Friday Night at Fort Point
Jul
18
6:00 PM18:00

Friday Night at Fort Point

Music Night – Friday, July 18 at 6pm
We’re excited to welcome Sophia Hopkins, a Nova Scotian singer-songwriter whose rich vocals and honest lyrics reflect her deep connection to nature. She’ll be joined by Liam Britten on guitar, performing original songs and a familiar covers.

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July Speaker Meeting
Jul
15
6:30 PM18:30

July Speaker Meeting

Speaker Night , Tuesday July 15 at 6:30pm
Historian Stephen Ernst will be presenting on the Mount Temple, the ship that ran aground off West Ironbound Island in 1907 and has a surprising local and international history. Seating is limited, so we recommend reserving a spot by emailing events@fortpointmuseum.org.

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Friday Night at Fort Point
Jul
4
6:00 PM18:00

Friday Night at Fort Point

🎶 Next Music Night at Fort Point! 🎶
Join us Friday, July 4 from 6–8pm for an evening of live music, BBQ, and ice cream by the river!

We’re excited to welcome Le Maudit Français (Nico), a French-born artist now based on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. His set, Love, Wars & Hope, blends guitar and voice with a mix of originals and covers in both French and English.

Bring a lawn chair, come hungry, and enjoy the view!
Free admission – suggested donation $10

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Friday Night at Fort Point
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

Friday Night at Fort Point

Join us for Music Night, a laid-back evening of live folk and roots music at Fort Point Museum. Tonight, our summer series features talented Mike Simon and the Intentions playing original songs and beloved classics that celebrate community, stories, and the environment.

We suggest donation of $10 to help cover food, supplies, and support the museum’s programming.

Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and welcome summer.

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On National Fantasy: Truth and Reconciliation for Beginners
Jun
17
6:30 PM18:30

On National Fantasy: Truth and Reconciliation for Beginners

Join us for a talk by Seán Kennedy, a settler scholar, professor of Irish literature, and scavenger artist who lives on the South Shore.

This talk explores what nations are, what fantasy is, and how they combine in the form of national fantasies. What is Canada’s national fantasy of itself, and what would it mean to reconcile ourselves to difficult truths that might threaten that fantasy?

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