Farmers Bank of Rustico celebrated 150 years since charter

     I recently had the honour of chairing an event at the Farmer's Bank of Rustico whereby we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the bank's charter in 1864.
     Here's the story published in the Guardian newspaper a few days after the celebration.

     For more than 20 years I've been a  member of the Farmer's Bank of Rustico board of directors and have participated in many aspects of developing the Farmers Bank Museum, Doucet House and Acadian culture.  

     Over the years I've studied Acadian costuming and from that knowledge put on workshops at the Farmers Bank - we made all the costumes used on the site.  I was also involved in the restoration of the 1772 Doucet Log House from the conservation report, through restoration, to planning events and activities at the house, including a Fall Flavours event whereby I make an Acadian meals in the large sandstone fireplace and outdoor bread oven. 

     Below are a few photos over the years...

Below: the Doucet log house prior to restoration - the Farmers Bank is in the background.

Above: the Doucet House restoration complete.  Below: Fireplace and Bread Oven.

Below: Making Acadian Costumes - we had fabrics specially woven for skirts.