Events 2013

  • May 25: 10am - Noon
    Our Best to You Food Sale
    St. 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 Noon
    Settlers Museum OPEN for the 2013 Summer Season
    Opening Day is from Noon until 4:30pm
  • Thursday, June 13, 5-7pm
    Suttles and Seawinds Exhibit Reception
    Reception will be held at the Museum
    Details TBA
  • Thursday, July 11, 5-7pm
    Alice Hagen Exhibit Reception
    Reception will be held at the Museum
    Details TBA
  • Monthly 50/50 Lottery
    in support of the Mahone Bay Settlers Museum
    Draw dates are the last Monday of each month

    Tickets are on sale now, $2 each, available at our generous community sponsors: Heritage Awards 2013 FULL DETAILS (PDF)

    Bank of Montreal, Mahone Bay
    Mug & Anchor Pub, Mahone Bay
    Nova Scotia Building Supplies, Blockhouse

    Tickets 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 2011
    The 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, 2013
    HERITAGE RECOGNITION AWARDS PROGRAM 2013
    Nomination deadline is Friday, March 1, 2013
    Heritage Awards 2013 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.
    These awards will recognize efforts in one or more of the following areas:
    • 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, 6-10pm
    2nd Annual Heritage Recognition Awards Dinner
    An event to recognize heritage efforts in our community Heritage Award Dinner 2013

    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 & 14
    Treasures 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 29
    Granny's Attic Yard Sale
    Granny's Attic 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.


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