80 Years On: Remembering The Antigonish War Dead of 1943

Join local historian Bruce MacDonald as he shared the stories of the men of Antigonish Town and County who gave their lives in 1943 on active serving during the Second World War.

When: November 9th, 2023 at 7PM.

Cost: Free and open to everyone; refreshments to follow

Location: Antigonish Heritage Museum, 20 E Main Street, Antigonish, NS

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