Author: Norfolk Heritage & Culture

March Break at the Museums

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 12 December 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on March Break at the Museums

March Break at the MuseumsMAR 18-201:00-3:00PM Admission – Pay What You Can Hey, parents and grandparents! Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this March Break? Why not swing by one – or more! – of Norfolk County’s three museums for a quick afternoon crafting session? From Wednesday through Friday during March Break, the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre, Port Dover Harbour Museum, and Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum will each have a different fun craft for kids ages 5-10. Feel free to come back each day for a new craft! And don’t...

PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in Crafts

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 12 December 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in Crafts

PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in CraftsAPR 15, JUN 5 & JUN 261:00 PM – 3:00 PM Learn, explore and create on your PA Days at Norfolk’s museums. We’ll have a special drop-in activity or craft ideal for grades K-4. Make something special while learning more about the museum. A seasonal scavenger hunt will also be available for our tiny visitors. Admission by donation.

Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 12 December 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program

Youth Volunteer & Mentorship ProgramStaff at Norfolk County’s museums know that youth volunteers can offer something unique to our summer camp and March Break programs. Whether you have a special talent to share or just enjoy working with kids, we would love to have you participate in our Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program. Volunteering is a great way for teens to begin to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, gain references, and develop leadership skills. This program is offered to youth ages 14 and older. Before they can begin to volunteer, all...

Jacob Joseph Proracki (2024)

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 9 May 2025. Posted in Hall of Fame. No Comments on Jacob Joseph Proracki (2024)

Agricultural Hall of FameJacob Joseph Proracki(2024)Born in Manitoba on July 23, 1918, Jacob “Jake” Proracki was the son of hard-working Ukrainian immigrants. His farming life began when the family sought opportunities in Norfolk County, moving to Round Plains in 1923. Jake worked alongside his father growing asparagus and strawberries before transitioning to tobacco. Upon his parents’ retirement, Jake took over the family farm with his wife Olga and five children. During the early 1960s, Jake began experimenting with greenhouse watering applications in an effort to save Olga the...

Tom Haskett (2024)

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 9 May 2025. Posted in Hall of Fame. No Comments on Tom Haskett (2024)

Agricultural Hall of Fame Tom Haskett (2024)Born in Simcoe on September 22, 1941, Tom’s drive to become a farmer was well established as a youngster despite being warned of its many hardships. After graduating from Simcoe High School, Tom apprenticed as a millwright, working in Delhi and later at Borg Warner Auto Parts in Simcoe. In 1966, he married Joan Collin, a nurse at Norfolk General Hospital, and the two saved enough money to purchase Tom’s grandparents’ farm near Vittoria. The couple raised their family, continued on with their own careers, and invested everything into the 50-acre...

Kernal Peanuts (2023)

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 9 May 2025. Posted in Hall of Fame. No Comments on Kernal Peanuts (2023)

Agricultural Hall of FameKernal Peanuts (2023)Kernal Peanuts Ltd. Was set up when the former tobacco growers saw an opportunity to start fresh given the decline in the tobacco industry. The sandy soil that made the area so prosperous for tobacco was also a key element for peanuts but given its never-before-grown status, the first crops were largely experimental leading to incredible amounts of time, capital and determination by Racz.Ernie Pacz handles all the HR, packaging, marketing, accounting and retail while Ernie looks after the machinery, planting and direct farm-related duties....

John Strickler Martin (2023)

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 9 May 2025. Posted in Hall of Fame. No Comments on John Strickler Martin (2023)

Agricultural Hall of FameJohn Strickler Martin (2023)The Honourable John Strickler Martin had always had a keen interest in raising chickens, even as a young boy. Though born in Haldimand County in 1875, Martin and his family soon moved to Port Dover near Silver Lake where he attended school and eventually began teaching at the Port Dover High School. His Silver Lake home provided the perfect environment for breeding chickens, working late and rising early to attend to them. Despite this, Martin found it challenging in balancing teaching career with his pursuit of chicken breedingMartin...

