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| Loyalist Stamp Issue and Cancellation Monday May 5th Shelburne Post Office for the rest of 2008 all mail will go out with our own Cancellation. Stamp collectors and souvenir hunters alike will be very interested in a number of stamp products being introduced by the Loyalist Landing 2008 Society, in consultation with local collectors and the Shelburne Post Office. These will be available as of May 5th and will be a colourful reminder of the 225th anniversary of the Loyalist landing in 1783. The Loyalist Landing 2008 Society invites you to join Post Mistress Susan Nash and staff at a reception to launch the new stamp products at the Post Office on May 5th from 10 am to 1 pm. The regional manager for Canada Post and Society members will also be on hand to cut the cake. Guests are encouraged to dress Loyalist style for the occasion! |
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| June through August, 2008 | ||
| Special Loyalist Museum Displays The Shelburne Museum Complex (the Dory Shop Museum, the Muir-Cox Shipyard and the Ross-Thomson House & Store Museum) will feature special displays throughout the summer months highlighting the Loyalists and the early days of Shelburne. The Museum is located at 8 Maiden Lane in the historic district and is open from 1st June to 15th October, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Click Here for more information Loyalist Book Launches and Readings Click Here for more details on these events 6 June 2008, 7 pm, Osprey Arts Centre Loyalists and Layabouts: The Rapid Rise and Faster Fall of Shelburne, Nova Scotia 1783-1792. More 27 June 2008, 7 pm, Osprey Arts Centre Founding Families who Came and Stayed in Shelburne 1783 -1787 17 July 2008, 7 pm, Osprey Arts Centre Captain William Booth Royal Corps of Engineers Shelburne 1787 -1789 18 July 2008, 3:30 - 5 pm, Osprey Arts Centre Official Launch of the Captain Gideon White Family Papers: Loyalists of Shelburne For more details, See Poster. 18 October 2008, Stone Church, Clark’s Harbour, Cape Sable Island Lost Mariners of Shelburne County Volume 3 |
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| Tuesday 8th July, 2008 | ||
| Let's Give Cancer The Boot! Fashion Show Poster Here Tuesday, July 8, 2 pm, Osprey Arts Centre Many of the fashions that will be featured in the show, including everything from comfy jeans to glitzy little numbers, will be provided and modelled by cancer survivors. Adivas Place, a recent addition to the Shelburne retail landscape, will also provide some of the latest fashions from its boutique. Anyone with a favourite special dress or outfit is invited to model it at the show in memory of a loved one. If a dress is not available, a prize donation in memory of someone who lost their battle with cancer or to celebrate someone who is now cancer free is welcome. There is no admission charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Yarmouth Hospital Oncology Unit and the Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund. Yarmouth Hospital fundraisers will also be at the show selling raffle tickets on a hooked floor mat with a striking fish design that is valued at $1,000. The Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund is a local program that provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families in the Municipality of Barrington and Cape Sable Island. For additional information on the fashion show or to participate, please contact Rita Jenkins at 637-2950. |
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| July through August, 2008 | ||
| Horse and Carriage Tours Enjoy a guided tour of Shelburne’s historic district as you amble along in a period horse-drawn carriage. Mark Henneberry and Sam will be your hosts. Tours will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 pm, starting at the Visitor Information Centre on Dock Street, along the historic Dock Street area, up George Street, along Water Street and returning to the Visitor Information Centre. The carriage holds six passengers and each tour will vary between 45 to 60 minutes. Tours are $15 per person. When the horse & carriage tours are not running, interpreter Logan Harris will also provide a walking tour of the historic district. Walking tours are $5 per person. Tickets for both tours are available at the Visitor Information Centre, Dock Street, 875-4547. Prince of Wales Historic Dancers Shelburne's own troupe of historic dancers will entertain with 18th Century dance throughout the summer. Loyalist Gatherings - Tea and Displays Every Thursday throughout July and August 2008, 2-4 pm, Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society, Water Street, Shelburne. Weekly teas and family displays featuring Loyalist families. Refreshment recipes from Loyalist Foods in Today’s Recipes, a social historical cookbook written by local author Eleanor Robertson Smith, will be served by hosts and hostesses in period dress depicting Loyalist ancestors. This will be an interactive afternoon where visitors can learn about life in the late 18th century and also discover family roots. For more information, please contact the Society at (902) 875-4299 or Email the Society. |
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| Friday 11th - Sunday 13th July, 2008 | ||
