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52012 Events
The Crown in Canada Diamond Jubilee Tea Party
In the Lady Amherst Tea Room
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 2:00pm
Friday, September 28th marks the end of the regular season for the Cascapedia River Museum, though we will be open for fixed hours during the Fall Festival. To mark this last day of the season the museum is going to hold a Crown in Canada Diamond Jubilee Tea Party in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee year (60th anniversary of her reign) at two in the afternoon (2:00pm). The stunning Princess Louise Exhibit, which explores the Grand Cascapedia River’s connection to the monarchy, will form the backdrop of the event. A display celebrating the Jubilee has also been developed (courtesy of Kathleen Paquet’s monarchy memorbelia). Come and join us for an afternoon of tea, cake, and laughter. We look forward to seeing you there!
Admission: $2 for members and $5 for non-members
Children 12 and under enter FREE
Refreshments will be served.
Everyone will leave with a small souvenir!
Cascapedia River Museum, 275 Route 299, Cascapedia-St-Jules, Qc. (418) 392-5079
Lecture Series:
Mi’kmaq History, Culture, and Spirituality: An Evening with Bernard Jerome
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 7:00pm
Bernard Jerome will be giving a presentation and talk on the “Mi’kmaq History, Culture, and Spirituality” on Wednesday, September 26th at (7:00 P.M.) seven in the evening at the Cascapedia River Museum. Bernard Jerome, an elder and former Chief of the Gesgapegiag community, has devoted much of his life to studying and disseminating Mi’kmaq culture. He has worked with different Mi’kmaq communities in Maine, Nova Scotia, and of course here on the Gaspe. He has been associated with archaeological digs of Mi’kmaq sites in both the USA and Canada, has helped spearhead major research projects such as the Mi’kmaq Place Names of the Gaspe Project, and regularly leads workshops teaching traditional Mi’kmaq crafts and skills. Join us for an evening of photographs and stories that will take you back in time! We look forward to seeing you there!
Admission: $2 for members and $5 for non-members
Children 12 and under enter FREE
Refreshments will be served.
There will be a door prize!
Cascapedia River Museum, 275 Route 299, Cascapedia-St-Jules, Qc. (418) 392-5079
Lecture Series:
A History of the Grand Cascapedia River - An Evening with Hoagy B. Carmichael
Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 7:00pm
Hoagy B. Carmichael will be giving a presentation and talk on the “The History of the Grand Cascapedia River” on Thursday, September 6th at (7:00 P.M.) seven in the evening at the Cascapedia River Museum. Hoagy B. Carmichael, author and historian, has spent the last twelve years meticulously researching and chronicling the history of the river. His definitive two volume history of the river spans more than 150 years. Join us for an evening of photographs and stories that will take you back in time! We look forward to seeing you there!
Admission: $2 for members and $5 for non-members
Children 12 and under enter FREE
Refreshments will be served.
There will be a door prize!
Cascapedia River Museum, 275 Route 299, Cascapedia-St-Jules, Qc. (418) 392-5079
Exhibition Opening:
The Mi’kmaq and the River
There will be a ceremony celebrating the opening of a new temporary exhibition, “The Mi’kmaq and the River,” Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at (7:00 P.M.) seven in the evening at the Cascapedia River Museum. This exhibit explores the relationship of the Gesgapegiag community with the Grand Cascapedia River through history and today. Many local personalities are featured including George Caplin, Michael Caplin, Renee Condo, Collins Gedeon, and Paul Martin to name but a few. Mi’kmaq culture, artefacts, and local artists are celebrated in the exhibit. Come and immerse yourself in the visual spectacle, sounds, and smells of Mi’kmaq culture!
The opening ceremony to celebrate this new exhibit will begin with a Mi’kmaq prayer and Smudging Ceremony. An honour song will also be performed by Gesgapegiag drummers. Do not miss this event of the season! We look forward to seeing you there!
Admission: $2 for members and $5 for non-members
Children 12 and under enter FREE
Refreshments will be served.
