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FORT POINT MUSEUM - FORT SAINT MARIE DE GRACE Along the
Lighthouse Route in LaHave
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W E L C O M E B I E N V E N U E
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The Fort Point Museum, is situated on Rte 331in LaHave. Open daily,June to September 10.00 - 5.00pm - No admission fee A Society Meeting every third Tuesday at the LaHave Fire Hall, with an interesting program after a Potluck Supper. Guest are always welcome
Due to the construction work this summer the museum might be closed on
and off , so check with the museum before you go (688 - 1632)
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Tues. Aug.15 - Society Meeting at the Fire Hall
6:30pm - Potluck SupperBring your own silverware,plates and cups
7:30pm- our guest speaker this evening will be JEAN DE SAINT-SARDOS Mr. de Saint-Sardos participated in the 2004. Champlain lectures. His presentation will be on the year 1604 Samuel de Champlain came first to our shores.
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MUSIC AT THE POINT Sun, Aug. 20 - at 2pm $5.00 admission
Nick Jeffrey
An accomplished guitarist and vocalist.. Snacks and bake table will be
available.
Bring a chair, sunscreen and all your friends
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EVENTS TO COME Tues. Sept. 19 -Paul Harmon and Patsy Drew of Petite Riviere will talk about collecting old photos for their successful show in 2004: HISTORIC PHOTOS OF PETITE RIVIERE
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Tues.Oct.17 -George Himmelman on the HIMMELMAN SUPPLY CO. AND OK SERVICES and more stories on the local history.
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Tues. Nov. 21 -John Walker will show and speak about his Documentary on the miners from Cape Breton called MEN OF THE DEEPS
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AT OUR PREVIOUS SOCIETY MEETING we certainly all enjoyed the beautiful slides our own Mary Smith showed us of the mountains she and Earl visited last year in the Southwestern United States..A large crowd sat patiently through the problems we had getting the projection going until a young lad by the name of Boo Ryan showed up and knew the right buttons to push. Thank you Boo. You saved the evening.
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DARREN ARSENAULT, a guitarist and vocalist, entertained us during a pleasant concert on a July Sunday afternoon at the Fort Point
Photo: Jim Sewell
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The Darren Arsenault Concert was a big success. More than 70 people took advantage of the beautiful afternoon and enjoyed relaxing to the music of the talented Mr. Arsenault. The barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs were popular all afternoon. Many people enjoyed the cookies, fresh out of our
bousillage oven. Donna Malone
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Renaissance is happening.: after weather related delay the excavation started and was completed .As we currently stand the basement footing, walls and first main floor walls are standing. The second floor walls are being scheduled to be roughed in by next week. That part of the Renaissance is proceeding very nicely. In regard to the existing museum we encountered some leaks in the basement and the office upstairs. In the process of determining where the leaks were coming from, we discovered the cause of the leaking. We now repaired the cracks and are rebuilding the basement. Simultaneously we discovered a bit of asbestos in the ceiling. This precipitated closing the second floor to the public. Holes were cut and all insulation removed. We are now replacing the insulation and within the next two weeks the gyprock should be finished. By the end of August the second floor is scheduled to be completed. The staff at the museum has done a phantastic job working in the confusion. The office had been removed to the GuessWhat room on the main floor. We are working on the signage for Rte. 331 and once the major part of the construction is completed, we will be in the position to commence fixing up the exterior of the buildings and the site. Theses are very exiting times and we are pleased with the progress to date.We have taken steps to ensure we will not encounter any further water problems inside both the old and new building. We thank everyone for their support and patience during the construction phase. We trust everyone is having a great summer and look forward to seeing you at the concert on the 20th and the first LaHave River Folk Festival on September 2. Any questions: please call the museum or any of the directors.
Gary Malone
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HOUSE PARTY FUND RAISER
Carol Kenny held a 60th birthday party for husband Phil, and suggested guests bring a donation to the Society in lieu of a gift, if they we so inclined. A big thank you to Carol and Phil and their guests for generously supporting the Society, in this way. A reminder to all, a House Party Fund Raiser can be held at any time of the year, with a small or large group. It's a wonderful way for members and friends to support the ongoing efforts of the Society. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL
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FIRST PEOPLES' MI'KMAQ GATHERING
Sat, Aug. 12, - 10-6pm, Marc in Dayspring.
