Join us at the Chestico Museum for Bidh Sinn a’ Seannachas – Gaelic & Cultural Workshops (all ages welcome). Monday workshops cost $15 and are July 10, 17 & 24 from 9:00 until 10:30 AM. Learn Gaelic phrases, explore Gaelic song, music & dance, engage with our local lore, discover Nova Scotia’s Gaelic geography and there will be stories! Tuesday… (more…)
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Twilight Tales Walking Tours
The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer Twilight Tales walking tours of Port Hood. Chestico Museum guides in historic costume (John & Cathy Gillies) will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events and sights of Port Hood’s past. Hear tales of the sea, phantom ships, amazing rescues and ghostly encounters. For those who have… (more…)
Heritage Cooking Demonstration
A Heritage Cookery demonstration will be held at the Chestico Museum on Wednesday, July 12th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. It will be presented by Mary Janet MacDonald of Tunes & Wooden Spoons and Cathy Gillies & Susan Mallette of the Chestico Museum. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15. Limited availability. Contact the Chestico Museum (902) 787-2244 for… (more…)
Starting the Genealogical Journey
Genealogy or ancestor-hunting has become one of the most popular and fastest growing hobbies worldwide today. Have you ever wanted to trace your family roots? This summer, the Chestico Museum is offering an informative genealogy workshop, Starting the Genealogical Journey. The workshop will be offered twice. The first offering is Friday, July 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. It will… (more…)
Songwriting Circle & Reading
Join us at the Chestico Museum on Friday, July 7th at 10 AM as we host a children’s songwriting circle and reading with Jennifer Britton. Kids of all ages are invited to come sing with Jen, and write a tune to go along with her new book and song, “If You Could Be Anything”. Jennifer Britton is a Halifax-based author,… (more…)
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