There will be a door prize!
Cascapedia River Museum, 275 Route 299, Cascapedia-St-Jules, Qc. (418) 392-5079
Special Invitation: Princess Tea Party
Attention all little girls:
You are invited to a Princess Tea Party in the Lady Amherst Tea Room of the Cascapedia River Museum at one in the afternoon (1:00pm) on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. You will be greeted by a princess, get to make your own crown, decorate cupcakes, and much more! You will also get to learn about Princess Louise who visited the Grand Cascapedia River more than 100 years ago.
All (children and accompanying adults) are encouraged to dress up for the occasion – break out the sundresses, prom dresses, or old wedding dresses from the back of the closet! A selection of second hand dresses will be available should anyone want them (the museum is accepting donations for this).
Please let us know if you are coming by Tuesday August 21, 2012 4:00 pm so that we can make enough cupcakes for all. Admission is FREE. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cascapedia River Museum, 275 Route 299, Cascapedia-St-Jules, Qc. (418) 392-5079
Lecture Series:
A History of Forestry in the Region
Gordon Duthie will be giving a presentation and talk on the “History of Forestry in the Region” on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at (7:00 P.M.) seven in the evening at the Cascapedia River Museum. Gordon Duthie, a local historian and friend to the heritage community, has amassed a significant collection of photographs and artefacts spanning more than two hundred years which explore the forestry industry in the Cascapedia bay area. He is currently finishing a documentary film project with CASA and is making plans to develop a permanent exhibition exploring these themes in the near future. Join us for an evening of photographs and stories that will take you back in time! We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to seeing you on the big day!
Admission: $2 for members and $5 for non-members, Children 12 and under enter FREE
Tea, coffee, fruit, and treats will be served
There will be a door prize!
Cascapedia River Museum, 275 Route 299, Cascapedia-St-Jules, Qc. (418) 392-5079
A Celebration of the Grand Cascapedia River’s Rich History:
Hoagy B. Carmichael’s Book Launch & Signing and An Artifact Repatriation and Presentation
Hoagy B. Carmichael will be launching his latest publication, The Grand Cascapedia River: A History, Volume II on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at three in the afternoon at the Cascapedia River Museum. This much anticipated second volume spans the history of the river from the 1930s to the present day. The development of the Society and conservation efforts on the river are among the many fascinating topics explored within its pages. Many local personalities are featured. Hoagy B. Carmichael’s books will be available for purchase and he will be present to sign copies and answer questions.
At the opening of this event an artifact presentation will be made to the museum by Gordon MacDonald of Connecticut who is donating a pair of mukluks and seal skin mitts to the museum that once belonged to Warren Gilker. The story behind these artifacts is still being uncovered but the museum is proud to accept them into our collection.
We look forward to seeing you on the big day!
Admission is FREE
Wine, cheese, crackers, fruit, tea, and coffee will be served
Cascapedia River Museum, 275 Route 299, Cascapedia-St-Jules, Qc. (418) 392-5079
Homage to the “Grand” Sculpture Unveiling
There will be an opening of an art exhibition, Homage to the “Grand”, on the 11th of June 2012, Monday, at seven o’clock in the evening at the Cascapedia River Museum.
Homage to the “Grand” marks the beginning of a collection of bronze sculptures aimed to pay tribute to the Grand Cascapedia River. The sculptures were inspired by the artist's history with the river and the town – they celebrate her impressions and reflections on how the “Grand” supports the spirit and vitality of the community by providing one of the most beloved grounds for salmon fishing enthusiasts.
Featured will be the first two (2) and most recent works of local artist Renee Condo. These artworks chronicle the beginnings of an emerging artist.
We look forward to seeing you on the exhibit’s opening night!
Cover charge: $2 for members, $5 for non-members.
Children 12 and under enter free.
Wine, cheese crackers, fruit, tea, and coffee will be served.
A door prize will be given at the close of the evening.
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