Tag Archives: Anne Beaton

Celtic Colours at the Museum 2016

On Tuesday, October 11th, the Chestico Museum hosted a Celtic Tales & Colourful Yarns storytelling session at the museum. The event was part of Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences series. We were thrilled to welcome a large crowd – including some locals as well as guests from across Canada, the United States and even a group from Scotland. This year our… (more…)

Celtic Colours at the Museum 2015

On Tuesday, October 13th, the Chestico Museum hosted a Tasty Tales storytelling session at the museum. The event was part of Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences series. This year our theme was how food was prepared and preserved in an earlier time. We had three wonderful storytellers with us who generously gave of their time. Betty Watts was up first and… (more…)

Celtic Colours at the Museum 2014

On Tuesday, October 14th, the Chestico Museum hosted a Storytelling and Afternoon Tea at the museum. The event was part of Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences series. This year our theme was Family & Friends. We had four wonderful storytellers with us who generously gave of their time. Chestico Historical Society President Anne Beaton was our emcee and our first storyteller.… (more…)

Celtic Colours 2014 Storytelling

In conjunction with Celtic Colours , the Chestico Museum will host a Storytelling Session on Tuesday, October 14th from 2:00 until 3:30 PM. This afternoon of stories and tea, will feature local tales of family life in Port Hood as well as interesting characters from the past and events of note. Among our storytellers will be Anne Beaton who will share… (more…)

Celtic Colours at the Museum 2013

On Tuesday, October 15th, the Chestico Museum hosted Storytelling and Afternoon Tea at the museum. The event was part of Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences series. This year our theme was centered on anniversaries. 2013 marked the 300th anniversary of the founding of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) and its capital, Louisbourg. Sandstone from quarries on Port Hood & Henry Islands… (more…)

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