Chestico Museum Publishes Book!

10487196_733116183393152_1259791845527318133_nThe Chestico Museum has published Safe Harbour: A Brief History of Port Hood, Nova Scotia.

The book is an 80 page richly illustrated history of the village/town of Port Hood from its establishment to the present day. It is made up of four sections: Pioneer Phase 1700-1850, Heyday Period 1850-1910, The Modern Century 1910 – Present and Port Hood Island.

Safe Harbour is available for purchase at the Chestico Museum at a cost of $25.

If you wish to have the book shipped to you the cost (including shipping) is:
American Orders: $40
Canadian Orders: $35

To order your book, simply send a cheque or money order with your payment to:
Chestico Museum & Historical Society
P.O. Box 144
Port Hood, Nova Scotia
B0E 2W0

 

 

Celtic Colours 2014

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The 2014 Celtic Colours lineup has been announced!  The Chestico Museum is pleased to once again be hosting two events.

On Tuesday, October 14 at 2 PM, a Kitchen Ceilidh celebrating families and friends will be held at the museum. This afternoon of stories and tea, will feature local tales of family life in Port Hood as well as interesting characters from the past and events of note. Admission is $10.

The evening of October 15, the Chestico Museum show Close to the Floor will be held at 7:30 PM at Strathspey Place in Mabou. Dancing, close to the floor, was commonly done in the kitchen where the sound was the best. And if there was no one around to play fiddle or pipes, puirt a beul, or mouth music, was usually readily available. There will be some great examples of that with Mary Ann Kennedy and Artist in Residence Nic Gareiss. The show will also feature Artist in Residence Mac Morin who will perform with Nic and also Dannsa, a six-piece Scottish group dedicated to dance. Mac will join piper Fin Moore and fiddler Sarah Hoy on piano, and dancers Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson, and Frank McConnell on his feet. With local steppers Harvey MacKinnon, the Warner Sisters, and Joe Rankin, and dancer and fiddler Mairi Rankin, step dancing comes full circle as Scotland and Cape Breton unite.

Ticket prices are $35/$30/$25 and are available through the Celtic Colours site or the Strathspey Place Box Office. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 7 at 10 AM ADT.

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

Beginning at 11 AM, you can purchase a delicious soup and sandwich lunch for just $7 at St. Stephen’s Church Hall. After lunch you can browse their sale of assorted local crafts.

A roast beef supper 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 $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.

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

Downton Abbey Tea Party

Downton Tea Posterseason2_world_style_01This summer the Chestico Museum and Historical Society will host an afternoon Tea Party at Hillcrest Hall Country Inn in Port Hood. For those fans of the popular British TV series Downton Abbey, this will be an opportunity to dress up in your finest, wear your most elegant hat and enjoy a cup of tea!

Museum volunteers in period dress (1912 -1920s) will welcome you to a pleasant afternoon of tea, fancy sandwiches and sweets. A fashion show highlighting the styles of Downton Abbey will be held. There will be a special presentation and ladies who wear the best hats will win prizes for their efforts.

The Downton Abbey Tea Party will be held Sunday, July 27th from 2:00 until 4:30 pm.

Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase at the museum on July 1st. Due to space constraints, only a limited number of tickets will be available.

The museum is interested in obtaining clothing suitable to the time period – long skirts, lace blouses, large hats etc. Please contact the museum if you have anything you are willing to lend us for the occasion. Thank you!

 

 

Chestico Museum Giant Yard Sale

yard-saleThe Chestico Museum will hold its annual Yard Sale on Saturday, July 12th in Port Hood at the Al MacInnis Sports Centre. This will occur during the Port Hood Lobster Picnic.

If you wish to donate items, please call John Gillies 787-3441 or Colleen Macleod 787-2251. Items may be stored in advance of the sale, in John Gillies’ barn.

Student Employment Opportunity

Chestico Museum

The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for a summer student for the 2014 season.

The position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2014.

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 local history is an asset.

The position will run from May 26 until August 29, 2014.

Interested individuals may send a cover letter and resume to:
Chestico Museum
P.O. Box 144
Port Hood, NS
B0E 2W0

You may also email your information to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Deadline for applications is May 16, 2014.

This position is made possible by funding received through the Nova Scotia Student Career Skills Development Program.

 

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