Irene Anderson (2023)

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 1 May 2025. Posted in Hall of Fame. No Comments on Irene Anderson (2023)

Agricultural Hall of Fame Irene Anderson (2023)Irene (nee Nemeth) Anderson was born in Toronto in 1932 and became interested in art at an early age. Following the family’s purchase of a tobacco farm near Langton, Irene’s artistic skills were nurtured by a childhood connected to the rural, agricultural environment. By all accounts, she loved the daily routine and nearly all aspects of tobacco farming; especially planting season which would become a familiar theme in many of her sketches decades later.Irene attended Simcoe High School, acquired her grade 10 diploma followed by courses at...

DTMHC – The Art of Arabic Calligraphy

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 31 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – The Art of Arabic Calligraphy

DTMHC – The Art of Arabic CalligraphyJAN 171:00 PM – 3:00 PM Participants will have the rare opportunity to learn the basics of traditional Arabic calligraphy using authentic tools. Led by an experienced calligrapher, this session begins with a brief introduction to the history and styles of Arabic calligraphy, including Diwani, Naskh, and Thuluth scripts. Participants will be guided through the proper way to hold the pen, prepare ink, and write the foundational shapes of Arabic letters. This workshop is open to all levels, no previous experience in Arabic or calligraphy is required. $35...

DTMHC – The Art of Chinese Calligraphy

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 30 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – The Art of Chinese Calligraphy

DTMHC – The Art of Chinese CalligraphyFEB 211:00 pm – 3:00 pm Calligraphy is expressive, but it is also an art of control. It is counterbalance of order and dynamism that manifested in all aspects of Chinese writing. Join us at the museum for instructor Michelle (Yanxue) Feng’s introductory workshop on this beautiful art form. All supplies and materials will be provided. $30 per person. Pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite (link to come).

DTMHC – Acrylic Painting with Catherine Murphy

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 29 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – Acrylic Painting with Catherine Murphy

DTMHC – Acrylic Painting with Catherine MurphyMAR 211:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join Delhi native and lifelong artist Catherine Murphy for a fun and whimsical acrylic painting session, where abstract flowers bloom with creativity! Catherine brings her passion and talent to inspire painters of all levels in a relaxed, joyful environment. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Allsupplies and materials will be provided. $25 per person. Pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite (link to come).

DTMHC – Ukranian Motanka Doll Workshop

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 29 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – Ukranian Motanka Doll Workshop

DTMHC – Ukrainian Motanka Doll Workshop APR 111:00 PM – 3:00 PM Motankas are ancient Ukrainian family talismans. They are the symbol of prosperity, goodness and hope. The knotted dolls first appeared about 5,000 years ago and represented the unity of the family and deep connection between multiple generations. All supplies and materials will be provided. $25 per person. Pre registration required.

PDHM – Spring Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 28 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Spring Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

PDHM – Spring Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-IrvinAPR 18 & 25 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Make something special to celebrate Spring! Learn the basics of stained glass in this 2-day course led by local artist Ingrid Zyma-Irvin. Participants will learn to cut, grind, foil and solder glass, making at least one suncatcher. Please note: This workshop is delivered in two parts. You must be able to attend both days in order to register.$60 per person. Pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite (link to come).

DTMHC – Gel Printmaking with Irma Makariunaite

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 28 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – Gel Printmaking with Irma Makariunaite

DTMHC – Gel Printmaking with Irma MakariunaiteAUG 221:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gel printmaking is a monoprinting technique that creates one of a kind textured artwork that incorporates stencils, found objects, and printing ink to transfer designs on to paper. The process allows for layers of colour that create vibrant images. All supplies and materials will be provided. $35 per person. Pre-registration required. Tickets make be purchased in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite (link coming soon).

