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!
The Lobster Luncheon scheduled for this Saturday at museum and hosted by the Friends of the DesBrisay Museum Society has been postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizing team.
The event will be rebooked for the spring and a new date will be announced in the future.
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…
Did you know that you can stop into our research center on Tuesday afternoons with all of your burning research questions? Swing by, and dig into Bridgewater’s history with the help of our research assistants. $5.00 drop-in fee. Can’t make it? Book an appointment during our open hours by emailing museum@bridgewater.ca
The invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is threatening our local forests, but there’s hope! Join us for an informative discussion on hemlock tree conservation efforts in our region, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about HWA. The session will be held at the DesBrisay Museum followed by a walk around the Duck Pond…
Join us on Thursday, November 14th for the next series of Around the Table: A Culinary Journey Through Our Community. This month we will celebrate Mi’kmaq culture and cuisine! Space is limited and registration is required.
Autism Nova Scotia’s Teen Community Leadership program will be partnering with Second Story Women’s Centre to offer a hands-on art experience run by youths. The program will run alongside the Centre’s Warrior in Me Exhibit, currently on at the DesBrisay.
