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
St. Patrick’s Day Concert at the Museum on March 16th
Join Mary Beth Carty, with special guests Heather MacIsaac and Lily Carty, for a toe-tapping tribute to everyone’s favourite Irish saint! Admission is by freewill donation to the Antigonish Heritage Endowment Fund. Hosted by the Antigonish Heritage Association.
LEGO Party at the Museum
Join us for a celebration of this year’s entries in the Antigonish Heritage Lego Contest. There will be activities, snacks, and you’ll have an opportunity to vote for your favourite entry! Fun for your whole family.
February 25th Ceilidh at the Museum
Join us for our second winter ceilidh, featuring Karen Beaton and special guests Leona Williams (piano) and James MacLean (guitar).
$10/person, tea and sweets included.
Museum to launch new database at Heritage Day event
On February 19th, join us at the Heritage Museum as we launch a new database featuring historical issues of The Casket.
January 28th Ceilidh at the Museum
Shake off the winter blues with an afternoon of local music from Karen Beaton and Leona Williams, with special guests Tom MacDonald and Rob Wolf!
$10 per person, tea and sweets included.
2nd Annual Lego Heritage Building Contest
The Antigonish Heritage Museum is hosting its 2nd annual Lego Heritage Building Contest. Deadline is March 8th!
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
1784: (Un)Settling Antigonish
A participatory theatrical and musical pilgrimage that will transport you back to 1784 and the first permanent European settlement of Antigonish
Antigonish Cenotaph Project
As a tribute to those Antigonish service personnel who lost their lives during World War 1.
Antigonish Memory Project
The Antigonish Memory Project has been on-going since 2012. It is an initiative to preserve the stories of Antigonish through collecting oral histories from elders in the community.