Welcome to the Thinkers Lodge Oral History Website! We are collecting memories from local citizens about Thinkers Lodge, the events that took place here and about Cyrus and Anne Eaton. We want to thank members of the Cumberland Historical Society for locating the many Pugwashites with stories to tell.
In July 2010, Cathy Eaton, Adele Wick, Mandy Jamieson, and Susie Chou interviewed, made recordings and took photos while more than 20 people shared stories and insights about heir own experiences related to Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash, Nova Scotia. In June-July 2013, Cathy Eaton, Vivian Godfree, and Thelma Colburne continued to gather stories at Thinkers' Lodge. In the spring of 2014 the students in Teresa Kewachuk's history class interviewed people about the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the role of Thinkers Lodge. The transcripts or summaries of their interviews are available. Scroll down this page.
In July 2010, Cathy Eaton, Adele Wick, Mandy Jamieson, and Susie Chou interviewed, made recordings and took photos while more than 20 people shared stories and insights about heir own experiences related to Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash, Nova Scotia. In June-July 2013, Cathy Eaton, Vivian Godfree, and Thelma Colburne continued to gather stories at Thinkers' Lodge. In the spring of 2014 the students in Teresa Kewachuk's history class interviewed people about the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the role of Thinkers Lodge. The transcripts or summaries of their interviews are available. Scroll down this page.
- how students from Pugwash have contributed to Thinkers Lodge
- what it was like working to get the Lodge ready each year,
- performing in musical skits in the Dining Hall,
- making the hooked rugs (that are still here),
- rescuing the contents of the Lodge during the fire of 1996, driving conference participants, and a great deal more
John, Giovanni, & Colin
The Pugwash Park Commissioners (President John Eaton, Giovanni Brenciaglia, and Colin Dodd) tirelessly work to raise funds for the restoration and maintenance of Thinkers Lodge and the Lobster Factory as well as contributing to the vision of continuing to hold workshops and conferences at Thinkers Lodge that strive to give participants a place to share discussions leading to action as relates to peace, nuclear disarmament, and issues relevant to Nova Scotia and the world.
Dedicated Volunteers and Interns Infuse Energy and Heart at Thinkers Lodge |
2013-2017 Interns and Volunteers - click here to read about work interns and volunteers have done. |
Teresa Kewachuk
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Carly Morrison
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Jasmine & Georgina Eagleson
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Jenna Ruston
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Cathy Eaton
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Maya Fillmore
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Caleb Pye
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Quintin Merlin
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STAFF & VILLAGERS CONTRIBUTE TO LODGE: INTERVIEWS
Glenda Kent recounts to Cathy Eaton her days working at Thinkers Lodge in the late 1950s. She provided diary entires and photographs.
Donnie Jamieson and many of her family members were the key caregivers for Thinkers Lodge. Click here to read more. Her husband, Leo, her son, and her daughter-in-law, Mary, had major responsibilities for maintenance of the Lodge before, during, and after the short summer season of conferences. Her son helped reupholster the furniture.
Thelma Colbourne describes her grandfather's role in building the Empress Hotel on what is now Eaton Park. Click to read.
In this photo Thelma is on float for Canada Day, July 2013.
In this photo Thelma is on float for Canada Day, July 2013.
Virginia Smith, Ralph Fullerton, Donni and Mary Jamieson recall villagers billeting the conference goers. Click to Read.
Victor Matheson who lives on Gulf Shore Road remembers planting grain, haying the sheep farm, and bailing the hay with his father for Eva Webb.
Many thanks to all who have shared stories and helped gather and document them.