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Special Events
                Details of events will be announced as they become available.
                This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

                The 2nd Monday of Each Month (May - October) at 7:00pm
                Shiretown Talks
                (Donations welcome)

                Every Sunday (July & August) at 3:00pm
                Homemade Ice Cream
                Cost $2.00 (Museum admission NOT required)

                May 4 (Wednesday)
                District 2 Regional Heritage Fair
                Public viewing of student projects 3:00pm - 4:00pm
                Awards Ceremony in Court House 4:00pm

                May 21-23
                Official Opening Weekend
                Museum and Gift Shop open for the season.
                Ceremonial Tree Planting on Saturday at 4:00pm followed by
                Community Pot Luck at 4:30pm in the Community Hall.

                July 2 (Saturday)
                First Annual R.B. Bennett Day
                Celebrate birthday of Canada's 11th Prime Minister.
                Enjoy old-time entertainment, fun and games.
                12 noon - 4:00pm (FREE ADMISSION)

                July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
                Quilt Show & Sale
                Tuesday to Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
                Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm (Admission $2.00)
                Display and sale of many local hand crafted quilts and goods.

                August 14 (Sunday)
                Collector's Showcase
                Display of local private collections
                10:00am - 4:00pm (Admission $1.00)

                September 25 (Sunday)
                Antique Road Show
                2:00pm - 4:00pm
                Have your antiques appraised
                ($5.00 per item or 3 for $10.00)

                October 1 (Saturday)
                Fall Harvest Day
                Culture Day celebration of the community's rich heritage,
                creativity, art, craftsmanship, music & dance.
                10:30am - 4:30pm (FREE ADMISSION)

                October 15 (Saturday)
                "Bounty of The County" Dinner
                Local produce dinner 6:00pm Entertainment to follow
                Advance tickets $20.00

                October 28 (Friday) & 29 (Saturday)
                Haunted Captain's House
                5:00pm - 8:00pm daily (Admission $5.00)

                November 19 (Saturday) & 20 (Sunday)
                Celtic Christmas Concert
                Festive music, singing, dancing & refreshments
                Sat. Nov 19 at 7:00pm   Sun. Nov 20 at 2:00pm
                Advance tickets $10.00

                December 4 (Saturday)
                Christmas in the Country
                Gingerbread House Contest (in Hall)
                Lighting of Museum Christmas Tree & Carol Sing


                Check back here for the latest updates.

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