July 23rd Ceilidh

The fourth ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s summer ceilidh series was held at the museum on July 23rd.  This week we featured a night of singing.  On guitar and vocals were Edgar Cormier & Sandy Gillis and also on guitar and vocals were Andrea Currie & Rick Minnikin.

As well, we had a special treat in the form of Frances MacEachen.  She was in the audience and graciously agreed to perform a Gaelic song for us.

Below are some photos of the evening.  Enjoy!

Next Ceilidh – July 23rd

July 23rd Ceilidh PosterThe Chestico Museum summer ceilidh series continues on Thursday, July 23rd at 7 PM at the museum.

This week we will feature a night of singing and are pleased to welcome Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis & Gerard Walker and Andrea Currie, Rick Minnikin & Nancy Hilton.

Admission is $5 and tea and light refreshments will be served following the show.

We  hope to see you there!

July 16th Ceilidh

The third ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s summer ceilidh series was held at the museum on July 16th.  Entertaining were Maggie Beaton on fiddle, Kelly MacDonald on guitar and vocals and Pius MacIsaac, also on guitar and vocals.   A very large crowd was in attendance and were treated to an excellent evening of entertainment.

Below are some photos from Thursday night.  Enjoy!

Next Ceilidh – July 16th

July 16th Ceilidh PosterThe Chestico Museum summer ceilidh series continues on Thursday, July 16th at 7 PM at the museum.

This week, we are pleased to welcome Maggie Beaton, Kelly MacDonald and Pius MacIsaac.

Admission is $5 and tea and light refreshments will be served following the show.

We  hope to see you there!

2010 Calendars Now Available!

2010 Chestico Museum CalendarThe Chestico Museum 2010 calendars are now available at the museum.  This year, our calendar honours the lives of the more than one hundred men and women from the Chestico area who joined religious congregations, United Church ministry, Roman Catholic priesthood or various lay Christian organizations.

The calendars cost $12 each and can be purchased at the museum.

If you wish to have a calendar mailed to you, postage and handling is $3 for Canadian orders and $4.00 for American orders.  To order by mail, please contact:  Joanne Watts, P.O. Box 144, Port Hood, NS, B0E 2W0.