| Waterfront Weekend ·Full Schedule Here The weekend's exciting events will be geared for total family participation and enjoyment! Longboats in Shelburne Harbour "Political Races” - Municipality, Town and other politicians in boat races Queen of Hearts Dory Club Bathtub Races Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club - Spring Series Handicap Race and Albacore Racing Navy ship tours - HMCS KINGSTON Tall Ships tours - Peers' Fancy and Liana's Ransom Midway with Mainland Amusements Soapbox Derby Motorcycle Show & Shine Crafts, Fleas & Collectibles Market Loyalist Family Treasure Hunt Loyalist Fireworks Waterfront Concerts - Kidzact, Fri 11 Jul - Dixacadie and the Smith Family, Sat 12 Jul - 14 Wing Greenwood Pipes & Drums, Sun 13 Jul Sky Diving Demonstration Exhibits and more every day! - Canadian Forces Proud to Serve - Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary with Bobbie the Boat - RCMP - Search and Rescue - Cormorant Over-the-Water SAR Demo - Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department - Environment Canada - Natural Resources - Various community groups - Local artists, carvers and artisans Click Here for more details on this event |
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| June through September, 2008 | ||
| Welcome to Shelburne County! Different Communities in Shelburne County will be highlighted. Watch for more details - Scheduled so far: Sandy Point (June 28 and 29) Clyde River (Jul 2), Shag Harbour (Aug 16), Sable River (Sept.) |
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| Tuesday 15th July, 2008 | ||
| Graveyard Tours Spend the evening on a guided tour of several of our local graveyards. Discover the meaning of the symbols and images found on the stones and the materials used to make the stones. Our period-dressed guide will enlighten you about the lives of these early ancestors. There are 23 stones marking Loyalist burial sites in these cemeteries. More details to follow. |
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| Thursday 17th July to Sunday 20th July, 2008 | ||
| Grand Re-enactment Weekend Full Schedule Here International-level event featuring Loyalist Landing re-enactment and 18th century encampments Introduction of the Shelburne Fyfe Harbour Skirmish Suttlers' Village Special Church Service Commemorative Ceremony at the Cenotaph Loyalist Garden Party Pageant of 18th Century Fashions Rug Hooking and Quilt Exhibit - Poster Coastal Oldies Antique Car Show Provincial Town Crier Competition Click Here for more details on this event Centennial House Tour with Heritage and Contemporary Hooked Rug Display 19 July 2008, Robertson Smith House, Hammond Street, Shelburne Enjoy a tour through a provincially-registered centennial home built in 1907 by master ship carpenters. Original features and architecture typical of the era can still be seen throughout this heritage home. Visitors will be guided by rug hooking enthusiasts who will describe different forms of rug displayed and demonstrate techniques, such as Mi’kmaq designs using natural dyes. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society at 875-4299 or Email the Society. |
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| Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th July, 2008 | ||
| Graveyard Tours Spend the evening on a guided tour of several of our local graveyards. Discover the meaning of the symbols and images found on the stones and the materials used to make the stones. Tours start at the Court House/Municipal Building on Hammond Street. Your costumed guide/interpreter will be Danny Holmes. Cost is $5 per person. Contact the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society at 875-4299 for more info. |
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| Thursday 24th July through Sunday 27th July, 2008 | ||
| Founders’ Days Weekend Full Schedule Here Annual celebration of Shelburne’s Loyalist heritage featuring musical entertainment, booths, vendors and something for the whole family. Click Here for more details on this event |
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| Friday 25th July through Sunday 27th July, 2008 | ||
| Harmony Bazaar Nova Scotia Festival of Women & Song. Trio of musical days in Lockeport, NS Please visit www.harmonybazaar.com and for more details: 2008 Schedule. |
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| Tuesday, 29th July and Wednesday, 30th July 2008 | ||
| 11 am and 2 pm daily - Birchtown Historic Site Free Guided Tours of an Active Archaeological Excavation Site Hosted by the Black Loyalist Heritage Society. Contact the BLHS at 875-1310 or 875-1606 for more details and to register. Click here for poster. |
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| Saturday 2nd August & Sunday 3rd August, 2008. Hosted by the Black Loyalist Heritage Society | ||
| March to Birchtown Weekend Saturday, 2 August 2008, March to Birchtown in homage to the Black Loyalists who first made the journey. Registration fee is $10 per person, which includes the BBQ. For the BBQ only, fee is $5 per person. Please contact the Black Loyalist Heritage Society at 875-1310 or 875-1606 to register. Saturday, 2 August 2008, 8 pm, Bowood Evening concert featuring Asia and Nu Gruv with special guest NeaveH. At the Calestone Centre, Bowood, 455 Sandy Point Road. Doors open at 7 pm, show time at 8 pm. Tickets are $22.60 per person. Visit www.bowood.biz for more info or contact the Black Loyalist Heritage Society at 875-1310 or 875-1606. Advance tickets available at the BLHS office and at Bowood. Sunday, 3 August 2008, 7 pm, Osprey Arts Centre, Shelburne "A New Hope", a one-woman play written by Shelley Hamilton, is based on the historical accounts of John Clarkson's mission to America in 1791 to improve the conditions of the Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia and to promote the colonization of Sierra Leone in Africa. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students. Advance tickets available at The Whirligig Bookshop in Shelburne. For more info, contact the Black Loyalist Heritage Society at 875-1310 or 875-1606. Click Here for more details on these events |
