Tag Archives: Chestico Museum

Chestico Tartan Blanket Winner!

The winner of the Chestico Tartan Blanket was drawn at the Historical Society’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 21. Our treasuer, Diana Hawley made the draw and this year’s lucky winner was Lorraine MacDonald of Port Hood.  Lorraine is a member of the Historical Society and was thrilled to receive the blanket!  In the photo on the left, you can see… (more…)

Next Event – WWII Slideshow

On Thursday, September 3rd at 7:30 PM, the Chestico Museum will present a narrated slideshow featuring WWII veterans from Port Hood. Admission is $5 for adults – children are admitted free.  Tea and refreshments will be served following the slideshow. We look forward to seeing you at the museum as we honour our veterans!

Chestico Days Step Dancing Festival

The 26th annual Chestico Days Step Dancing Festival was held on Saturday, August 1st in Port Hood.  The emcee for the event was Bob MacEachern and music was supplied by Kinnon and Betty Beaton.  A number of our young dancers and musicians displayed their talent to an appreciative audience. During the course of the event, Bob MacEachern presented Bruce Beaton… (more…)

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Chestico Museum and Historical Society was held on Monday, April 20 at the Chestico Museum. An overview of the previous year’s activities was presented from the minutes of the 2008 AGM.  A very busy year indeed with the completion of a one year Job Creation Project with Service Canada in June which saw our… (more…)