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It was one year ago today we hosted our grand celebration in Baddeck. It was a large day for sure!

Today in 1922, Alexander Graham Bell died in Beinn Bhreagh, Nova Scotia.
Credited with patenting the first practical telephone, he was a strong supporter of the National Geographical Society.
He also helped develop Canada's first airplane, the Silver Dart.

Today is the 100th year anniversary of Mabel Hubbard Bell's death.

Wife, mother, businesswoman, trailblazer, and humanitarian are only a few of many wonderful words that can be used to describe Mabel Hubbard Bell.

Mabel dedicated countless hours toward the betterment of society, and the communities around her, specifically the village of Baddeck. Her work extended across many scopes as she founded the Young Ladies of Baddeck Club, the first Montessori school in the country, and the Parents Association of Baddeck, which led to the founding of a national Home and School Federation.

These are only a few of Mabel’s many accomplishments. At Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, we’re proud to highlight the legacy left behind by Mabel Hubbard Bell -- her impact on the community of Baddeck extends across generations and continues to be felt today.

It is Women's History Month! Mabel Hubbard (1857-1923) was born into a rich, well-connected Massachusetts family. Her life and destiny were profoundly affected by deafness caused by scarlet fever at age five. She married teacher of speech and the deaf Alexander Graham Bell in 1877; the couple's touching and lively letters bear witness to a lifetime of loving companionship. It was on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, where much of Bell’s work after the telephone was accomplished, that Mabel left her own legacy. When his work with large kites led to thoughts of powered flight, she encouraged him and four young collaborators to set up a formal organization and financed the group with $35,000 of her own money, thus becoming the North American aviation industry’s first backer.

Always involved in community life, Mabel established one of the first Canadian women's clubs, "to stimulate knowledge and promote sociability" and raised money and rallied support for a local library on Cape Breton Island.

Read more: http://biographi.ca/en/bio/hubbard_mabel_gardiner_15E.html

- Women and Gender Equality Canada

If you ever wanted a peek inside.....:)

Tour the inside of Alexander Graham Bell's home Get to see where Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, made his summer home in Nova Scotia. Visit greatcanadianhomes.ca to see more stunning exam...

How extra amazing that this design was done by Ingonish, NS artist Christopher Gorey!

One man, a world of change.

More than just the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell’s many inventions and varied pursuits made him a significant contributor to our modern world.

On the 175th anniversary of his birthday, we celebrate Bell’s many achievements and innovative spirit. The 2022 commemorative circulation coin is not only a celebration of Bell, but also a reminder of our collective role in building a brighter future for generations to come.

Learn more: bit.ly/3EEU0Yk

Amazing!

Honouring Alexander Graham Bell: Never stop collecting inspiration Alexander Graham Bell was both a scientist and forward-thinker who dedicated his entire life to solving problems. While we often only think of the telephone ...

Very interesting session!

Join us at The Beaton Institute on Wednesday October 12 at 2:30pm for the presentation of Hear My Voice: Alexander Graham Bell and the Development of Sound Recording from a Modern Perspective. This presentation will be given by Dr. Carl Haber, Senior Scientist with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory at the University of California.

This talk will discuss the characteristics of early sound recordings and the use of new technology as applied to the Alexander Graham Bell archives and other notable collections.

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✨ Tomorrow’s Bells of Baddeck performance, August 12, features a unique opportunity to listen to a panel discussion of cast members with a descendant of Alec and Mabel before the concert. ✨

Purchase your tickets here:

https://bellsofbaddeck.com/tickets/

Thanks for joining us yesterday Ryan MacDonald!

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/mabel-bell-s-replicated-garden-opens-on-100th-anniversary-of-her-husband-s-death-1.6011840

Mabel Bell’s replicated garden opens on 100th anniversary of her husband’s death It was on the grounds of Beinn Bhreagh in Baddeck, N.S., that Mabel Bell tended to her gardens 100 years ago and now a Cape Breton University scientist is replicating them.

It was such an amazing day!

Reconstructing an ecological wonder: Cape Breton museum unveils re-created Mabel Bell garden | SaltWire BADDECK, N.S. — Had Alexander Graham Bell observed today the ecosystem his wife created on the grounds of their Beinn Bhreagh estate, he likely would have ...

100 years ago today Alexander Graham Bell passed away at his beloved Baddeck, NS home at the age of 75.

Today, we celebrated Alec and his lovely wife Mabel with a special gathering at Beinn Bhreagh Hall followed by the official opening of Mabel’s Gardens and it is the opening night of the theatre performance The Bells of Baddeck. It has been an epic day celebrating the epic couple of Mabel and Alec. Their legacy lives on!

One hundred years ago today, Alexander Graham Bell died at home in Baddeck, surrounded by his family, at the age of 75.

To honour his life, Mabel Bell organized a procession, insisting everyone wear light colours, and curated a program of AGB's favourite songs, poetry, and hymns.

"Under a wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie.
Glad did I live and gladly die
And I laid me down with a will."
- Robert Louis Stevenson's "Requiem"

He is buried at Beinn Bhreagh, overlooking the Bras d'Or, where so many of his dreams and experiments took flight.

Tonight, at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, we open our third season of The Bells of Baddeck, commemorating the legacy and life of Alexander Graham Bell. We are honoured to be a part of this celebration and bring this story to life!

Limited tickets still remain for tonight's opening, and are on sale for the remainder of our run - August 2nd through to August 20th.
https://bellsofbaddeck.com/tickets/

Another article shared today from the Scottish publication, The National.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/20590025.100-years-death-alexander-graham-bell---scotlands-greatest-inventor/?ref=fbshr&fbclid=IwAR2CDRsJyACw_LNNmsMWJRGAjsn5BSLSMq_IlH-LcXOxuz9Sz9X8TCwT87s&fs=e&s=cl

Calling Scotland’s greatest inventor: Alexander Graham Bell THIS week sees the centenary of the death of the man who has a fair claim to be remembered as Scotland’s greatest inventor.

Wow! Amazing how the re-creation looks like the original! Mabel and Alec would be thrilled!

Are you wondering how things are going with the recreation of Mabel’s Gardens at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site?

Here is a sneak peak at the progress!🌼

We can’t wait to welcome you at the opening event on August 2!

Not a “baaaaa-d” reason to visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site!

Have we any wool? Come and see for yourself! ☁️

Sheep from down the road in Middle River are going to be visiting Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site on August 2. Come spend some time with our woolly friends and learn all about Alec and Mabel Bell’s research on sheep! 🐑 🐑 🐑

How great! The show is going to be amazing!

CONTEST ENDED - THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

✨THE BELLS OF BADDECK TICKET GIVEAWAY!✨

Want to win two tickets to a performance of The Bells of Baddeck, plus a $100 Visa Gift Card to treat yourself to dinner before the show?

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The Bells of Baddeck opens August 2nd at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in beautiful Baddeck. We can't wait to see you at the show!
bellsofbaddeck.com/tickets

Winner will be drawn at random on August 5th from participants who interacted on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Winner will be contacted via direct message and tagged in a follow up post notifying them. No purchase necessary. Contest is not affiliated with VISA or Facebook/Instagram.