UPCOMING Fundraiser Event
May 13-16, 2021
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. This year, instead of selling tickets, we created a virtual tour for free and are simply encouraging a donation.
Or watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cSqLV181D8&t=404s
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, will be shared here on our website, as well as online via Facebook and Youtube, 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