The Chestico Museum’s 2010 summer ceilidh series got off to a rousing start on July 8th! We had a great line up of talent with Dara Smith on fiddle, accompanied by Marcellin Chiasson on guitar and mandolin and Lynn Chisholm on guitar and vocals. This talented group also came together for a few numbers! We had an appreciative audience on hand… (more…)
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2011 Calendars Now Available!
The Chestico Museum 2011 calendars are now available at the museum. This year, our calendar features men and women from the Chestico area who enlisted in World War I. The three WWI war brides who married Port Hood men are also included. The calendars cost $12 each and can be purchased at the museum. If you wish to have a… (more…)
Canada Games Torch at Chestico Days!
Hard as it is to believe, we are already half way through the month of June. Of course that means that Chestico Days is just around the corner! Chestico Days is always eagerly anticipated in Port Hood. This year we will have one more reason to celebrate as the 2011 Canada Games Torch will be part of the Chestico Days… (more…)
Call to the Dance!
Since 1984, the Chestico Museum has been involved with the Chestico Days Dancing Festival. The 27th edition of this event will be held in beautiful Port Hood, Cape Breton Island on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The Chestico Days Organizing Committee is currently searching for dancers to participate in this festival. If you have performed in the past, we… (more…)
Sports Photos Wanted
The Chestico Museum would like to add to our inventory of Port Hood sports photos. We are particularly interested in images of the Port Hood Royals ball team of the 1960s and Port Hood hockey players who played with the Strait Pirates during this same period. However, photos of different sports and different eras are also very much appreciated! If you… (more…)
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