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.
Visit the museum throughout the month of November, to see our latest in-house exhibit titled, “Bridgewater Remembers.” In honour of Remembrance Day this exhibit provides an overview of Canada’s involvement in WWII, the history of the West Nova Scotia Regiment, and shares historical profiles of local soldiers who served. The exhibit opens on November 12.
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! Spaces are limited, and registration is required. To register, please e-mail museum@bridgewater.ca or fill out the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/4zzh2r2u
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.
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. Each Friday, beginning on November 15h, visitors can drop in and create art to represent...
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E-mail: museum@bridgewater.ca
Phone: 902-543-4033
Mail:
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Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
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