Sable Island, A Photo Essay by Damian Lidgard
Thursday, February 9, 7:00pm
Damian Lidgard is a zoologist and wildlife photographer who has been visiting Sable Island yearly since 1997. His photography has won awards, been featured in several publications, including the French magazine Thalassa, and has been exhibited at a number of art galleries. Visit him at lidgardphotography.com.
$4 non members, $2 members

Bridgewater's Brookside Cemetery,
A Walk in the Past (Peter Oickle)
Sunday, February 26, 2pm
The presentation and discussion will look at the history of the cemetery, some of the prominent citizens buried there, and the evolution of headstones and carvings at the cemetery.Peter is a member of the Museum Commission and Vice-chair of the Bridgewater Heritage Advisory Committee, archivist/historian at St. Paul's Church Bridgewater, member of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia and is published in The Griffin.
$4 non members, $2 members

Testing the Lifeboats. Titanic. Built in Belfast, Remembered in Halifax
Blair Beed, author, historian, tour guide
Sunday, March 25, 2:00 pm
Blair Beed has been leading bus tours through Halifax with a focus on the Titanic for 38 years. His book, Titanic Victims in Halifax Graveyards addresses what happened after the ship sank, what happened to the victims floating in the ocean, and how Halifax responded.
$4 non members, $2 members

The War of 1812
Castine Exhibition, when Nova Scotia owned Maine
John Boileau, author and historian
Sunday, April 1, 2:00pm
John Boileau's interest in Canadian history has been instrumental in his writing career which began after his retirement from the Canadian army in 1999. During his 37-year career in the forces he served in Canada, Germany, the United States, Cyprus and the United Kingdom. He was Consulting Editor for A Century of Service: Canada's Armed Forces From the Boer War to East Timor, by Jim Lotz, published in 2000. His articles can be found in The Beaver, Legion Magazine, Saltscapes, the Halifax Sunday Herald and the Saint John Telegraph-Journal. He and his wife, Miriam, live on the shores of St Margaret's Bay, NS.

Royal Memorabelia Show and Tell
Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22
In honour of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, we are inviting the public to show off their 'Royal Family Memorabilia' at the museum on  April 21 and April 22, from 1-5pm.  Items should be brought to the Museum on April 20 after 1pm.  We will have tables set up for you to lay out your treasures, and they will be monitored at all times throughout the weekend. As space is limited, please contact the Museum at 543-4033  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you would like to take part!

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MARCH BREAK 2012

Knit a Slouchy Hat!
March 12, 14, 16 - 2-4pm
Cost is $32 which covers all materials.
Designed for girls age 12-15, this workshop takes place over 3 days, and girls will have some knitting 'homework' as well! Our instructor is Angela Churchill. The workshop is limited to 12 girls, and payment must be made·to ensure a spot.·

Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt, March 13, 2-4pm
Cost is $10 per child
Designed for kids age 9-11, this event involves teams of 2 embarking on scavenger hunts throughout the Museum, with a light snack to wrap up the afternoon. Children must follow all museum rules or they will be asked to leave.
The event is limited to 12 children, and payment must be made to ensure a spot.

Felting for Kids and Parents, March 15, 10am-Noon
Designed for children ages 5-8 and their parents, together you will make a felt board, with people, animals and flowers to stick all over it! Cost is $10 per child and all materials are provided. This class is limited to 10 children and they must be accompanied by a parent.  Payment must be made to guarantee a spot.

Tied Felt Pillow for Tweens, March 15, 2:00pm
Designed for kids age 9-12, the group will make a tied felt pillow with fun adornments.
Cost is $10 and all materials are provided.
This class is limited to 8 and payment must be made to guarantee a spot.