The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer guided tours of Port Hood cemeteries this summer. Hear stories of Port Hood’s past by visiting the gravesites of some of Port Hood’s past citizens. John and Cathy Gillies will recount stories of the early pioneers, tragic losses at sea, shipwrecks, mining accidents and other events that affected the people… (more…)
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Next Ceilidh: July 13, 2017
The second ceilidh of our 2017 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 13th at 7 PM at the museum. Our ceilidh this week will feature: Joe MacMaster – Fiddle Machaela Osowski – Piano Marie Aucoin – Vocals Bill MacDonald – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. Hope to see… (more…)
First Ceilidh of 2017!
The first ceilidh of our 2017 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 6th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: John Donald Cameron – Fiddle Pius MacIsaac – Guitar Boys from the Hood – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show. We look forward to seeing… (more…)
Celtic Colours 2017
The 2017 Celtic Colours line up has been announced! The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events during the Festival. On Tuesday, October 10th at 2 PM, a Storytelling Session entitled Rum Running and Moonshine will be held at the museum. Our storytellers will share tales dealing with rum running, moonshining, prohibition and bootlegging in our… (more…)
2017 Village Walking Tours
The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer walking tours of Port Hood this summer. Chestico Museum guides in historic costume (John & Cathy Gillies) will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events, sights and architecture of Port Hood’s past. In addition to telling stories of Port Hood’s history, John and Cathy will focus on… (more…)
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