The Display

located at 20 Smith Rd., Chester, NS

Open 7 day a week May - October and off season by appointment

Explore Oak Island Display

 

Dedicated to the memory of the late John Chattaway and members of the Oak Island Tourism Society
 
John Chattaway was an educator, dedicated supporter of the District and Municipality of Chester, member of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly and friend to everyone.  John had many dreams; one was to have permanent tours of Oak Island with an interpretive centre. He started the Oak Island Tourism Society (2001 - 2009).  Chester Municipal Heritage Society built this display and offer it for your enjoyment.
 
We have attempted to present the long, rich history and cultural significance of Oak Island.  The story and legends are known and enjoyed throughout the world.  

 Return

 

CMHS HOME Page

 

Images of Oak Island 

Scribes Corner

Education

FAQ

History

Contact by email

Contact us 


webmaster

 

The display room was a bit full when we started.

 

  

 

 

 

 

We re - wired the entire Train Station and made many repairs and improvements including heat.

 

Volunteers are the backbone of any society

 

The walls get treated to some paint

 

Area artists and artisans were employed in the creation of the display.   Many can be found on this Artisan’s Data Base http://www.chesterartisans.ca/
One small part of the Explore Oak Island Display showcases an actual piece of coconut fiber taken from Oak Island

 
Curator Danny Hennigar welcomes Norwegian Petter Amundsen as the first official guest at the Explore Oak Island Display.  Mr. Amundsen has developed a very interesting theory about Oak Island and has produced a multi part movie for Norwegian television, much of it filmed on the famous Island.  An English version should be available soon.