Closing for Special Event (Tearoom)
The Rose & Kettle Tearoom will be closed on Saturday August 26th as we prepare our dining room for a special event. The farm and all other museum buildings will be open as usual! Read More →
News
Spring Raffle
Spring has sprung! How would you like to win a one-of-a-kind garden sculpture with hanging flower baskets?! This piece is sure to add some heritage charm and a pop of colour to your yard! Hand-forged by our blacksmith Kevin Thomas, this unique piece was crafted from a repurposed wagon wheel, and repurposed whiffle tree, and adorned with 2 metal and organic coconut-husk flowering baskets! Read More →
We are Hiring!
The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum has a small permanent staff and relies heavily on volunteers to support areas of the museum, year round. During the operational season, from May through October, and occasionally off-season, we are joined by seasonal staff working in a variety of functions, from exhibits and archives to retail and marketing, to gardening and grounds keeping. To learn more about the employment opportunities available, please visit here. Read More →
The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society is awarded The John Bragg Award!
We have some very exciting news to share! We (The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society) were one of three organizations chosen to receive The John Bragg Award of $50,000! The John Bragg Award empowers communities to share the stories of inspiring people who have shaped Atlantic Canadian history and society. The Rosemary Eaton Legacy Project, supported by the River Philip Foundation, will include the installation of an outdoor classroom and art installation along the Farm Walk, inspired by Rosemary Eaton’s passion and advocacy for wetlands in Cole Harbour. We are thrilled to be one of the recipients of the John Bragg Award, and can’t wait to share the Rosemary … Read More →
Annual General Meeting 2023
Join us for the Annual General Meeting of the Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society! Taking place both virtually via Zoom AND in-person at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum on Tuesday, March 21st, from 7pm to 8pm. If you are attending the in-person meeting, consider joining us starting at 6pm for refreshments, and to meet and chat with the board and staff! The Zoom link will be sent out to members on Reports: AGM Agenda 2023 Chair of the Board of Director’s Report Read More →
Valentine’s Treat Box Fundraiser
Did you know that all of our treats and baked goods are made with 100% butter? The Rose & Kettle uses quality ingredients to produce beautiful and delicious treats for our supporters. This collection of generous, quality desserts will not disappoint the Valentine in your life! The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm is a charity organization that relies on revenue generated through fundraisers such as this, so that we may continue … Read More →
