Our 2024 Grand Opening is a free event. All are welcome to come celebrate the start of the 2024 season for Keillor House Museum and St. James Textile Museum! Featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony, open house, refreshments, and the launch of a new book by local author Genie Coates.
Join us at 5:00 p.m. on June 23rd, 2024 for the Westmorland Historical Society’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Dorchester Veterans Community Center, 4955 Main Street, Dorchester. We will serve a dinner of roast beef, potato, vegetables, and dessert, which must be booked in advance at $30 per person. Please send an email to keillorhousemuseum@gmail.com to reserve a plate. The AGM is open to the public and free to attend if not opting for the dinner. We will feature presentations from local authors Genie Coates and Renee Belliveau as well as a silent auction.
Enjoy a Victorian Garden Party including our opening ceremony, the performance of a historical Dorchester play, refreshments, music, games on the lawn and an opportunity to tour the museum and gardens.
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Keillor House Museum, 4974 Main Street, Dorchester, NB
Entry is FREE and everyone is welcome.
Visit the Keillor House costumed staff at our booth at the Lady Smith Manor Christmas Market.
Join us for tea or take a stroll with our guides for a Walking Tour of Historic Dorchester.
Sat 12th & Sun 13th November 2022
Tickets $5 | Under 12s Free
An elegant festive dinner served with the glow of candlelight and the crackling hearth fire, surrounded by extraordinary decorations and numerous Christmas trees.
Wine included.
3rd Dec 2022
6,30pm
$75/person.
Must be reserved in advance by calling 506-379-6633.
An elegant festive dinner served with the glow of candlelight and the crackling hearth fire, surrounded by extraordinary decorations and numerous Christmas trees.
Wine included.
26th Nov 2022
6,30pm
$75/person.
Must be reserved in advance by calling 506-379-6633.
Experience the magic of the hearth.
Prepare a stew in a cauldron over the open flame, cook biscuits in the wall oven and bake a pie in a Dutch oven over embers on the open hearth. All the way from starting the fire to eating the meal: experience the whole process.
This slow food adventure is suitable for ages 8 and up and is designed for groups of 2 to 8 people.
Advance reservations required.
24th September 2022
$35/person.
Call 506-379-6633 to reserve your spot.
Hearth Cooking will take place on September 10 and 24, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. Other dates are available, call to inquire.
Experience the magic of the hearth.
Prepare a stew in a cauldron over the open flame, cook biscuits in the wall oven and bake a pie in a Dutch oven over embers on the open hearth. All the way from starting the fire to eating the meal: experience the whole process.
This slow food adventure is suitable for ages 8 and up and is designed for groups of 2 to 8 people.
Advance reservations required.
10th September 2022
$35/person.
Call 506-379-6633 to reserve your spot.
Hearth Cooking will take place on September 10 and 24, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. Other dates are available, call to inquire.
Join us at 6 pm for a Yorkshire inspired Dining Experience that you will not forget.
Enjoy a three course Roast Beef meal of traditional Yorkshire foods.
Wine included.
20th August 2022
6pm
$35/person.
Must be reserved in advance by calling 506-379-6633.
Keillor House Museum is holding a Fundraising Take-Out Salad Plate Dinner in celebration of Yorkshire Day on Monday, August 1st 2022. It also happens to be New Brunswick Day!
Monday 1st August 2022
Pick-up will be between 11 am and 4 pm.
$20 each and includes dinner and dessert.
Must be ordered in advance by calling 506-379-6633 before July 28th.
