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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Event Date:
Saturday, July 2, 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. $35/person. Call 506-379-6633 to reserve your spot.
Hearth Cooking will take place on July 2, 2022 starting at 1:00pm.
Other dates are available, call to inquire.
Event Date:
Saturday, June 11, 2022
The Westmorland Historical Society is pleased to announce they will be holding their 56th annual museum opening ceremony on Saturday, June 11th at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon.
Date: Saturday 11th June 2022
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Keillor House Museum, 4974 Main Street, Dorchester, NB
Everyone is welcome.
Join us for a look at our exhibit exploring “Free and Accepted Masons”.
Our Curator will be on hand to discuss the exhibit and answer any questions about it.
A light reception will follow.
Both Keillor House Museum and St. James Textile Museum will be open for the season from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily between June 11 and September 3, 2022.
Reduced hourrs will be in effect from 3rd Sept until 25th Sept when we will open Wed – Sun between 10am and 5pm.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Event Date:
Monday, November 29, 2021
The Westmorland Historical Society will be hosting its Strategic Action Planning meeting on November 29th, 2021 at Lady Smith Manor in Dorchester from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
The meeting will follow our normal board meeting which will also run at the Lady Smith Manor from 4:00-5:00 pm.
The Strategic Planning Meeting is open to directors, members and staff. However, due to Covid19 restrictions we had to limit attendees to 15 people to meet social distancing requirements and board members will be given priority.
All attendee’s must be doubly vaccinated, masked when not seated, and provide proof of vaccine with government issued ID at the door.
Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided.
If you would like to attend, please email Miriam Andrews at keillorhousemuseum@gmail.com to confirm your interest by November 25th.
Date: Monday 29th November 2021
Time: 5pm – 6.30pm
Online: To attend, please email Miriam Andrews at keillorhousemuseum@gmail.com to confirm you interest by November 25th.
Event Date:
Sunday, June 12, 2022
The Westmorland Historical Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting and Dinner on Sunday June 12th at 4.30 pm – 7pm. All society members are welcome to join.
Date: Sunday 12th June 2022
Time: 4.30pm – 7pm (4.30pm – Meet and Greet, 5pm – 7pm – Dinner and AGM)
Venue: Lady Smith Manor, 22 Woodlawn Road, Dorchester, NB E4K 3A8
Guest Speaker: Miriam Andrews – “The Life and Times of Lady Smith Manor”
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Payment Options: Cash or Cheque – (Tickets must be reserved in advance).
Reserve your seat by emailing keillorhousemuseum@gmail.com or calling 506 379 6633.
Cheques should be made payable to: Westmorland Historical Society Inc.
Tickets must be booked in advance and are limited due to COVID and space. The last day of ticket sales will be Thursday 9th June.
If you would like to become a member, and join us at the AGM, please go to this link and complete the membership form provided:
http://keillorhousemuseum.com/website/wp-content/uploads/WHS_Membership_2017.pdf
