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The Isle Madame Historical Society Newsletter
The Informer, 708 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Arichat, N.S. | 902 226 9364 | Find us at imhs.ca
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THE INFORMERJune 2019
The Isle Madame Historical Society’s mission is to collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts and documents
relating to the social, cultural and natural history of Isle Madame for the education and enjoyment of
present and future generations.
From the Desk of the Editor S. Marchand - Terrio
Issue # Seven imhs.ca
: I s l e M a d a m e H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y
7 0 8 V e t e r a n s M e m o r i a l D r i v e
A r i c h a t , N . S .
P . O . B o x 2 2 3 , A r i c h a t , B 0 E 1 A 0
T E L E P H O N E 902 226 9364 TELEPHONE
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Alderney Point 1951 IMHS Ref. # PDG - 047
Marshall Bourinot first curator LeNoir Forge Museum Ref. # AM - 107
From our Picture Archives
As we look forward to the coming months when greeting visitors to the LeNoir Landing site is our priority, I am pleased to say that plans are in place for an exciting summer and fall. The office and booksale opened on May 1st with the museum opening June 4th. Summer staff has been hired, we have been blessed with 3 summer interns, Laurier Fougere, Jaden David and Lauren Boudreau. We have also been able to hire a new site manager Rhea Boudreau who will oversee the day to day activities at the Society.
The month of May started with our Volunteer Appreciation Tea where we had an opportunity to thank the people who have freely given their time and energy to our organization. I was reminded when a I was calling to extend an invitation to one of our volunteers that sometimes a task seems so small to the volunteer but is so valuable to the organization. You may feel that you only told a story but because you along with other volunteers gave of your time, a program happened! Without our volunteer board, and our community volunteers we would not be able to open our doors, carry out our mandate and care for our collection. We are grateful!
On July 4, 2019 at 7:30 we will hold our Annual General Meeting at the Lorenzo Building, 708 Veterans Memorial Drive, Arichat. If you are available please join us and find out more about what has happened in the past year!
West Arichat School IMHS Ref. # WAO - 055
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Events for 2019
Tea in the Museum: Every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00, July 3 to Aug. 21. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, treats and conversation. $5.00 per person
IMHS Summer Learning Series: Sunday June 9 at 2:00 pm - Isle Madame Acadians, Ancestral Identity and Pride - Book Reading and Signing with Odilon Boudreau.
Sunday July 14 at 2:00 pm - Historical Mysteries: Chasing Facts on Isle Madame with Dr. Anne Leavitt.
Sunday Aug. 25 at 2:00 pm - Cemetery Tour, St. John’s Cemetery
Saturday Sept. 21 at 1:00 pm - Painting Workshop with Therese Boudreau
Blacksmithing: -Demonstrations Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, July & August 2:00 - 4:00. -Classes held Thursday afternoons, ages 8 - 80! Projects based on interest and skill level. Cost $65.00 adult, $30.00 under 16, materials included. Each person makes a project to take home. Pre-registration required. Ph. 902 226 9364 or e-mail: [email protected] Blacksmithing Weekend Classes: Sunday Aug. 28 and Sunday Sept. 22 Pre-registration required. (See above)
Kids Days at the Museum: Cost $5.00 per child, family rates available. Ages 5 - 10, 1:30 - 3:00 * Thursday July 11 - Summer Carnival: games, contests and activity booths! * Thursday July 18 - Matter Splatter: get ready for the messy side of science!
* Thursday July 25 - Under The Sea: discover what lives around us!
* Thursday Aug 1 - Puppets Can Move: learn about the art of puppeteering!
Knitting Knots: Join our knitting circle every Tuesday afternoon in the museum 1:30 - 3:30. Beginners welcome!
LeNoir Landing Hammer In: with the Maritime Blacksmithing Association. Sunday July 28 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Come and view demonstrations, experience the traditional art of blacksmithing and chat with Maritime Blacksmiths!
Show & Shine: Vintage and Antique Car Show. Saturday Sept. 14, 2:00 - 4:00,
More details & events can be found on our website: imhs.ca
“ Volunteers Corner”
Why should you become a volunteer with the Isle Madame Historical Society:
* You are needed. * You love history. * You want to see the Isle Madame
Historical Society offer great exhibits that tell our visitors the story of Isle Madame.
Volunteer opportunities are available in many areas.
If you are interested in a volunteer position please contact our office 902 226 9364 or 902 226 2880
Tea In The Museum Wednesday afternoon from 2 - 4
Board of Directors 2018-2019 Anne Leavitt - Chair Ralph Mauger - Vice Brittany Benoit - Secretary Joan Clannon - Treasurer Susan Marchand-Terrio - Admin.
Directors: Leslie Marchand, Jarrod David, Odilon Boudreau, Nancy Samson, Marg Herdman
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Spring 2019
Photos: IMHS
Top Right: Notre Dame de l’Assomption, Arichat
Top Left: Class visit to the LeNoir Forge Museum
Celtic Colours Events:
Oct. 14 - Stories & Songs From the Hearth 2:00 - 4:00 Cost $8
Blacksmithing Classes: Oct. 14 - 9:00 - 12:00 Oct. 15 - 1:00 - 4:00 Oct. 16 - 1:00 - 4:00 Cost $65.00 adult, $30.00 under 16, materials included. Each person makes a project to take home. Pre-registration required.
More details & events can be found on our website: imhs.ca
Isle Madame Built Heritage:
The property featured in this edition of The Informer is the beautiful Notre Dame de l’ Assomption Church (pictured above). Construction of this community landmark began in 1835 with the arrival of Reverend Jean-Baptiste Maranda. The church that was in use
at the time was in very poor condition and it was thought that a new and larger church should be built. Initially the decision was to use stone but that was beyond the means of the congregation so a wooden structure was built.
In 1853, this church became the cathedral church for the newly-created diocese of Arichat. The diocese eventually was moved to Antigonish and this grand building became a proto-cathedral.
Our Lady of Assumption / Notre Dame de l’ Assomption has been a Provincial Registered Property since 1995. Its designation and value for the community is that it is the oldest wooden Catholic Church in Nova Scotia as well as its architectural blend of the Neo-Classical and Gothic Revival architectural styles. For more information about this property visit: https://www.historicplaces.ca
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Any Given Day at LeNoir Landing
Above: Blacksmith Richard giving instruction
Top Right: Photographing Artifacts
Right: Book Reading June 2018
Below: Discovery in the Children’s Corner
Below Right: Painting Class
Photos by IMHS
