The Warrior in Me – Opening Reception
This moving new exhibit by the Second Story Women’s Centre is a mixed media group show focusing on women’s power and gender-based violence. The community is invited to an opening reception on October 19 at 2pm.
This moving new exhibit by the Second Story Women’s Centre is a mixed media group show focusing on women’s power and gender-based violence. The community is invited to an opening reception on October 19 at 2pm.
Learn from craftsman Todd Labrador as he builds a traditional Mi’kmaq canoe in this live demonstration. The DesBrisay Museum is excited to share that as part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi’kmaq in the LaHave River Valley and Mi’kmaw History Month, renowned...
>>> Learn from craftsman Todd Labrador as he builds a traditional Mi’kmaq canoe in this live demonstration. The DesBrisay Museum is excited to share that as part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi’kmaq in the LaHave River Valley and Mi’kmaw History Month,...
>>> Learn from craftsman Todd Labrador as he builds a traditional Mi’kmaq canoe in this live demonstration. The DesBrisay Museum is excited to share that as part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi’kmaq in the LaHave River Valley and Mi’kmaw History Month,...
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS FOR THE COMMUNITY Lunenburg County REMO staff are excited to be taking information and education about emergency preparedness out into the community at a number of public sessions between October and January. Upcoming Emergency Preparedness Workshop sessions include: BRIDGEWATER Thursday, October 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at DesBrisay Museum, located at...
>>> Learn from craftsman Todd Labrador as he builds a traditional Mi'kmaq canoe in this live demonstration. The DesBrisay Museum is excited to share that as part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi'kmaq in the LaHave River Valley and Mi'kmaw History Month,...
>>> Learn from craftsman Todd Labrador as he builds a traditional Mi'kmaq canoe in this live demonstration. The DesBrisay Museum is excited to share that as part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi'kmaq in the LaHave River Valley and Mi'kmaw History Month,...
Drop in to see the Bridgewater Photo Club latest exhibit titled, “Working Boats, a glimpse into the local lobster fishery” by freelance photographer, Ian Proctor. The images here offer a look into Ian's extensive portfolio, specifically highlighting the small boat Lobster Fishery in and around St. Margaret's Bay. On display until January 31st.
Join us at Miller Point Peace Park on Saturday, November 2 at 10 am for the launch of the traditional Mi’kmaq canoe built by renowned Mi’kmaw craftsman, Todd Labrador. As part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi’kmaq in the LaHave River Valley,...
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.
Starting on Friday, November 8, join us from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a knitting and crafting social group. Bring your needles and your latest project! The group meets every Friday afternoon throughout the month of November.
Please note, the Museum will be closed Saturday, November 9th in lieu of Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11th. We will re-open on Tuesday, November 12th for our regular hours of 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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Phone: 902-543-4033
Mail:
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Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
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