Here we have our fourth Social Media Marketing tool, the YouTube page. We have no video’s yet, but a couple are in the works. Follow the link to view:
Cumberland County Heritage Network Society
Monday, June 29, 2009
CCHN Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amherst-NS/Cumberland-County-Heritage-Network/95093623243?ref=ts
Schedule of 2009 Curatorial Walks at the Fundy Geological Museum
Each summer the Fundy Geological Museum sponsors a series of Curatorial Walks. While the primary focus of the walks is geological they are also intended to help visitors and residents discover the area's rich natural and natural heritage.
2009 Schedule:
- June 13 Wasson Bluff Special Place
- July 3 Clark Head
- July 4 Five Islands Provincial Park
- July 10 Red Rocks-McGahey Brook
- July 11 Wards Falls
- July 17 Ram’s Head-West Bay
- July 18 Wards Beach-Brookville Rock
- July 24 Clark Head
- July 25 Partridge Island-East Bay
- July 31 Spicers Cove, CCPP
- August 1 Five Islands Provincial Park
- August 7 Wasson Bluff Special Place
- August 8 Red Rocks-McGahey Brook
- August 21 Economy Falls, Thomas Cove
- August 22 Partridge Island-East Bay
- August 28 Ram’s Head-West Bay
- August 29 Spicers Cove
For more information go to: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fgm/en/home/default.aspx
or download the Fundy Geological Newsletter at: http://www.cumberlandcountyheritagenetwork.org/Fundy%20Geological%20Museum%20Newsletter1.pdf
Four Fathers Festival
First Quarter Tourism Numbers
Source: The Citizen - Saturday, June, 27, 2009
Parrsboro Band Hall Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=owtyh8C9yGMwjG0Z67yuYA_3d_3d
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Minudie Day!
Events start at noon. Tours of heritage buildings. Wagon Rides. Displays of Antique Machinery. Children's activities include fish pond, moon walker, games of chance. Barbecue & strawberry shortcake teas. Craft & bake tables. Musical entertainment including Bridget Michaels.
Yard Sale and BBQ at Heritage Models
Great Summer Events at the Wallace and Area Museum
- Sunday July 5th, One of the best programs the Wallace and Museum presents: Francis Grant Day. A presentation of poems and stories written by the late author and historian Francis Grant. Mr. Grant's poems cover a wide variety of subjects but mostly the sea, Local people gather to read and hear his poetry. Everyone welcome!
- Saturday July 11th, Teenage Survivor: A fun competition for young people between 13 and 18. Two person teams face four easy events. Ten dollars entry, receive a teeshirt and a hot dog. $100 first prize.
- Saturday July 18th, Childrens Day: Please call a head to register.
- Sunday July 19th, Railway Day: A day to celebrate the Railway and former Railway Telegraphers, Learn about Morse Code and participate in demonstrations.Meet and hear the stories of these men and women.
- Thursday July 30th, "The Buildings Of Wallace" (part two) from the steps of the
Community Centre. - And please remember that free Tea in the Garden is held every Wednesday afternoon, July and August.
Summer Fun at the Malagash Salt Mine Museum
Upcoming Events at the Age of Sail Heritage Centre
- As of June 30th the Age of Sail Heritage Centre will be open 7 days a week 10:00am - 6:00pm.
- July 17th to 19th, the Centre's Annual Heritage Festival
- Friday July 17th at 7:00pm, the Age of Sail will be hosting David Stanley speaking on Spencer's Island Shipbuilding. Donation at the door.
- Saturday July 18th, F.P. W. Fire hall Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. Pre-sold tickets only. Call 348-2030 for more information.
