The Stages

08/24/2025

Riley’s deep knowledge of the area and its history is something else. Don’t miss it!

📚✨ Storytelling by the Cove Continues! ✨📚
Join us on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Mistaken Point Interpretation Centre in Portugal Cove South for another unforgettable evening with local storyteller Riley Pennell. One of his tales A Crossing Inexplicable was featured in the book Tales I was Told.

🌀 This week’s lineup includes:
🔹 Port Arbitration, 1680 – how early Newfoundlanders resolved crimes and disputes.
🔹 Captain Roberts Stops In, 1720 – the tale of Black Bart the pirate and his attack on Trepassey.
🔹 Maundy Thursday Storm, 1923 – a gripping true story of survival in a brutal snowstorm.

🎟 Free admission – donations are welcome and sincerely appreciated.
📞 Please book in advance by calling: 709-438-1100
📧 Or email: [email protected]

🌬 Let the wind carry you stories that shaped our coast!

08/04/2025

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07/29/2025

So nice to have the support of Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Thanks for sharing!

Introducing a brand new heritage organization, Hartery's Homestead, in Portugal Cove South! Come on in to Hartery’s Homestead on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 am - 4 pm for their Open House.
Hartery’s Homestead is a recently restored, 170 year old historic home that highlights the history of Portugal Cove South. You’ll see old photos, artifacts and more.
We would love to see you there for a cup of tea, something sweet and a chat about old times; nothing too grand, just simple Newfoundland hospitality. Admission is free but they kindly welcome any donations. Bring along your stories and memories and we’ll make a day of it!
Location: 109 Harbour Road, Portugal Cove South, NL (The grey house just above the wharf and behind The Stages rental cabins). The Stages

07/27/2025

Come on in to Hartery’s Homestead on Saturday, August 2nd for our Open House. Hartery’s Homestead is a recently restored, 170 year old historic home that highlights the history of Portugal Cove South. You’ll see old photos, artifacts and more.

We would love to see you there for a cup of tea, something sweet and a chat about old times; nothing too grand, just simple Newfoundland hospitality. Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm. Admission is free but we kindly welcome any donations. Bring along your stories and memories and we’ll make a day of it!

Location: 109 Harbour Road, Portugal Cove South, NL (The grey house just above the wharf and behind The Stages rental cabins).

07/20/2025

Book a tour with us. We’d be thrilled to host you!

07/25/2024

CAPE RACE HERITAGE DAYS 2024!
Join us on Friday August 2, 2024 at 7PM in Mistaken Point Interpretation Centre!

Brandon Ward, an amateur genealogist, historian with a deep knowledge of local family history, and just a wonderful human being, will open CAPE RACE HERITAGE DAYS 2024 with an amazing lecture!

Brandon studies, researches, preserves local history and brings it to the people! This deserves great attention and respect!

P.s. Admission to the Presentation is free, but donations would be greatly appreciated!

11/05/2023

📌SAVE the DATE! You're cordially invited to the Earhart Cultural Heritage Organizations annual general meeting. It's happening on November 25th, at 1 pm, at the Trepassey Management Corporation.

🥰All are welcome and feel free to spread the word.

🤩Come find out who we are and what we've been up to here on the beautiful Southern Avalon.

🌐 www.earhartculturalheritage.org