Enjoy a Mi'kmaq Experience and Culture Day with our Mi'kmaq Crafters and Artisans. Learn how to make baskets,porcupine jewellery, dream catchers, drums, write with hieroglyphics, medicine walk, children' activities, dancing, drumming , singing and a feast plus many more. Demonstrations : How to make a Medicine bag,knowledge of bow hunting, animal talk and eel fishing. Lobster and Scallop rolls available at the canteen. Information: Ellen Hunt 634-8017 Mi'kmaq Burial Ground Research Restoration Assc.
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HISTORIC PERNETTE WALKING TOUR
After August 24th Joan Dawson will be available for another walking tour around Pernette Cove, down to the original ferry landing spot and the St. Peter's Cemetery, if there is enough interest. If you want to join her, please leave your name and phone number at the Fort Point Museum (688-1632) daytime, or call Joan at 688-2149 in the evening.
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FIRST LAHAVE RIVER FOLK FESTIVAL Sat. September 2 - at the
Museum
Darren Arsenault and the Society will host the First LaHave River Folk
Festival It will be a full day of entertainment, show casing the talent
of various musicians. A blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast will be followed by barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs. Our bousillage oven will produce baked treats throughout the day. Admission for the day, is $20.00, and don't forget to bring your lawn chair. For information, call the Museum at 688-1632.
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ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
Mary Meagher - Organizer of the Oral History Project - would like to send a special thank you to the committee members which consists of Johanna Rafuse, Maggie Dorning and Phil Kenny. Kathy Sullivan and Ruth Fitzpatrick have offered their services to type the interviews for this project. Their help has been most welcomed and a special thank you goes out to Kathy and Ruth for a job well done. Any person that would like to volunteer for this project, please contact Mary at (902) 688-2154. All help is most welcome and appreciated.
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"DECORATIVE GARDEN BENCH " RAFFLE
The raffle draw for the garden bench was held after the concert and Wanda Wolter of Conquerall Mills went home with it as the lucky winner. Our next raffle will feature the art of Paul Kelly, a successful and well known artist from LaHave.
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WE ALWAYS WELCOME VOLUNTEERS:
we need lots of volunteers: helping out at the Museum, with
garden and yard work, with the new Oral History project, the events in the summer, calling members, new ideas for guest speakers. Please let us know if you can give us some of your time. Any assistance. is greatly appreciated.
contact Johanna Rafuse (688 1674)
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ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR PROGRAMS:
Any good idea for a speaker they would like to hear at our potluck suppers or a subject they would like to be covered or uncovered, please let Gary
(688-1970) or Lesley (693-2062) know,so it can be incorporated into the planning for next year.
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A FRIENDLY REMINDER If you have not paid your dues , please pay your
membership fees at the next meeting or mail to: Roberta Macnab RR.1.Pleasantville, NS B0R 1G0
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IT'S EASY TO BECOME A MEMBER
Just fill out the form below and mail it:
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name:......................................................................
Address:..................................................................
incl. civic address
Phone:home:.............................work:......................
email:......................................................................
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Interests:..................................................................
Dues are $10.00 per person
Please mail to: Fort Point Museum, Membership - Roberta Macnab RR 1
Pleasantville, B0R 1C0
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LUNENBURG COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fort Point Museum, LaHave
- Ste.Marie de Grace
P.O.Box 99, LaHave, NS B0R 1C0 (902) 688-1632 www.fortpointmuseum.com.
email: Ichs-fortpoint@ns.sympatico.ca
Officers: President: Gary Malone (688-1970) Past President: Phil Kenny
(688-2399)
Vice Pres:Johanna Rafuse Bookkeeping:: Dick Joyce Treasurer: Carol
Kenny
Recording Secretary: Donna Malone
Directors: Maggie Dorning, Carol Kenny, Mary Meagher and Jim Sewell
Newsletter: Edith Wolter (543-7702)
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