Online Art Auction

The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is holding an Online Art Auction. This event is a fundraising effort to support the work of the museum.

The art auction will be held on our Facebook page.

Items will be added on Wednesday, October 20th for VIEWING ONLY.

Bidding will begin at Noon ADT on Friday, October 22nd.

This is our first online auction and we thank all the donors for their generous contributions!

Bob Martin – Cathy Gillies – Clare Gillies – Darryl MacLeod – Debbie MacDonell – Diane MacInnis – Gillian McCulloch – Helen MacDonald – Janet Goodwin – Jeanette MacNeil – John Campbell – Louise Mallette – Monica Goodall – Peggy Burke – Rob Martin – Roberta Watts – Steve Malick – Tom Ryan – Vince MacInnis

CHESTICO MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY ONLINE ART AUCTION RULES
The Auction will run from NOON ADT Friday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 24th at 8 PM ADT. After this no further bids will be accepted.

BIDDING PROCEDURES:
All items up for bid will be displayed ONLY on our Facebook event page. All items will have a minimum bid and that must be the first bid (or a higher bid), after that the bid goes up by a certain increment which will be indicated under the photo. Only comment on the photo with your bid, nothing else. Items will start being posted at Wednesday, October 20th for viewing ONLY. Comments will be disabled until the auction start time of NOON ADT on October 22nd.

WINNING BIDS:
The participants with the highest bids at the close of the auction become buyers and are obligated to purchase the item(s). Once bidding has closed, winners will be contacted to make payment arrangements. Full payment of the winning bid must be completed with 48 hours of the auction closure.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
E-transfer to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca or in person (by cash or cheque) at the museum – 8095 Route 19, Port Hood.

CLAIM ITEMS:
Winning bidders may claim their items at the Chestico Museum between 9 AM and 5 PM on Monday, October 25th and Tuesday, October 26th. If you live out of town, you are responsible for the shipping of the item (which includes paying for all shipping costs and supplies).

The following conditions apply to all the items in the auction:
• All sales are final. Items may not be exchanged and no money will be refunded.
• The opening bid is an estimate of the item’s market value. Values are not guaranteed by the Chestico Museum & Historical Society.
• You, the bidder, are responsible for the shipping of the item if you are unable to travel to Port Hood to pick up your item.

We hope you enjoy our first Online Art Auction!

2022 Port Hood Calendars for Sale

The Chestico Museum has produced a 2022 calendar with a Port Hood sports theme. The photos by page are:

Cover: View of the crowd at the horse races on the Irish Road ca. 1959

January: Stanley Cup Winner & Olympic Gold Medalist Allan MacInnis. Also features his teammates on a 1976-77 Port Hood team.

February: Leanne MacDonald – All-Canadian University Hockey Athlete

March: Port Hood Precision Skating Team – National Figure Skating Competitors (1983)

April: Glenna Morris / Coline (MacDonald) MacEachern – Boston Marathon Competitors

May: Cape Breton West Islanders 2016 – 2017 Major Midget Team – National Hockey Champions

June: Port Hood Pacers Girls “A” Softball Team 1988-89 – Provincial Champions

July: Duncan Gillis – Olympic Silver Medalist and Canadian Heavyweight Wrestling Champion

August: Basil Matthew Laidlaw – International Boxing Champion

September: Roy Volo – Maritime Provinces Champion Harness Race Horse

October: Port Hood Pee Wee “A” Bees Hockey Team 2006-07 – Provincial Champions

November: Bruce Beaton – Two-time Grey Cup Champion (2003 & 2005)

December: Port Hood Consolidated Boys “A” Hockey Team 1981-82 – Provincial Champions

The calendar costs $20 and is available at the Chestico Museum.

We are happy to mail calendars to anyone who would like one.

The cost of the calendar, including shipping and handling, is $24.50 for people in Canada.

The cost of the calendar, including shipping to the USA, is $26.40.

To order, you can mail a cheque to:

Chestico Museum
P.O. Box 144
Port Hood, Nova Scotia
B0E 2W0

Canadians can also e-transfer to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca

If you e-transfer, please include your mailing address in the comments.

2021 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.

Twilight Tales is offered at 7 PM on Mondays and Thursdays from July 12th through August 19th. The tour is approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours long. Please follow COVID-19 protocols.

Please meet in front of St. Stephen’s Church for this tour. 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. Tickets are available in advance at the Chestico Museum.

Student Employment Opportunities 2021

The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for summer students for the 2021 season.

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

Tasks will include assisting with historical and genealogical research, assisting with museum events, creating exhibits and updating our collections database.

The first position will run from May 31 until September 3, 2021. It is made possible by funding received through the Nova Scotia Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) Program. This position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2021. The position is for 14 weeks – 35 hours per week at a rate of pay of $12.95/hour.

The second position will run from July 5 until August 27, 2021. It is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This position is for 8 weeks – 35 hours per week at a rate of pay of $12.95/hour.

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

Deadline for applications is May 7, 2021.

Senior Education & Active Participation Series

Three sessions, geared towards Seniors, will take place at the Chestico Museum:

Session 1: Tuesday, November 3 – 10 AM
Senior Safety session by an Officer from the Inverness Detachment of the RCMP.

Session 2: Thursday, November 5 – 10 AM
“Speaking of Bones” Zoom session by Osteoporosis Canada.

*Session 3: Thursday, November 12 – 10 AM
Virtual Chair Exercise session led by Sharon Lynch.
*This session has been postponed until Spring 2021.

There is a limit of 12 participants so please contact the museum to reserve your spot – first come, first served.

Masks and sanitizer will be provided and all COVID-19 public health directives will be followed.

There is no admission fee but donations will be gratefully accepted.

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