Twilight Tales Walking Tours

The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer Twilight Tales walking tours of Port Hood.

Chestico Museum guides in historic costume (John & Cathy Gillies) will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events and sights of Port Hood’s past. Hear tales of the sea, phantom ships, amazing rescues and ghostly encounters. For those who have taken the tour in the past, there will be a selection of new stories.

This year the tours will be offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Our Monday tours will depart from in front of St. Stephen’s – Jubilee United Church at 8 PM. This tour will include St. Peter’s Parish cemeteries. The Monday tour is offered on:

July 17th
July 24th
July 31st
August 7th
August 14th

Our Wednesday tours will meet at the Union Protestant Cemetery at 7 PM. The Wednesday tour is offered on:

July 19th
July 26th
August 2nd
August 9th
August 16th

Please wear comfortable shoes – there will be some walking on uneven ground.

The cost for the Twilight Tales walking tour is $10 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12.

We require a minimum of 5 people for the tour to go ahead so please contact the museum to let us know if you intend to participate.

Heritage Cooking Demonstration

A Heritage Cookery demonstration will be held at the Chestico Museum on Wednesday, July 12th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. It will be presented by Mary Janet MacDonald of Tunes & Wooden Spoons and Cathy Gillies & Susan Mallette of the Chestico Museum. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15. Limited availability. Contact the Chestico Museum (902) 787-2244 for more information.

Starting the Genealogical Journey

Genealogy or ancestor-hunting has become one of the most popular and fastest growing hobbies worldwide today.

Have you ever wanted to trace your family roots? This summer, the Chestico Museum is offering an informative genealogy workshop, Starting the Genealogical Journey.

The workshop will be offered twice. The first offering is Friday, July 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

It will be repeated on Tuesday, August 8th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Brenda (Hawley) Harrison, and local Port Hood residents John and Cathy Gillies will be providing the workshops.

The cost is $20 and pre-registration is required.

Limited spots are available. To reserve your spot, visit or contact the museum. 

Thursday Evening Ceilidhs

Join us for a ceilidh at the Chestico Museum at 7 PM every Thursday in July and August. Admission is $5 and tea will be served.

Schedule:
July 6th – John Donald Cameron, Gordon MacLean, Barbara Cameron

July 13th – Joe MacMaster, Cathy Hawley, Boys from the Hood

July 20th – Cameron Chisholm, Mary Graham, Lauchie Beaton

July 27th – Stephanie MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall, Peter MacKenize

August 3rd – Dara MacDonald, Ceila Cameron, Hughue John Beaton

August 10th – Joe MacMaster, Francis MacDonald

August 17th – Kyle MacDonald, Cathy Hawley, Lisa Cameron

August 24th – Shelly Campbell, Lynn Chisholm, Cyril Chisholm

August 31st – Taya MacDonald, Mary Janet MacDonald, Mitchell MacDonald

Songwriting Circle & Reading


Join us at the Chestico Museum on Friday, July 7th at 10 AM as we host a children’s songwriting circle and reading with Jennifer Britton. Kids of all ages are invited to come sing with Jen, and write a tune to go along with her new book and song, “If You Could Be Anything”.

Jennifer Britton is a Halifax-based author, teacher, and musician. Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, she has always felt called to the east coast and has lived in both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Forever a teacher, Jennifer’s writing engages young readers by inspiring them to think critically and creatively about the world and their place within it. Jennifer currently lives with her family in Hubley, Nova Scotia, and spends much of her time in Port Hood

This book is her love letter to Cape Breton Island, and to Port Hood, specifically. Books will be available for purchase.

We look forward to you joining us at the museum as we welcome Jen!

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