Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 The Rose & Kettle Tearoom will be closed today, Wednesday October 11th, and tomorrow, Thursday October 12th due to staff illness. We apologize for the inconvenience, and will update our customers later in the week via our website, Facebook Page, and Instagram. The Museum remains open for regular hours 10:00am-4:00pm Read More →
Staged at Alderney Landing Theatre, Our Heritage will celebrate the diverse cultural heritages of our seaside province. Performers will include Nova Scotia’s renowned folklorist Clary Croft who will host the event. Joining Clary will be Mi’Kmaw singer & storyteller shalan joudry; British born folk singer Bill Plaskett; Dartmouth music legend Russ Brannon; Acadian songwriter and singer Ronald Bourgeois; African Nova Scotia traditional musician Art Bouman; and Gaelic singer and balladeer Margo Carruthers. Read More →
We’re battening down the hatches, We’re double checking latches, and the sheep got all their scratches. A storm is brewing, but the tearoom isn’t. The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum and the Rose and Kettle Tearoom will be closed Saturday and Sunday (16th & 17th of September) for the impending storm. Did you … Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →