The Chestico Tea Ladies will host another Downton Abbey Tea at Hillcrest Hall on Sunday, July 5th at 2 pm. Last year’s event was successful and we hope to have another fashion show of historic ‘Downton Abbey’ style clothing. Ladies are encouraged to come dressed for the occasion in their finest styles. Prizes will be awarded to the best hats and… (more…)
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Port Hood Newsmakers at the Chestico Museum
During the past year a number of Port Hood people have been newsmakers in the provincial papers, National Geographic magazine and on national television. The Chestico Museum will sponsor a series of Ceilidh evenings in June to hear the behind the scenes story from three of these newsmakers. There will be an opportunity to question following each presentation. June 11… (more…)
Student Employment Opportunity
The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for a summer student for the 2015 season. The position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2015. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, organized and possess good communication skills. The ability to multi-task and organize events are key requirements. Knowledge of… (more…)
August 28, 2014 Ceilidh & Book Launch
The final ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series was held on Thursday, August 28, 2014. The evening was extra special because we also had Ron Caplan of Breton Books on hand for the launch of his latest publication Cape Bretoners in World War One: In Their Own Words. Stuart Cameron was our fiddler for the evening and… (more…)
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