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.

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