The Chestico Museum and Historical Society is pleased to honour Sadie and Edgar Spears as this year’s Chestico Couple. Sadie was born in Rockingham, Nova Scotia to Evelyn (Lynch) and John Angus MacLean. When Sadie was just a young girl her family moved back to the MacLean family home in Mabou Harbour. Edgar grew up in Port Hood. He is the son of… (more…)
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Next Ceilidh: August 4, 2016
The fifth ceilidh of our 2016 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, August 4th at 7 PM at the museum. For this special Chestico Days week ceilidh our entertainment will be: Stephanie MacDonald – Fiddle Frances MacEachen – Gaelic Vocals The Campbell Sisters (Mairinn , Eilidh and Seonaid) – Fiddle, Vocals, Guitar and Piano Amanda MacDonald – Step Dance Kati vanZutphen – Guitar & Vocals Admission… (more…)
July 28, 2016 Ceilidh
The fourth ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2016 summer ceilidh series was held on July 28th. Our previously announced fiddler and accompanist were unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. John Donald Cameron and Cathy Hawley graciously agreed to take their place and they played to a most appreciative crowd! We were also pleased to welcome The Boys from… (more…)
Next Ceilidh: July 28, 2016
The fourth ceilidh of our 2016 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 28 at 7 PM at the museum. This week our entertainment will be: Hailee Lefort – Fiddle Siobhan Beaton – Guitar The Boys from the Hood (Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis & Gerard Walker) – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. Hope to… (more…)
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