Stòras a' Bhaile Gaelic Folklife School
Next Date: Aug 8, 2022
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
August 8, 2022 to August 12, 2022 Stòras a’ Bhaile Gaelic Folklife School will bring together native Gaelic Speakers, Gaelic learne...
Eilean na h-Òige | Island of Youth Living History Program - Wednesdays
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Aug 31 2022.
Take part in this special living history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days’ past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, games, language, and song. Costumes are provided.
For ages 8-12 only. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. 10 am – 4 pm.
Dates:
July 6, 13, 20, & 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
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Là Fhéill Mìcheil | St. Michael’s Day
Next Date: Sep 29, 2022
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