Beat The Heat
Join Town of Bridgewater’s Recreation staff outside the DesBrisay Museum in the Woodland Gardens for beat the heat summer activities Wednesdays from July 9 – August 20 1pm-3pm! Free drop in & snacks, all ages welcome!

Join Town of Bridgewater’s Recreation staff outside the DesBrisay Museum in the Woodland Gardens for beat the heat summer activities Wednesdays from July 9 – August 20 1pm-3pm! Free drop in & snacks, all ages welcome!

Come and hear Steve Skafte tell tales from his latest book, the harrowing and heartfelt Outskirts of Ordinary. It’s a collection of stories from locals who overcame the odds to become themselves, evenly mixed with memories from his childhood. Since 2007, he’s shared an uninterrupted daily journal on social media of his discoveries all over…
In celebration of Mi’kmaw History Month, join us for a conversation with local Mi’kmaw Artist Barry Stevens. Barry will be visiting the museum’s Indigenous Gallery for an informal chat about Mi’kmaw Petroglyphs, including his artistic interpretations of those found at Kejimkujik National Park. One of Barry’s pieces is on display and part of the DesBrisay’s…
Join renowned photographer, author, adventurer and historian, Steve Skafte, as he shares about his journey of exploring abandoned cemeteries and buildings across Nova Scotia, pushing through walls of scratching brush, cutting a path to the past, and unearthing buried stones and half-forgotten stories. November 2, 2-4pm.
The Annual South Shore School Art Show is back! This exhibit features the artwork of elementary students across the South Shore. Show runs from April 26 – June 7, 2025. Opening Reception takes place on Thursday, May 8 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
The Friends of the DesBrisay Museum invite you to Shop, Sip and Savour. Make the museum gift shop a stop along your holiday shopping route on Saturday, November 16th, from 1pm – 4:30 pm. All items in the gift shop are created by local artisans and authors. Enjoy tax free shopping and some refreshments.
South Shore School Art Show (April 7th – May 28, 2022) The South Shore Art Show featured the artistic talents of students across Lunenburg County. Participating schools were from the South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE), and included: Bridgewater Elementary School, Bayview Community School, Newcombville Elementary School, Chester Area Middle School, Hebbville Academy and…