Ottawa House Closed for the Season

The good folks at Ottawa House by the Sea are now closed for the 2009 season. We at the CCHN would like to thank them for their participation over the summer and wish them all the best for next year.

Events at Ottawa House

The Ottawa House By the Sea Museum will be hosting a small art exhibition by Springhill artist Sandra Green.

On August 9, Ottawa House will be holding their annual pancake and sausage brunch from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Come enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes, sausage, tea and coffee.

On August 12, the Museum will be holding their annual Lady Tupper Tea. Enjoy the wonderful fair of bakers and cooks of the Parrsboro area. Sandwiches, sweets and tea will be served.

And finally, on August 15, Ottawa House will hold their annual wine and cheese event at 7:00 pm.

Ship’s Company Theatre: Celebrating 25 Years of the Theatrical Arts in Parrsboro

At first thought, the idea of having a theatre on the deck of an old Bay of Fundy Ferry might have seemed a bit unorthodox, however in the 25 years since the idea was first conceived, the Ship’s Company Theatre has become the most critically acclaimed theatre in Atlantic Canada. The Company now boosts two stage performances, a summer concert series, a reading series and a children’s drama camp.

To celebrate their anniversary the theatre will be hosting a series of events in late July and early August. Included in the line up is a showing of the works of photographer Thaddeus Holownia on July 31, the Summer of Handley Page and a musical celebration of Hank Williams on August 1st. There will also be a lobster boil at Ottawa House by the Sea on August 2.

For a complete line up of the summer’s plays and events go to: http://www.shipscompany.com/ or call: 1-800-565-SHOW.

Ottawa House Restoration Project Benefit Dinner and Variety Concert

On Saturday May 30th, the Parrsboro Shore Historical Society will be having their annual benefit dinner at the Parrsboro Legion for the Ottawa House Restoration Project. The event, which begins with Happy Hour at 5 pm, will be followed by a roast beef dinner at 6 and a variety concert held at 7 pm. All proceeds will go to the Ottawa House Restoration Project. Tickets are available for $20 each at Sweet Brier Boutique and Parrsboro Home Hardware. For more information please contact Ottawa House at:

Phone: 902.254.2376
Email: ottawahouse@ns.sympatico.ca

Ottawa House Season Opening

The Parrsborough Shore Historical Society wishes to announce the opening of the Ottawa House By the Sea Museum this Victoria Day weekend.

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Parrsborough Shore Historical Society

Ottawa House By-the-Sea
1155 Whitehall Road
Parrsboro NS, B0M1S0
Phone: 902.254.2376
URL: http://www.ottawahouse.org/

Hours of Operation:
May 16 to September 15, Daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Admission:
Adult: $2.00; Child accompanied by an adult: FREE

Located in Parrsboro, at Partridge Island on the shore of the Minas Basin is a late 18th century structure known as the Ottawa House. Come "Meet the Owners", from the past to the present day. The name Ottawa House came from the period of time when The Honourable Sir Charles Tupper owned it as his summer home. The museum houses artefacts on early shipbuilding, lumber and furnished period rooms, as well as an archives/genealogy room. Enjoy the sea breezes from the veranda and watch for ghosts from the past.