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27th ANNUAL APPLE PIE FESTIVAL - Sunday, September 20th
The Missisquoi Historical Society invites everyone to attend its 27th Annual Apple Pie Festival on the grounds of the Missisquoi Museum at
2 River Street in Stanbridge East, Québec on Sunday, September 20th, 2009 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The admission fee, of $7.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 10 years and under,includes apple pie with ice cream, coffee, tea or apple juice, and a visit to the Museum.
Live entertainment, horse drawn wagon ride, antique agricultural equipment display, face painting and petting zoo throughout the day as well.
Come for the Day - Rain or Shine.
The Museum opens at 10 a.m. Enjoy a visit to the Museum and a stroll around the historic village of Stanbridge East. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on the Museum grounds or go to the Soup Luncheon beginning at noon at the Memorial Hall.
The Apple Pie Festival commences at 1:30 at which time you can eat some of the best apple pie served in the Eastern Townships.
SILENT AUCTION
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Stanbridge Ridge Chapel donated by Diana Dyer)
The fun and fast-paced Silent Auction of the Missisquoi Historical Society is returning on Sunday, November 15th. This auction will benefit the work of the historical society including the opening of the historic 12-sided Walbridge Barn in May 2010 complete with the agricultural collection of the Missisquoi Museum.
The auction will be held at the Memorial Hall in Stanbridge East QC beginning at 1:00 p.m. Up for bid will be art work and handicrafts, antiques, entertainment tickets and hospitality gifts, volunteer services, local wine and baked goods.
Thanks in part to great community support from local businesses, merchants and artisans, the Silent Auction has been an extremely successful fundraiser and popular event since 1999.
For more information or if you wish to make a donation (tax receipts will be issued on the sale price of the donated item), please contact us at 450-248-3153 or info@missisquoimuseum.ca.
Come join us and have a great time!
PAST EVENTS - 2009
MHS Annual Meeting and Dinner
Tuesday, March 24th,2009 Anglican Church Hall in Stanbridge East, catered by the Anglican Church Craft Guild.
Black History Month at the Museum
Saturday, February 7th, 2009 - Vernissage & Film
Vernissage with local artist Suzanne Molleur from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at the Missisquoi Museum, 2 River Street, Stanbridge East, QC.
Film (original English version): The Descendant by director Philippe Spurrell
8:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall, 20 Academy, Stanbridge East.
Victorian Valentine Card Workshop
Saturday, February 7th, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
"Roses are Red, Violets are blue....
We're having a workshop, and we hope to see you!"
PAST EVENTS - 2008
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM!
Saturday, December 6th, 2008 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A HAUNTED NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM!
Friday, October 24th, 2008 6-9:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT 2008
"To the Rescue! The History of Firefighting in Missisquoi County"
May 25, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Photo: Volunteer firemen. Cowansville ca. 1935. (Cowansville Historical Society)
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