Events
Repeats every week every Tuesday and every Thursday until Thu Oct 12 2017.
June 6, 2017 to October 12, 2017
Traditional Céilidh
Join us for songs, stories and music, or just a chance to chat about the traditions and history of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic-speaking people at our traditional céilidh.
Regular admission applies.
Time: 2... Repeats every week every Wednesday and every Friday until Fri Oct 13 2017.
June 7, 2017 to October 13, 2017
Milling Frolic
Come and join us at the table for songs and friendly conversation at the Highland Village milling frolic. The Gaels way to make the cloth ready for home use was to wet it, beat it and make a time of... Repeats every week every Monday and every Friday until Mon Aug 28 2017.
July 3, 2017 to August 28, 2017
Guided Storytelling Tour & Milling Frolic
Come join us for a guided storytelling tour of the Highland Village. This special folklife experience will give you insight into the lives and stories of Nova Scotia Gaels. The group will have an... Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Aug 23 2017.
July 5, 2017 to August 23, 2017
Eilean na h-òige | Island of Youth History Program
Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days past. This program will consist of four theme days which include wool... Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Aug 24 2017.
July 6, 2017 to August 24, 2017
Na Deugairean | The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
Partake in this special living history program for teens and get a sense of the responsibilities and the lifestyles of young Gaels in days past. The program features special hands-on activities... Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Aug 25 2017.
July 6, 2017 to August 25, 2017
Spòrs Beag
Join us for a fun morning of Gaelic songs, stories, and traditional games as your children learn what life was like for the Gaelic settlers.
Spòrs Beag is for children aged 5-10
Time - 10:00 am - 12...
August 24, 2017
Feasgar air Chéilidh | Evening Céilidh Tour
Walk with us as we céilidh from house to house for a guided storytelling tour of the Highland Village. This special folklife experience will give you insight into the lives and stories of Nova Scotia...
September 16, 2017
Fill Eachainn Mhóir | Pioneer Day
This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family. See demonstrations of flax processing, candle and soap making, and play horseshoes. Watch the Cash Carding Mill demonstrations, treadle...
September 29, 2017
Là Fhèill Mìcheil | St. Michael’s Day
St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides with eating of a multi-grain bonnach called struan. Join us...
October 7, 2017
Storytelling Tour & Traditional Céilidh
Come join us for a special storytelling tour of the Highland Village. This folklife experience will give you insight into the lives and stories of Nova Scotia Gaels.
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Cost: $25...