A popular annual event, led by Ann MacVicar will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Meet at 7:30 pm at Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford. Stories from Bedford’s past. Bring a flashlight. Weather permitting.
Content includes: Fifty Years Before the Easel by Buz Baker; A Celebration of 80 Years of Volunteer Firefighting in Bedford; new projects on British Home Children and Scouting in Bedford, Dr. Luther Mackenzie; The Arrival of Train Service in Bedford; Nets, Knots and Webs art installation; and more. https://scottmanor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Scott-Manor-News_2019_no_2_Aug.pdf
Be immersed in history with treasures from local Heritage Collections August 27 – 29, 1–4 pm. The following historical societies will be at the Scott Manor House on: Tuesday, August 27th, 1-4 pm: Hammonds Plains Historical Society Wednesday, August 28th, 1-4 pm: Rockingham Historical Society Thursday, August 29th, 1-4 pm: Fall River Historical Society These …
Go on a guided walk of Historic Bedford with David Conley August 25th 1 – 2 pm. Meet at Scott Manor House
Due to weather, the Quoits tournament has been rescheduled and will be held August 29th from 10 – 2 pm. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic.
Visit the Scott Manor House grounds on Saturday, August 24th from 1-4 pm for the special outdoor fire truck display. Volunteer firefighters from Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services will be there with one of today’s fire trucks. Children will enjoy the chance to check out the truck and activities provided by the firefighters. Plus, …
The second annual Quoits Tournament will take place August 22nd from 10 – 2 pm. Watch the historical societies from around the area compete for the prestigious Brenton Trophy! Bring a lawn chair and a picnic for ultimate enjoyment. Rain date August 29th.
The Second Chance Band will be performing at Scott Manor House August 21st from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. The band will be conducted by Chris D. Ward. Donations appreciated. Please bring a lawn chair.
Georges Hebert will be playing at Scott Manor House on August 18th at 2 pm. Please bring a lawn chair. Second Chance Band will be performing at Scott Manor House August 21st from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Donations appreciated. Please bring a lawn chair.
When the call comes in, firefighters must be ready at a moment’s notice to face an emergency. In Bedford, significant fires led to the formation of a bucket brigade in 1922. This was followed by the organization of the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department in 1939. When the Department ended in 1996 at amalgamation, volunteer fire …
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