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Museum Day for Kids

Event Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

1-4 pm           

Keillor House Museum   

Before summer vacation comes to an end, enjoy an afternoon exploring the Keillor House Museum and take part in a variety of museum activities and games. Learn about artifacts from our curatorial assistants, try your hand at making butter, guess the sound, and explore Dorchester through old photographs with our archival assistant. Try your hand at Victorian era games, get crafty, have your photo taken in a costume, and enjoy a sweet treat. 

Admission by donation.

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New Year’s Levee

Event Date: Friday, January 1, 2027

1-4 pm           

Keillor House Museum                                                    

Westmorland Historical Society extends a warm welcome at the Keillor House Museum. Warm up at the crackling hearth fire with homemade soup, chili, sweets and hot drinks. Come enjoy community hospitality following the Dorchester Polar Dip.

506-966-0040

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Friends of the Museum – Potluck

Event Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

5:00 pm

Keillor House Museum

Join us for a social evening and potluck. Interested in learning more about the museum. Meet others – friends of the museum and volunteers.

More information: Bernie 506-864-5811

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Artistry Festival – Sandpiper Festival

Event Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026

August 8 and 9
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Keillor House Museum & St. James Textile Museum

Try your hand at traditional skills, talk to artisans, watch demonstrations and shop for artisan products.  

Carding wool, spinning yarn, weaving, rug hooking, basket weaving, sheep shearing, hearth cooking. Check Facebook for details. www.facebook.com/keillorhouse

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Artistry Festival – Sandpiper Festival

Event Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

August 8 and 9    11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Keillor House Museum & St. James Textile Museum

Try your hand at traditional skills, talk to artisans, watch demonstrations and shop for artisan products.  

Carding wool, spinning yarn, weaving, rug hooking, basket weaving, sheep shearing, hearth cooking. Check Facebook for details. www.facebook.com/keillorhouse

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Victorian Garden Party & Tour

Event Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

July 25,  1:00 pm (Rain date July 26)

$15, party of 4 $50

Keillor House Museum

Bring a friend, come for tea, scones and homemade jams served by museum guides. Tour the museum, enjoy an educational garden tour and learn the historical background of the garden plantings.

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Lady Smith Market

Event Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

July 18 and 19

22 Woodlawn Ave. Dorchester

Keillor House Museum, Booth 

Come visit our booth at the Lady Smith Market for St. James Textile products and great gift items.

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