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Join us on August 3rd from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Mahone Bay’s St. James Anglican Church for a presentation by Dr. Kenneth S. Paulsen on the Anglican, Lutheran, and Calvinist origins of faith in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and surrounding area.
Masks will be required in the Church during the presentation.
Admission is by donation at the door. Proceeds will be evenly split between the Mahone Bay Founders Society and the South Shore Genealogical Society.
RSVPs are highly encouraged, as seating is limited.
Email your name to mahonebaymuseumevents@gmail.com to reserve your seat!
If you are not able to attend this in-person event in Mahone Bay, contact us for more information regarding a recording of the presentation we hope to make available online after the event.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Gingerbread Kits To Go available Nov. 27 & Dec 4
Noon-3pm while quantities last
Virtual Home & Garden Tour 2021
Tickets Available Now
Missing summer already? We’ve captured memories of warm sunny days in this breathtaking virtual tour of the Mahone Bay area on Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore.
Buy your digital ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mahone-bay-virtual-home-garden-tour-tickets-179144675547
Already bought your ticket and enjoyed the tour? Consider making an additional donation here: https://mahonebaymuseum.com/product-category/hgtourdonations/
Previous Events
Annie’s Attic Yard Sale
Oct 2-3, 2021
Fundraiser Event May 13-16, 2021
ARTsea online art auction was held May 13-16, 2021 at trellis.org/artseaonlineauction
Online Event Launched March 26, 2021: Mahone Bay’s Connection to the Bluenose: Charles Begin and Freeman Mader
We’re so pleased to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the launching of the “Bluenose” in Lunenburg with this video featuring information on two of it’s Mahone Bay riggers: Charles Begin and Freeman Mader. Special thanks to the descendants of these two men for providing additional information and images to this project.
Online Event Launched December 1, 2020: The History of Alice Hagen Video
Online Event Launched October 31, 2020: Two Halloween Videos
Online Event Launched July 9, 2020: Virtual Home & Garden Tour
Our annual Home & Garden Tour is a key fundraiser that helps us cover our operational costs for the Museum. Instead of selling tickets, we created a virtual tour for free and are simply encouraging a donation.
The video, featuring Betty Meredith’s photographs (from Photos by Betty) of the exteriors of local homes and gardens with an introduction over the town by Picnic Studios, was shared online for you to enjoy from your own home.
Previous Events In Person Events
Kits To Go: Gingerbread Kits & Trees
View event details by clicking here: Gingerbread 2020
Free Talk on WWI History by Gerald Hallowell
October 26th, 2019
Free Kids Crafts as part of the Scarecrow Festival
Friday September 27th from 10am to 4pm
Saturday September 28th & Sunday September 29th
9am to 4pm
For more information, visit the event page on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2350319875017620/
Granny’s Attic Yard Sale Fundraiser
Saturday September 28th & Sunday September 29th
9am to 4pm
For more information, visit the event page on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/401539840565000/
August 3rd & August 4th – Heritage Boat Yard Weekend – Kids Activities
July 6th & July 7th 2019 – Home & Garden Tour
The Home & Garden Tour is self-guided. You will receive a map, directions, and parking instructions so you can drive, walk, or bike to the houses and gardens in this year’s tour (most properties are located right in Mahone Bay). A volunteer will greet you at each of the tour sites and tell you all about the property’s history and features. Early Bird Ticket Price $20 each. As of June 29th, regular ticket price is $25 each
June 11, 2019 was our Annual General Meeting
Download our full AGM report here: FINAL Draft of 2018-2019 Mahone Bay Founders Society AGM report
40th Annual Our Best To You food sale was May 25, 2019 and successfully raised over $2,800! Thank you to all the volunteers, bakers and cooks, and buyers! View the Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/855991391421199/
Click here for more information about our Heritage Awards Dinner event from April 20, 2019
Click here for information about our past 2018 Home & Garden Event
Click here for more information about our past 2018 AGM and access to our AGM reports
Click here for more information about our past 2018 Heritage Awards Dinner event