Each year in partnership with the Heritage Association of Antigonish, we host a guest lecture series in order to stimulate an interest in our heritage. Subjects may include biographical sketches, natural history, events, business and community stories. Similarly, the Association and Museum host book launches for new books which are linked to the heritage of eastern Nova Scotia.
During the summer months, weekly ceilidhs are held for locals and tourists alike. Learners and more seasoned performers bring traditional music of the fiddle, piano, pipes, guitar and more to the audience. The acoustics and architectural elements of the building provide an ambient setting.
Upcoming at the Museum
Talk on Forestry Industry on November 29th!
Join Dr. Mark Kuhlberg of Laurentian University for a talk on myths and misconceptions in the forestry industry.
Remembrance Week Lecture on November 12th
Join local historian Bruce MacDonald for a talk on the Antigonish Town & County casualties of 1944-45.
Join us for an evening of spooky stories on October 27th!
Join the Museum and the Highland Society for our third annual Halloween Storytelling event! Bring a story or song or share. We will gather round the campfire, weather permitting, or inside in case of inclement weather. All are welcome to this FREE event! Refreshments...
Live Music by the StFX Music Faculty & Students
We're trying a little something new this fall! Once a month, we will host an evening of live music by Jake Hanlon and other music faculty at StFX. $10 per person, tickets at the door.
Fall Ceilidh Series Line-Up Announced!
By popular demand, we the Museum will be hosting ceilidhs once a month from September to December. The line-up of local talent includes: September 21st, 2pm John Pellerin (fiddle), Junior Fraser (guitar), Leona William (piano), Matthew Anderson (spoons), Margaret...
Museum to Host Lecture Series in Honour of Sisters of St. Martha
In conjunction with out ongoing exhibition Gospel Hospitality in Action: The Sisters of St. Martha in Antigonish Town & County, the Museum will host a seven-part lecture series beginning September 17th, 2025. The first four lectures will highlight elements of the...
August Ceilidh Line Up – Thursdays at 7pm!
Join us every Thursday evening throughout the month for a wonderful lineup of talented Nova Scotian musicians. $10 per person, with refreshments included at intermission (our famous bed lunch!). Best deal in down.
July 2025 Ceilidh Lineup – Thursdays at 7pm!
Below is the ceilidh lineup for July 2025. Join us each Thursday at 7pm for live local music, a cup of tea, and something sweet!
Public Talk: Historic Landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, July 14th
Join Scottish historian Dr. Malcolm Bangor-Jones for an engaging talk!
Giant Yard Sale on Saturday, June 21st!
Come and support the Heritage Association: housewares, home decor, books, small furnishings, and more!
Public Talk: The Man Who Wanted to Swim to Newfoundland
Join Dr. Ian Cameron for a free presentation on the strange disappearance of Lanark's Tony Bellefontaine in June 1965.
BOOK LAUNCH – The Crow Who Wouldn’t Go – June 14th at 2pm
Join us for the launch of a wonderful new book by first-time author/illustrator Matea Drljepan! It's the story of one adorable little crow who just can't say enough about his adopted community of Antigonish! The latest in a range of charming and whimsical children's...
Environmental Governance in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: A Talk for Oceans Week on June 3rd
Join Dr. Peter Clancy of St.FX University for a free talk in celebration of World Oceans Day 2025.
Gaelic NS Month Talk on May 27th by Dr Rank de Vries
Join StFX's Dr. Ranke de Vries for a presentation in honour of Gaelic Nova Scotia Month: ‘Of salmon and giants: medieval/modern Gaelic stories.’ Co-Sponsored by the Antigonish Highland Society and the StFX Department of Celtic Studies.
Gaelic Month Book Reading at the Museum on May 21st
Join author and Gaelic language guru Dr. Catriona Parsons for a public reading from her 2023 book of poetry Cridhe ’s Anam / Heart & Soul. Refreshments will be provided.Co-Hosted by the Museum and the Antigonish Highland Society.
Free Gaelic Month Ceilidh on May 9th
Join us for a wonderful evening of music and song, generously provided by the organizers of the Digital Humanities Summer Institute East 2025 (DHSI East) Conference at StFX.Music will be provided by Mary Jane Lamond, Mairi Britton, and Bradley Murphy.Free and open to...
Book Launch of “Someone Else’s Saint” on May 1st at 7pm
Join local author Dr. Matthew R. Anderson for the launch of his latest book, Someone Else's Saint: How a Scottish Pilgrimage Led to Nova Scotia, which was inspired in part by a talk Anderson gave at the Museum in 2024. This wonderful book charts the course of a...
Celebrate Earth Day at the Museum on April 22nd!
Join us for two talks about the past and future of the Antigonish Harbour. Tea and snacks will be provided. Explore this informative website to learn more about sea level rise: https://www.sealevelrise.ca/ Join us for Event 2 of 3 -...
Celebrate the Spirit of St. Patrick at the Museum!
Join local musicians Mary Beth Carty and Heather MacIsaac for an afternoon of music, song, and laughter in honour of St. Patrick's Day. Admission will be by freewill offering. All proceeds will be matched by an anonymous donor, and go towards supporting summer...
Launch of “Imagine Antigonish: A Photographic Inquiry Into Health Equity”
Join HARP: The People's Press for the launch if its most recent book on Saturday, March 15th at 2pm. All are most welcome. This book launch is dedicated to the memory of the late Mary Lillian "Kitty V" MacDonald.