The next ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 10th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Kinnon Beaton – Fiddle Betty Beaton – Piano Michelle Greenwell – Dance The Boys from the Hood (Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis & Gerard Walker) – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3… (more…)
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July 3rd, 2014 Ceilidh, Panel Unveiling & Book Launch
The Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 3rd. We had a big crowd in attendance (including a few Downton Abbey Tea ladies!) and they were treated to a fine show! Maggie Beaton was our fiddler and she was accompanied by Cathy Hawley on piano – lots of great tunes! We were also fortunate to have the… (more…)
First Ceilidh of 2014!
The first ceilidh of our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 3rd at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Maggie Beaton – Fiddle Cathy Hawley – Piano Marie Aucoin – Vocals Bill MacDonald – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light refreshments will be served following… (more…)
Chestico Museum Publishes Book!
The Chestico Museum has published Safe Harbour: A Brief History of Port Hood, Nova Scotia. The book is an 80 page richly illustrated history of the village/town of Port Hood from its establishment to the present day. It is made up of four sections: Pioneer Phase 1700-1850, Heyday Period 1850-1910, The Modern Century 1910 – Present and Port Hood Island.… (more…)
Celtic Colours 2014
The 2014 Celtic Colours lineup has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events. On Tuesday, October 14 at 2 PM, a Kitchen Ceilidh celebrating families and friends will be held at the museum. This afternoon of stories and tea, will feature local tales of family life in Port Hood as well as interesting… (more…)
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