{"id":6179,"date":"2025-11-04T07:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T10:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/stellarton-based-speaker-series-is-both-entertaining-and-educational\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T07:05:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T10:05:43","slug":"stellarton-based-speaker-series-is-both-entertaining-and-educational","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/stellarton-based-speaker-series-is-both-entertaining-and-educational\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellarton-based Speaker Series is both entertaining and educational"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The Museum of Industry in Stellarton is hosting a speaker this fall and into December. Two of the sessions have come and gone but three remain. The next one is Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Photo by Richard MacKenzie \/The NewsArticle contentSTELLARTON \u2013 There are still three more opportunities to take in one of the Museum of Industry\u2019s Voices and Views Speaker Series sessions.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe sessions take place every second Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m.Article contentArticle contentNoted area historian and author Brenda Hutchison, and award-winning photographer Katherine Knight, have already done their presentations for the series, but next up on Nov. 12 is Heather Sparling, an ethnomusicologist from Cape Breton University. Sparling\u2019s session is titled Cainnt is Ceathramhan Language and Lyrics: The Living Legacy of Gaelic in Nova Scotia.Article contentArticle content\u201cExplore Gaelic\u2019s cultural and linguistic history in Nova Scotia through song, story, and sound,\u201d the museum\u2019s promotional material states. \u201cDiscover some recently developed digital resources and learn about current research projects.\u201dArticle contentFollowing Sparling, on Nov. 26, is the executive director of Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, Emma Lang.Article contentLang\u2019s presentation is titled Uncovering the Past: Researching and Registering Heritage Buildings in Nova Scotia.Article content\u201cDiscover the stories behind Nova Scotia\u2019s older buildings and learn how to research their history,\u201d a description of the presentation reads. \u201cThis presentation also explores the process of registering a heritage property \u2014 what it means, why it matters, and how to get started.\u201dArticle contentThe final session in the series takes place on Dec. 10 and will be conducted by local historians Lynn MacLean, Don Cosh, and John Ashton. Recognizing New Glasgow\u2019s milestone anniversary, the trio\u2019s presentation is titled New Glasgow at 150: People, Places, and Moments.Article contentArticle content\u201cLocal historians Lynn MacLean, Don Cosh, and John Ashton will share captivating stories about the people, events, and moments that have shaped the town\u2019s history,\u201d the museum\u2019s description reads.Article content\u201cWe are pleased to be able to continue offering an engaging Wednesday evening speakers\u2019 series this fall at the Museum of Industry,\u201d said Claire MacDonald- Matthews, Museum of Industry manager.Article content\u201cVoices and Views provides a platform for presentations by experts on a range of topics that are of interest to our community: history, genealogy, art, language, and more.Article content\u201cWe are also offering free admission to the museum from 5 to 8 p.m. on the days of the speakers, which provides a great option for folks to visit the museum at a time when it is usually not accessible.\u201dArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle content<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Museum of Industry in Stellarton is hosting a speaker this fall and into December. 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