Events 2013
- May 25: 10am - NoonOur Best to You Food SaleSt. James Parish Hall, Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, NS
Featuring Fantastic Home Baked Goods!
Local residents and restaurants cook and bake in their kitchens just for you.
Come early to get the best selection of delicious cupcakes, cookies, homebaked pies, breads, soups and much more at this amazing annual event.
All proceeds benefit the Mahone Bay Settlers Museum. - May 25 at NoonSettlers Museum OPEN for the 2013 Summer Season
Opening Day is from Noon until 4:30pm
- Thursday, June 13, 5-7pmSuttles and Seawinds Exhibit Reception
Reception will be held at the Museum
Details TBA - Thursday, July 11, 5-7pmAlice Hagen Exhibit Reception
Reception will be held at the Museum
Details TBA - Monthly 50/50 Lottery
in support of the Mahone Bay Settlers MuseumDraw dates are the last Monday of each monthTickets are on sale now, $2 each, available at our generous community sponsors:
FULL DETAILS (PDF)
Bank of Montreal, Mahone Bay
Mug & Anchor Pub, Mahone Bay
Nova Scotia Building Supplies, BlockhouseTickets will also be sold at The Mahone Bay Settlers Museum, June through September, and at events sponsored by the Mahone Bay Founders Society.
Draw Dates will be the last Monday of each month, to be drawn at regular meetings of the Mahone Bay Founders Society Board of Directors, starting Monday, February 25, 2013.
Gaming Licence No. AGD-007260-12
Allocation of ticket sales revenue
Total ticket sales each month will be split, with 50% paid to the monthly ticket winner, and 50% to the Mahone Bay Founders Society for operational expenses of the Mahone Bay Settlers Museum.
This lottery will be conducted according to the Ticket Lottery Guidelines of the Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Division, Rev. December 2011The Mahone Bay Founders Society is dedicated to the stewardship of our area's heritage and operates the Mahone Bay Settlers Museum, a vibrant community based organization, serving and engaging both residents and visitors through the preservation and celebration of our unique history and culture. - January 7 - February 28, 2013Nomination deadline is Friday, March 1, 2013
These awards will recognize efforts in one or more of the following areas:
FULL DETAILS and APPLICATION FORM (PDF)
The Mahone Bay Founders Society has established this award to acknowledge and honour individuals, groups, or projects, that have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the conservation of heritage in Mahone Bay and area. More than one award may be given.- ADVOCACY for preservation or heritage issues
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE dedicated to preserving heritage
- RESTORATION OR ADAPTIVE REUSE of a heritage building or structure
- INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES of conservation and restoration methods
- Increasing the awareness through PUBLICATIONS, PUBLIC MEDIA, OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
- YOUTH AWARD
CLICK HERE to view and print complete information and the APPLICATION FORM (PDF)
- April 13, 2013, 6-10pm2nd Annual Heritage Recognition Awards DinnerAn event to recognize heritage efforts in our community
Reception at 6:00, Dinner at 7:00
Legion Branch No. 49, 21 Pond Street, Mahone Bay
Tickets: $25, available at Kinburn Pharmacy, Mahone Bay (624-8347)With Guest Speaker:
Meghan Hallett, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Meghan offers her expertise regarding the impact of religious buildings on our cultural landscape.
The Mahone Bay Founders Society has established this award to acknowledge and honour individuals, groups, or projects, that have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the conservation of heritage in Mahone Bay and area. More than one award may be given. - July 13 & 14Treasures of Mahone Bay
A summer celebration of our local heritage.
Be part of the celebration this summer as the Mahone Bay Settlers Museum hosts a weekend of special activities reflecting the timeless enchantment of one of Canada's heritage towns.
MORE DETAILS TBA - September 28 and 29Granny's Attic Yard Sale
Location: 363 Main Street, Mahone Bay, in the parking lot of The Eclectic Garage.
The sale will begin at 9:00 AM and will continue for most of the afternoon. We hope to see you there!
All proceeds benefit the Mahone Bay Settlers Museum.