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Antigonish Heritage Museum

Wasn’t That a Party

The Antigonish Highland Society was established 22nd of August 1861 “for preserving the martial spirit, language, dress, music, games and antiquities of the Caledonians. For relieving distressed Highlanders at a distance from the native homes, and for promoting the improvement and general welfare of our native country.”

The enclosed excerpt is a description of the 15th Anniversary celebration of the Society.

Date: 16 January 1877

Reference: Antigonish Highland Society fonds Antigonish Heritage Museum 

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