Archive: Events

Keillor House Museum Opening Garden Party

Event Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
The Westmorland Historical Society invites you to celebrate the opening of the Keillor House Museum and the St. James Textile Museum at our Garden Party on Saturday, 10th June.

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.

Date: Saturday 10th June 2023

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue:  Keillor House Museum, 4974 Main Street, Dorchester, NB

Entry is FREE and everyone is welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Lady Smith Manor Christmas Market

Event Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022

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

 

 

Victorian Christmas Dinner

Event Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022

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.

Victorian Christmas Dinner

Event Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022

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.

Keillor Hearth Cooking

Event Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022

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.

Keillor Hearth Cooking

Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022

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.

Dinner With The Keillors

Event Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022

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.

Salad Plate Take Out Dinner

Event Date: Monday, August 1, 2022

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.

 

Garden Tour & Tea at Keillor House

Event Date: Saturday, July 23, 2022

Join our flower bed gardener for an informative tour of the Keillor House Gardens.

Delve into the history and purpose of the large variety of plants here at the museum then join the costumed staff of the museum for tea and refreshments.

23rd July 2022

$15/person.

Must be reserved in advance by calling 506-379-6633.

Lady Smith Manor Summer Market

Event Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Visit the Keillor House costumed staff at our booth at the Lady Smith Manor Summer Market.

Join us for tea or take a stroll with our guides for a Walking Tour of Historic Dorchester.

Sat 16th & Sun 17th July 2022

Tickets $5 | Under 12s Free

Find all the details here: Lady Smith Manor Summer Market