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| Friday 8th August - Sunday August 10th 2008 Hosted by the Black Loyalist Heritage Society | ||
| AMISTAD Weekend The Freedom Schooner Amistad will be visiting Nova Scotia as part of the celebration of the 225th anniversary of the arrival of the Black Loyalists in our province to establish the first and largest free Black community in Nova Scotia. The ship will be berthed at the Shelburne Marine Terminal and will take part in a variety of events as part of the Loyalist Landing celebrations. The Black Loyalist Heritage Society invites you to join them for a weekend of history, heritage and celebration. Click here for the full schedule. Sankofa Youth Sail - Sunday, 10th August 2008 Among the many exciting events during the Amistad Weekend, the Sankofa Youth Diversity Sail will be held on Sunday, 10th August. This program, offered free of charge, is open to youth aged 13 to 18. Application deadline is Thursday, 7th August. Click here for full details and the application. |
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| Saturday 20th September thru Sunday September 21st, 2008 | ||
| Whirligig & Weathervane Festival Named Best Community Festival in Nova Scotia in 2007. Come join the fun at the 9th annual festival. For more info, visit www.whirligigfestival.com Duck Calling contest Theatre Performance and musical entertainment |
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| October 2008 | ||
| Aboriginal Month Click Here for more details on this event |
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| Saturday 25th October, 2008 | ||
| Ghost Tours Join us for a creepy night-time crawl through Shelburne’s historic district. Guides will attempt to steer you clear of the mischievous ghosts that still haunt the district Watch this calendar for more details |
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| Sunday 30th November, 2008 | ||
| A Loyalist Christmas The Loyalist Landing 2008 Society and the Osprey Arts Centre invite you to a Christmas concert featuring Nova Brilliante. Guests are invited to dress in 18th century attire one last time. Click Here for more details on this event |
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| Wednesday 31st December, 2008 | ||
| New Year’s Eve Ball End a memorable year in style! This modern, semi-formal ball will be held at the Osprey Arts Centre. Click Here for more details on this event |
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| Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 | ||
| Loyalist Levee This is an amalgamation and expansion of the annual levees of the Town of Shelburne and the Municipality of Shelburne Click Here for more details. |
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| Monday, February 4th, 2008 | ||
| Black History Month The Black Loyalist Heritage Society presents the docu-drama Rough Crossings, based on the novel by Simon Schama, Click Here for more details. |
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| March 2008 | ||
| Loyalists on Ice a Month-Long series of events: · Sunday 2nd March 2008 - Loyalist-themed performance by Shelburne County Figure Skating Club · Wednesday 12th March 2008 - Free family skate in Loyalist dress Municipal Recreation Roadshow - Monday, 10 March, 1-5 pm, Gunning Cove Firehall; Thursday, 18 March, 1-5 pm, Sable River Community Hall. Free fun activities for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For info, contact Michelle at 875-3544 ext 229 or Click Here. |
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| Sunday 27th April, 2008 | ||
| Spring Fling Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra musical concert Click Here for more details on this event |
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| Sunday 4th May, 2008 | ||
| Loyalist Landing Celebration A day-long series of events: · Ecumenical commemorative church service · Loyalist bonfire and rations. Longboat Launching Click Here for more details on this event |
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| Saturday 7th June, 2008 | ||
| Spring into Shelburne! A day long series of events: · 2nd Annual Town-wide Yard & Sidewalk Sale from 8 am - 2 pm · Waterfront Auction from 2 - 5 pm · The Jimmy Flynn Show starting at 8 pm Click Here for more details on this event |
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Past Events
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| · | Landing of Governor Parr at Port Roseway |
| · | Renaming Ceremony |
| · | Parade of Loyalist Families |
| · | Parade of Lights |
| · | Loyalist Photo Shoot |
| · | 18th Century Governor's Ball & Banquet |
| · | Loyalist Fireworks |
| · | Osprey Arts Centre Youth Activities |
| · | Loyalist Flower Show and Tea starring Neville MacKay |
| · | Shelburne Idol |