Join us for a heartfelt gathering honouring Jacques “Jacob” Horne (1720–1821) — the first known European settler of Eastern Passage and a founding figure in the community’s early story.
This special event includes a monument dedication, guest speaker, catered lunch, and the opportunity to connect with family — known and unknown — who descend from Jacob through his sons and daughters.
📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025
🕛 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
📍 Royal Canadian Legion Caen Branch 164
1341 Main Rd, Eastern Passage, NS
🧾 Admission: $10
🎟️ Includes:
Lunch: Chili, rolls & apple crisp
Guest speaker: Pamela Wile, Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
Ribbon-cutting at the Horne Family Cemetery (within walking distance of the Legion)
🎨 Raffle: $5/ticket
Win a framed Clyde Henneberry print of “Sunday Morning, Fisherman’s Cove”
Funds support the event and future cemetery upgrades.
Who should come?
This event is open to all descendants of Jacob Horne — from both sons and daughters. Even if you don’t carry the Horne name, you may be part of this legacy. You might recognize family names like:
Naugle • Myers • Faulkner • Henneberry • Trider • Hislop • Cleary • Mosher • Savary
📝 Please Register by September 13
📞 Bob Horne — 902-488-3178
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