Join us for a ceilidh at the Chestico Museum at 7 PM every Thursday in July and August. Admission is $5 and tea will be served. Schedule:July 6th – John Donald Cameron, Gordon MacLean, Barbara Cameron July 13th – Joe MacMaster, Cathy Hawley, Boys from the Hood July 20th – Cameron Chisholm, Mary Graham, Lauchie Beaton July 27th – Stephanie… (more…)
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Songwriting Circle & Reading
Join us at the Chestico Museum on Friday, July 7th at 10 AM as we host a children’s songwriting circle and reading with Jennifer Britton. Kids of all ages are invited to come sing with Jen, and write a tune to go along with her new book and song, “If You Could Be Anything”. Jennifer Britton is a Halifax-based author,… (more…)
Student Employment Opportunities 2023
The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for summer students for the 2023 season. The ideal candidates will excel at public speaking and engaging with members of the public, possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills and will be efficient and well organized. The ability to multi-task and strong IT skills are key requirements. Knowledge of local history is an asset.… (more…)
2022 Calendar Now 50% Off
The remaining 2022 Chestico Museum calendars are now discounted by 50%. The photos by page are: Cover: View of the crowd at the horse races on the Irish Road ca. 1959 January: Stanley Cup Winner & Olympic Gold Medalist Allan MacInnis. Also features his teammates on a 1976-77 Port Hood team. February: Leanne MacDonald – All-Canadian University Hockey Athlete March:… (more…)
Online Art Auction
The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is holding an Online Art Auction. This event is a fundraising effort to support the work of the museum. The art auction will be held on our Facebook page. Items will be added on Wednesday, October 20th for VIEWING ONLY. Bidding will begin at Noon ADT on Friday, October 22nd. This is our first… (more…)
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