DTMHC – Japanese Sashiko Embroidery

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 28 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – Japanese Sashiko Embroidery

DTMHC – Japanese Sashiko EmbroideryOCT 171:00 PM – 3:00 PM Rosey Bourne teaches Japanese Sashiko. This technique is primarily used to mend, reinforce, and embellish garments. In the past, Japanese women of rural farming communities practiced this simple running stitch using white thread on indigo-dyed fabric. Participants will draw a simple pattern onto a six-inch square of blue fabric and stitch the design. All supplies and materials will be provided. $25 per person. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are available for purchase in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite...

PDHM – Holiday Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 27 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Holiday Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

PDHM – Holiday Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-IrvinNOV 28 & DEC 512:30 pm – 3:30 pm Make something special for the holidays! Learn the basics of stained glass in this 2-day course led by local artist Ingrid Zyma-Irvin. Participants will learn to cut, grind, foil and solder glass, making at least one holiday themed stained glass creation. Participants MUST be able to attend both days of the workshop. $60 per person. Pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite (link to come).

PDHM – Dover Ducks

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 9 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Dover Ducks

PDHM – Dover Ducks: The Carvings of Thircul ChurchRuns until JAN 1, 2026 Unhappy with the hunting ducks available on the market, Port Dover’s Thircul Church taught himself how to make his own decoys. Now approaching 50 years of carving, Thircul has crafted nearly 1500 ducks and birds. – see a handful of the working decoys, decorative ducks, shorebirds and a few wonderful one off that’s he’s carved.

WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 8 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk

WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of NorfolkRuns until MAR 15, 2026 Folk art has come to represent the storied identity of the everyday person – from the people, to the people. The naivety, in various forms and functions, is captivating, as are the makers. Leaving Their Mark showcases two centuries of diverse and notable folk art through a comprehensive assembly of uniquely Norfolk pieces.

Black and White Photo advertising an archival exhibit of the Norfolk Old Boys and Girls Reunion: 100 Years

NCA – Carillon 100: A Century of Remembering

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 7 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on NCA – Carillon 100: A Century of Remembering

NCA – Carillon 100: A Century of RememberingRuns until May 29, 2026 The “Carillon 100: A Century of Remembering” exhibit explores the history of Norfolk County’s War Memorial. 100 years ago, the iconic Carillon Tower was dedicated to the 216 men and 1 woman from Norfolk who lost their lives during the Great War of 1914-1918. Over 500 Great War Veterans, bands, dignitaries and school children marched in the largest parade ever seen in Norfolk County. Now 100 years later, Carillon Tower continues to serve as a lasting memorial to the brave Norfolk residents who fought for freedom.

PDHM – Summer Camp

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 6 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Summer Camp

PDHM – Summer CampREGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with the exception of holidays. Register for a single day or for a whole week! This camp is geared at children ages 5-10. Children must be 5 years old on their day of camp. Proof of age required at drop off. Cost: $37.25 per day, per child. Registration: Summer camp registration opens on Wednesday, May 6th. Registration can be done either in person at the museum or online via Norfolk County’s ENCORE system. Click here to be taken to ENCORE. Cancellation Policy: If there...

DTMHC – What’s the Alternative?

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 5 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on DTMHC – What’s the Alternative?

DTMHC – What’s the Alternative?MAY 2025- MAR 2026 The sandy soil that is ideal for flue-cured tobacco also lends itself well to a plethora of other crops. The decline in tobacco production and the shift to alternative crops in recent years has made Norfolk County one of the most diverse agricultural areas in Canada. This new exhibit explores the transition from tobacco to crops like lavender, ginseng, and many others that make Norfolk “Ontario’s Garden.”

