Category Archives: Events

Wally Ellison Book Signing

The Chestico Museum is pleased to announce we will be hosting a book signing for Wally Ellison’s new book Waterfalls, Cape Breton’s Hidden Treasures on Thursday, June 20th at 7 PM. The evening will include a 30 minute slideshow presentation on Cape Breton waterfalls as well as musical entertainment by Wally (pipes), Patrick Lamey (guitar), Brandi McCarthy (fiddle) and Kolten… (more…)

Next Event: Port Hood in the 1940’s Slideshow

As part of Chestico Days, the Chestico Museum will present a slideshow that will look back at Port Hood in the 1940’s. The people, places and events of this time period will be featured. The slideshow will take place on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM at the museum. Admission is $5/person. Tea and refreshments will be served following… (more…)

Her Wake – July 12, 2012

The Chestico Museum was pleased to present the award winning play “Her Wake” on July 12th. Cindy O’Neill and Diane Mouland portrayed Cassie and Martha – two women who attend the wake of one of their friends.  They add a “special sugar” to their tea as they comment on the poor dear departed and all who happen to be there… (more…)

Flea Market – July 14, 2012

The Chestico Museum will gratefully accept items for their annual summer flea market. It will be held at the Al MacInnis Sports Centre, this weekend in conjunction with the Port Hood Lobster Picnic. Books, household items, sports equipment, tools, decorations …or just items for which you want to find a new home will be happily accepted. Pick up can be… (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…)