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Events from our Past

Memorial Tower at Dingle

100th Anniversary

August 1912-August 2012

The Memorial Tower 

A special celebration, made possible by funding from Halifax Regional Municipality, took place at the Dingle in Fleming Park on Natal Day, August 6, 2012 between 11 am and 2 pm. On hand were Sir Sandford Fleming, the Duke of Connaught and his daughter, Princess Patricia, Mayor Frederick Bligh and other dignitaries, strolling through Fleming Park celebrating the events of 100 years ago. Sir Sandford Fleming was instrumental in having this Tower built to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Representative Government in Nova Scotia (1758-1908). Members of Mainland South Heritage Society played a role in re-enacting the above characters.

Memorial Tower at Dingle, 1912

        Painting by Kate Lear

The Mainland South Heritage Society and Friends of Sir Sandford Fleming Park invited residents and visitors of all ages to dress in 1912 fashion to enjoy the activities at the Dingle that day. The Bedford Brass Quintet and Quarter Note Singers performed music from the 1912 era, plus more music  by Spectrum followed. Photographic displays, souvenir commemorative pins, heritage walks, children’s games, contests, and food (hotdogs, lemonade, ice cream and birthday cake) were all part of this historic celebration, and it was free.

In 2013, 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017 on Natal Day, Mainland South Heritage Society participated again in the annual Dingle Beach Party.

Check out the following video, the Dingle Tower Virtual Tour 3D slideshow by The Visionary Folk Photographer

This is an excellent moving slide show which shows the plaques that are on the interior walls of the tower, placed there in 1912 when the Memorial Tower first opened.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EliVzYtthLU&list=PLMttc6XXifA5Uj-RnYbY46LfZCCJbCmEo

 Schedule for 2012

All food and activities are free

11:00 am until 11:45 am 

We are happy to announce that the  Bedford Brass Quintet will perform at the Memorial Tower's 100th anniversary celebration. They will be on stage at the Dingle playing music from the 1912 era. Check out their website at:

http://www.bedfordbrassquintet.com/

11:45 until 12 Noon

The Quarter Note Singers under the direction of Steve Trussoni will perform a medley of hits from the 1912 era.

12 noon to 12:30 pm

At the tower entrance, a special ceremony will take place highlighting the reopening of the Memorial Tower after two years of repairs. The Bedford Brass Quintet and the Quarter Note Sinjgers will perform and sing patriotic songs reminiscent of the 1912 opening. The MC for this ceremony is HRM Councillor Linda Mosher. 

The Armdale Yacht Club, celebrating its 75 th anniversary, will do a Sail Past on the Northwest Arm.

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Drop by the heritage display of photographs at the Adventure Earth Centre and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some birthday cake. A souvenir pin of the Memorial Tower will be available.

11:30 am and 1:00 pm

Heritage Walks are scheduled from the Adventure Earth Centre to the Memorial Tower, at 11:30 am and 1 pm, approximately 15 minutes duration. Learn more about the tower and pick up a brochure on its history.

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

 Bouncy castles, games, face painting, water sports and more will take place near the playground.

Look for the launch of David Clark's site-specific artwork entitled Meantime in Greenwich, a series of sundials throughout Fleming Park. 

12:30 to 2 pm

The Rock and Roll band, Spectrum, will perform on the stage.

12:30 to 2 pm

Hot dogs, cold beverages and ice cream will be served. 

Transportation 

10:45 am to 2:30 pm

 Metro Transit will offer a free shuttle service from the parking lots at John W. MacLeod School on Purcell's Cove Road, just beyond Dingle Gates; Frog Pond on Purcell's Cove Road; and Cunard Junior High School on Williams Lake Road. The bus will make continuous trips to and from the Dingle until 2:30 pm. Vehicular traffic will not be permitted during this time as parking space at the Dingle is limited.

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