2024
Celebrating Charlie's 150th birthday all Spring and Summer
(Charlie’s birthday is April 5, 1874)
Birthday Cards for Charlie - January through April: Children from Glooscap, Aldershot, and Port Williams Elementary Schools will be making birthday cards for Charlie. Cards will be displayed at the Concrete House June, July, and August.
​Miniature Teapot Cottages - January to June: Starting in January 37 Nova Scotia artists will be creating unique works of art using a 3 inch maquette of the Teapot Cottage. The miniature teapot Cottages will be on display and for sale starting June 2. All proceeds go to the restoration of the Concrete House.
​Sunday Cider - Year Long: The Concrete House will collaborate with one of the local cideries to make a special Charlie Sunday Cider. ​
Student Video - February to May: Engage with students at NKEC to create a video project about Charlie and his legacy. Maybe a short film competition.
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150th Birthday T-shirts - March - August: The birthday t-shirts have been printed. Shirts will be for sale at the Farmers Market and other locations throughout the year. We will create more t-shirts as needed.​
Wolfville Farmers Market - March 30: We have a table reserved from 8 am to 1pm. We will use this to promote Charlie’s Birthday events.​​
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Charlie’s Birthday Party - April 5. On Charlie’s actual birthday we will have an open house birthday party exclusively for the Centreville community.
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Wolfville Farmers Market - May 25:: We have a table reserved from 8 am to 1pm. We will use this to promote our June 2 event..
Main Gallery Exhibit Exhibit 1 - June 2 to June 30: Our first exhibit will be paintings, drawing, and photos of Charlie. This exhibit will focus on Charlie and his life.​
Hazelwood Gallery Exhibit 1 - June 2 to June 30:, Exhibit and sale of artist made Teapot Cottages. All artworks will be for sale for $200.
Old Fashion Birthday Party - June 2: We will host a birthday party to commemorate Charlie's 150th Birthday. This event will be open to the public.
Main Gallery Exhibit 2 - July 1 to July 31: The second exhibit of the year will focus on Charlie’s most creative use of materials; concrete, dioramas, handmade frames.
Hazelwood Gallery Exhibit 2 - July 1 to August 31: Possibly we will have Back in the Old Days / The Art of Harold Cromwell
150th Visitor Prize Package - July or August: Summer students will keep count of visitors starting on July 1 (Our official season opening) The 150th visitor to the museum will receive a prize package of a t-shirt, button, tea towel and print.
Main Gallery Exhibit 3 - August 1 to August 31: The third exhibit of 2024 to be announced.
Wolfville Farmers Market - November 2: We have a table reserved from 8 am to 1pm.
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