PRESS RELEASE: Torbay Land & Sea Heritage Festival

• August 24, 2022
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Visit the Torbay History House and Museum at 2 Convent Land from August 26^th-28^th for a weekend of music, community, and craft! The Torbay Land & Sea Heritage Festival celebrates Newfoundland’s unique culture and history with events for all ages, ending with a catered picnic on Torbay Beach.

OUTLINE OF EVENTS

August 26^th
Join the History House for a Kitchen Party on August 26^th to celebrate the opening of the Mannion Collection at the Jacob Bradbury Archives & Genealogy Room and take in an Irish musical performance by Sean Sullivan, Jim Bradley, and Sheldon Thornhill.
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Torbay History House, 2 Convent Lane

August 27^th
Lovers of history can visit the History House on August 27^th for Living History Exhibits of traditional Newfoundland crafts, along with live music and a kids craft station. Visit the back deck in the evening for storytelling hosted by the Torbay Folk Arts Council.
Time:  

• Living History Exhibits, 10:00am-3:00pm
• Music from 1:00-4:00pm
• Book Signing with Dr. John Mannion from 2:00-3:30 pm
• Storytelling from 7:00-9:00pm

Location: Torbay History House, 2 Convent Lane

August 28^th
The Land & Sea Heritage Festival culminates in “A Taste of Land & Sea” community picnic at Torbay Beach on August 28^th, with an assortment of sandwiches, salads, desserts, snacks, and refreshments.
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Torbay Beach

MORE INFORMATION
Events from August 26^th-27^th are completely free. Tickets for the picnic are available online on the Torbay Townsuite website. For more information about the events, please visit our Instagram (@torbayhistoryhouse) or our Facebook group, which you can find by searching for the Torbay History House and Museum.

Torbay History House and Museum
museum@torbay.ca