne and Jackie MacDonald as our Chestico Couple. Anne grew up in Harbourview. She was the third of ten children born to Sadie (MacIsaac) and Hughie MacInnis. After attending St. Peter’s Convent School and Port Hood Academy, Anne went on to graduate from the Provincial Normal College in… (more…)

Next Event – Slideshow Presentation

On Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 PM, the Chestico Museum will present a narrated slideshow entitled,  Port Hood: A Journey Back. The slideshow will feature commentary and photographs relating to Port Hood’s rich history. Admission is $5 for adults – children are admitted free.  Tea and refreshments will be served following the slideshow. We look forward to seeing you at… (more…)

July 23rd Ceilidh

The fourth ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s summer ceilidh series was held at the museum on July 23rd.  This week we featured a night of singing.  On guitar and vocals were Edgar Cormier & Sandy Gillis and also on guitar and vocals were Andrea Currie & Rick Minnikin. As well, we had a special treat in the form of Frances MacEachen.  She… (more…)

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