- Sunday July 19th, Free admission at the Age of Sail Heritage Centre. Horse and Wagon rides: $2.00. Everyone welcome!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Museum Day at the Cumberland County Museum and Archives
Friday, June 19, 2009
Joggins Fossil Centre's Father's Day Barbecue
Frances Legere: an example of our living heritage
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Walking Tours of the Heritage homes of Amherst
Pictured is one of the many historical homes of Amherst, the Hewson House located at 177 Victortia Street. (Town of Amherst)
Museum Day Celebrations and Afternoon Concert
Lineup for the day:
Starting at 9am
- Huge Yard Sale
- Silent Auction
10am to 1pm (Free Events)
- Old Fashion Families Games - Three Legged Race, Sack Race, and Tug of War
- Children’s Games
- Mock Jail
- Face Painting
- Nail Painting
- Cumberland County Outdoors Artist Display
11am to 2pm
- Barbeque
- (Free) Children’s Ride in Pumper Joe 2 ½ complements of the Amherst Fire Department
12pm to 5pm - (Free) Museum Tours
2- 5:00pm
- Afternoon Concert Featuring Cumberland County Entertainers:
- The Travelers
- Gloria Chase (singer)
- Dallas Bryan (2008 Maritime Idol Contestant)
- Earl Dow (singer)
- Elizabeth Cooke Sumbu (singer)
- Edward Cooke(singer)
- Barry Patriquin(singer)
- Evange Landry
Winners of the “What Do You Think School Will Be Like In 100 Years” Essay Contest will be announced during the Afternoon Concert.For more information please call the Cumberland County Museum and Archives at 667-2561
Ship’s Company Theatre: Celebrating 25 Years of the Theatrical Arts in Parrsboro
Guess who’s coming to town?
Monday, June 15, 2009
Did you know about… Davis Day
On June 11th 1925, the coal miners of our region were on strike against BESCO (the British Empire Steel and Coal Company). In New Waterford, Cape Breton the strike turned to violence when miners were confronted by BESCO police. In the ensuing struggle, Bill Davis, a coal miner who was just happened to be walking by at the time, was shot and killed by the company police. Davis was a of father nine with a tenth child on the way and was reportedly on his way home with milk for his children when he was shot, adding to the greater shocking tragedy of his death.
In remembrance the miner’s union, the United Mine Workers of America, designated June 11th as a day of observance in memorial of all coal miners who worked and died in the mines and named the day in honour of Bill Davis.
Pictured above is Mr. Albert Arseneau at the Davis Day remembrance in River Hebert. In his 90's, Mr. Arseneau is the oldest living miner in River Hebert.
As a foot note: the British Empire Steel Corporation would purchased by the infamous Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation (DOSCO) which ran all steel and coal operations in Cape Breton until late 1960’s when the Nova Scotia Government nationalized their assets. Today, the long and illustrious history of both coal mining and steel making in our province has come to an end, yet we still remember the scarifies that our forefathers made for us by going down in the mines.
Did you know about...
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Launch of the CCHN Website!
When opening the CCHN site, you will first find our “Home Page” that details the CCHN Mission Statement and message. On the left is a simple link interface that will bring the visitor to any of six other pages which include: Our Membership Page, Our Blog Page, Member Locations Page, Photo Gallery Page, Heritage Links Page, and the Contact Us Page. The “Our Membership Page” contains both the contact information of each member site and a brief description of each site that will be use in the forthcoming Passport currently in development. The “Our Blog Page” is a link to the CCHN Blog. The “Member Location Page” contains a downloadable map of the county indicating the locations and driving directions to each member’s site as well as other area attractions. Photo Gallery Page is what the name suggests, images of each member site which is part of an image database from which all members can add or draw upon for promotion. The “Heritage Links Page” is a list of other heritage and tourism sites on the web that would be of interest for visitors to the area. Finally, the “Contact Us Page” provides the visitor with all the information they would need to learn more about the CCHN and its members.
Please book mark our website by going to: http://www.cumberlandcountyheritagenetwork.org/
Classical Music Festival for Parrsboro
River Hebert Miner's Memorial Davis Day
Opening Day at River Hebert Heritage Models Centre/Museum a Rousing Success
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Blacksmithing at the Age of Sail Heritage Centre
The forge, seen here is an authentic Confederation era forge that was used in Port Greville, and was rebuilt by the Centre as part of their extraordinary exhibit. I wish to thank Age of Sail of Sail Centre and Mr. Davidson for allowing us a peek into a truly wonderful and all but lost art form.
Season Opening of the Minudie Heritage Association Office
- Ham & Scallop Take Out Dinner - Sunday, June 28th
- Minudie Day - Sunday, July 12th
- Blessing of the Crops - Sunday, August 9th
Please call or e-mail our office for more information on our events or heritage attractions.
Helen Sims
Office Administrator, Minudie Heritage Association
2730 Barronsfield Road
River Hebert NS B0L 1G0
Phone: 902.251.2422
The Minudie Heritage Association wishes all CCHN members a busy and successful 2009 tourist season!