The Gazette: June 2023
The Gazette: Dartmouth Heritage Museum’s Quarterly Newsletter, June 2023
In this issue:
Spotlight on Quaker House
Whaling for Work
The Tale of a Whale’s Eye
Shoes in the Wall
Marriage Certificate Mystery
And More!
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Upcoming Events & Exhibits:
TinType Pop Up Photography at Quaker House
JUNE 24th 2023 | QUAKER HOUSE 57 OCHTERLONEY | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alanah Correia will be at Quaker House taking photos using the wet plate collodion process (Tin type), a process that photographers used in the mid 1800s. Book your time on her website https://correiaphoto.com/book
Rosemary Lawton Performance
JULY 9th 2023 | 2PM | EVERGREEN HOUSE 26 NEWCASTLE STREET | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Celtic Violinist, singer, and songwriter Rosemary Lawton will be performing in the Red Parlour at Evergreen. She will be joined by musician Clare Follett. Limited Seating. Tickets are $25
Call the museum for details 902-464-2300 or visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rosemary-lawton-at-the-dartmouth-heritage-museum-tickets-662967663127
Pride Tea
JULY 15th 2023 | EVERGREEN HOUSE 26 NEWCASTLE STREET | BY DONATION, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Drop in at Evergreen for a rainbow themed tea party to celebrate pride.
Historic Places Days
JULY 8th to 23rd 2023 | EVERGREEN HOUSE & QUAKER HOUSE | NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Celebrate the historic places and stories around us. This year, we have created a brochure highlighting the history of land that these historic houses are built on. from Mi’kmaq land use to native plants, there is more to our story. Follow along on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
MORE UPDATES TO COME!