The federal government has declared 2010 to be the Year of the British Home Child. Between the years 1869 and 1930, an estimated 100,000 children were sent to Canada from Great Britain. They were orphans or children whose families were unable to care for them. The belief was that the children would find a better life in Canada. However, the… (more…)
Tag Archives: Port Hood
Spinney – Smith – Keating Families
Some research has been done regarding a family connection between Captain David Smith of Port Hood and a certain HANNAH SMITH (1750 – ?) who married a SAMUEL SPINNEY (1717 – 1784) at Granville, Nova Scotia. It has been recorded in some family histories on the internet that Hannah Smith was born in Port Hood in 1750. This is incorrect. … (more…)
Christmas House Tour 2009
The Chestico Museum was pleased to be a stop on the 2009 Port Hood Christmas by the Sea House Tour. Greenery, candles and a multitude of decorations transformed the museum into a Christmas wonderland. Nancy Hilton, along with a number of her music students, entertained with a selection of holiday tunes and cider and sweets were available for all who… (more…)
An Old Fashioned Christmas
The Chestico Museum is pleased to be a part of the 2009 Christmas by the Sea House Tours. This year the tours will take place on Sunday, December 13th between 6:00 and 9:00 PM. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the following outlets: Co-op, Port Hood Home Hardware, Port Hood Seaside Convenience, Port Hood Wayne’s Variety, Judique Freshmart, Mabou… (more…)
Explore our collection online at:
