Category Archives: Events

Port Hood & Port Hood Island Walking Tours

The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer walking tours of Port Hood and Port Hood Island this summer. Chestico Museum guides in historic costume will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events, sights and architecture of Port Hood’s past. The Port Hood Walking Tour is offered on: Monday, July 6 Wednesday, July 8 Monday,… (more…)

June 15th Newsmaker Brandon MacKenzie

Our Newsmaker Series continued Monday June 15 with a very special young man. Ten year old Brandon MacKenzie was diagnosed with a brain tumour in March and has undergone 28 radiation treatments in Halifax. Brandon’s mother, Heather spoke eloquently of the family’s journey – from initial diagnosis through his radiation treatments. All the while Brandon’s upbeat and positive attitude has been… (more…)

June 11th Newsmaker Debbie MacDonald

The Chestico Museum’s Newsmaker series kicked off on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with MasterChef Canada Season 2 Top 16 finalist Debbie MacDonald. Debbie spoke of her passion for cooking, her decision to apply for the MasterChef Canada program and the whirlwind adventure she has been on since that application proved successful. Although working full time, Debbie still finds time to… (more…)

2015 Downton Abbey Tea

The Chestico Tea Ladies will host another Downton Abbey Tea at Hillcrest Hall on Sunday, July 5th at 2 pm. Last year’s event was successful and we hope to have another fashion show of historic ‘Downton Abbey’ style clothing. Ladies are encouraged to come dressed for the occasion in their finest styles. Prizes will be awarded to the best hats and… (more…)

Port Hood Newsmakers at the Chestico Museum

During the past year a number of Port Hood people have been newsmakers in the provincial papers, National Geographic magazine and on national television. The Chestico Museum will sponsor a series of Ceilidh evenings in June to hear the behind the scenes story from three of these newsmakers. There will be an opportunity to question following each presentation. June 11… (more…)