The Chestico Museum’s 2013 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 4th! We had a good sized crowd on hand 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 fortunate to have had 3 very talented vocalists with us –… (more…)
Tag Archives: Port Hood
2013 Call to the Dance!
Since August 4, 1984, hundreds of dancers and young fiddlers have participated in the Chestico Days Step Dancing Festival and many of these continue to entertain audiences throughout the world. The 30th Annual Step Dancing Festival will be held in beautiful Port Hood on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 1 PM. Music for the dancers will be provided by all-time… (more…)
First Ceilidh of 2013!
The first ceilidh of our 2013 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 4th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Maggie Beaton – Fiddle Cathy Hawley – Piano KC Beaton – Vocals Marie Aucoin – Vocals Bill MacDonald – Guitar & Vocals Siobhan Beaton – Dance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.… (more…)
Louisbourg 300 Celebrations in Port Hood
2013 marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) and its capital, Louisbourg. Fine sandstone from quarries on Port Hood & Henry Islands helped build Fortress Louisbourg. This summer, join the Chestico Museum as we celebrate our historic connection to Louisbourg! Schedule of Events: Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2 – Join Captain Danny… (more…)
Student Employment Opportunity
The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for a summer student for the 2013 season. The position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2013. 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…)
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