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Around the Table Dinner Series – EVENT IS NOW FULL & WAITLISTED

Join us on Thursday, January 23rd from 6 PM – 8 PM to share in a FREE meal with members of the vibrant Filipino community. This dinner series aims to foster meaningful connections within our community by celebrating the richness of cultures through shared meals.

To register, please fill out the following survey, https://arcg.is/f5iC80 or contact museum@bridgewater.ca

Please note, this event is for adults only. Museum staff will contact you and confirm your reservation prior to the event. Spaces are limited.

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Mi’kmaq Canoe Launch

We were honoured to have Mi’kmaw craftsman Todd Labrador and his family build a traditional birch bark canoe here at the museum during Mi’kmaq History Month in October 2024. The canoe was proudly launched in Mi’kma’ki on November 2, 2024, Pijinuiskaq (LaHave River), Miller Point Peace Park, just outside of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Throughout the…

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Exhibit: South Shore’s Odyssey

Discover the beauty of our region through the eyes of the Bridgewater Photographic Society’s talented members. In this compelling visual exploration, immerse yourself in a vibrant town surrounded by diverse landscapes–from serene beaches to lush forests. Show runs from February 14th – March 29th.

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Wile Carding Mill Re-Opening!

Saturday, June 28th 2pm Free Event Join us as we celebrate the official re-opening of The Wile Carding Mill Museum. We will be welcoming visitors this season for the first time since the museum sustained flood damage in July of 2023. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. Hope to see you there!

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Silent Auction

We are excited to announce an upcoming fundraising event! The DesBrisay Museum will be holding a hybrid (in-person and online) auction to raise funds for the museum’s programming and events. Come by the museum to place your bid, or tune in to our Facebook to bid online! The auction will take place from August 12th to August 16th.

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Welcoming Wednesdays

Join us at the museum on May 28th and June 25th from 10AM – 11:30AM for Welcoming Wednesdays; an informal, welcoming space where newcomers can meet YREACH staff, connect with others, and enjoy complimentary snacks, tea, and coffee. Everyone is welcome!

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The Warrior In Me – Exhibition

The Warrior In Me Digital Exhibition The Warrior In Me is a mixed-media group exhibition, in partnership with the Second Story Women’s Centre. The show focuses on women’s and gender diverse people’s power and resilience, and how it intersects with gender-based violence. The following are digital submissions to accompany the in-person exhibition currently on display at…

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