Student Employment Opportunity 2016

Chestico MuseumThe Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for summer students for the 2016 season.

The positions are open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2016.

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, organized and possess good communication skills. The ability to multi-task and organize events are key requirements. Knowledge of local history is an asset.

The first position will run from May 23 until August 26, 2016. It is made possible by funding received through the Nova Scotia Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) Program.

The second position is for an 8 week work term and will run from July 4 until August 26, 2016. It is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Interested individuals may email a cover letter and resume to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca

You may also mail your information to:
Chestico Museum
P.O. Box 144
Port Hood, NS
B0E 2W0

Deadline for applications is May 18, 2016.

Chestico Museum Yard Sale

yard-saleThe Chestico Museum will hold its annual Yard Sale on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Port Hood at the Al MacInnis Sports Centre. This will occur during the Port Hood Lobster Picnic.

We ask you to keep the museum in mind if you have articles to donate. Pick up of items can be arranged.

If you wish to donate, please contact:
902 787 2251 Colleen MacLeod
902 787 3441 John Gillies
902 787 2244 Chestico Museum (after May 30th)

Wind Turbine Project

Please click here to read a statement from the Board of Directors of the Chestico Museum & Historical Society regarding the Colindale Wind Turbine project.

Celtic Colours at the Museum 2015

DSCF2515On Tuesday, October 13th, the Chestico Museum hosted a Tasty Tales storytelling session at the museum. The event was part of Celtic Colours Cultural Experiences series.

This year our theme was how food was prepared and preserved in an earlier time. We had three wonderful storytellers with us who generously gave of their time.

Betty Watts was up first and described the butter making process – from milking the cow to the final product. She brought along some homemade butter and buttermilk to try. Betty also described how to make cheese and there was homemade cheese to sample.

Mary Rose MacIsaac described preserving fruit and had us in stitches with her funny stories! She also brought along some of her delicious jams and jellies.

Chestico Historical Society President Anne Beaton was our emcee and spoke of butchering and even had some maraghs on hand.

The ladies shared quite a few stories and we even had a chance to hear from some audience members.

There were a number of draws for door prizes throughout the afternoon and our winners went home with tasty preserves, potatoes and even a pound of butter!

At the end of the Storytelling we had the draw for the Chestico Tartan Blanket. Our winner was Dan A. White from Mabou. Congratulations Dan A.!

You can view some photos of the day on our Facebook page.

Celtic Colours 2015 Storytelling

CC2015In conjunction with Celtic Colours , the Chestico Museum will host a Tasty Tales Storytelling Session on Tuesday, October 13th from 2:00 until 3:30 PM. The afternoon of stories and tea, will feature tales of the preparation and preserving of foods in an earlier time. You will even have an opportunity to taste some samples!

Among our storytellers will be Mary Jessie Beaton, Mary Rose MacIsaac and Betty Watts.

Admission is $10 and tea, biscuits and oatcakes will be served.

Prior to our Storytelling, you can begin your day with a Chestico Breakfast at St. Peter’s Parish Hall. A full breakfast with choice of beverage is available between 8:00 and 10:00 AM at a cost of $10.

Beginning at 11:00 AM, you can purchase a delicious homemade soup and sandwich lunch for just $8 at St. Stephen’s Church Hall. After lunch you can browse their sale of assorted local crafts.

A roast beef dinner is available that evening at St. Peter’s Parish Hall beginning at 4:30 PM. The meal is sponsored by the Port Hood Knights of Columbus. The cost is $16 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under.

And of course our Close to the Floor show will be held at Strathspey Place in Mabou at 7:30 PM. Hopefully you have purchased your tickets because the concert is now sold out!

We look forward to seeing you this year during Celtic Colours!

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