DTMHC – Delhi’s Team Takes the Lead: Norfolk’s Golden Era of Bike Racing

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 2 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on DTMHC – Delhi’s Team Takes the Lead: Norfolk’s Golden Era of Bike Racing

DTMHC – Delhi’s Team Takes the Lead: Norfolk’s Golden Era of Bike RacingOCT 2025 – MAY 2026 Bikes blaze around the track at an astonishing 70 km per hour and a 55-degree angle as they navigate the corners of the Delhi velodrome. Local cyclists had one of the most modern indoor circuits in the province and it was built by one of its own. Albert Coulier went on to build tracks around the world and raced in his fair share. This new exhibit explores Norfolk’s champions, builders, and innovators in a sport not for the faint of heart.

DTMHC – Light up the Season: Delhi BIA Christmas Party

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 28 November 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Light up the Season: Delhi BIA Christmas Party

DTMHC – Light up the Season: Delhi BIA Christmas PartyTWO NIGHTS! NOV 28: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMDEC 5: 3:00 – 6:00 PM Deck the halls at the Delhi Tobacco Museum! The Delhi BIA presents “Light up the Season.” Come see the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre in all its Christmas grandeur. Sip a cup of hot cocoa and try your hand at our seasonal scavenger hunt, then take a picture with olde St. Nick and tell him all of your holiday wishes! Hundreds of holiday decorations made by the students from St. Frances and Delhi Public School will be be on display on the museum’s MANY...

PDHM – Christmasfest

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 21 November 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Christmasfest

PDHM – ChristmasfestNOV 2110:00 am – 4:00 pm We can barely HO-HO-HOLD in all of our excitement for Port Dover’s annual ChristmasFest celebration! Stop by the museum before or after the Santa Claus parade to share in a little Christmas cheer with us. We’ve got a festive scavenger hunt on our main floor and a Christmas craft upstairs for ages 3-10. This event is ADMISSION BY DONATION (cash or a contribution to the Port Dover and Area Lifeline Foodbank).

PDHM – Walter Lewis: Pre-Confederation Lighthouses (Lecture)

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 24 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Walter Lewis: Pre-Confederation Lighthouses (Lecture)

PDHM – Walter Lewis: Pre-Confederation Lighthouses (Lecture)OCT 241:00 pm Hear Walter Lewis speak on pre-confederation era lighthouses. Walter Lewis is an award-winning maritime historian specializing in the history of the Great Lakes region. He is the creator of MaritimeHistoryOfTheGreatLakes.ca, widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive resources for Great Lakes research. $10 per person. Pre-registration is required.

DTMHC – Haunted Sawmill

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 23 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Haunted Sawmill

DTMHC – Haunted SawmillPhoto courtesy of NorfolkToday.ca. OCT 23 & 247:30 PM – 9:00 PM The Quance sawmill has a dark side… Do you dare explore the interior of the sawmill and come face to face with the shadowy energy that built up over a hundred years of accidents and injury? What forces feed off the pain and survive in the blackness of the abandoned mill. Small brave groups tours will be guided through mill at designated time slots? Pre-registration required. Tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (link to come).

WHAM – A Disappearing Landscape: The Townsend Barns Project

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 16 July 2024. Posted in Virtual Exhibits. No Comments on WHAM – A Disappearing Landscape: The Townsend Barns Project

A Disappearing Landscape: The Townsend Barns ProjectCombining the Historical Society’s 20 plus years of research and hundreds of photographs with an online interactive portal, the project highlights the rural landscape through historic barns and agricultural outbuildings. Click the image below to access.

DTMHC – Paul Allen Presents: Bright Lights, Black Stars

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 20 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Paul Allen Presents: Bright Lights, Black Stars

DTMHC – Paul Allen Presents: Bright Lights, Black StarsJUN 201:00 PM – 3:00 PM Paul Allen, the author of When Tobacco was King, brings us his latest book about diversity, struggle, and perseverance. Allen has written a new non-fiction book which follows the journey of Negro League baseball players in Canada’s oldest baseball league. The author will be on hand to answer questions and sign books. Admission by donation.

PDHM – Arbor Dog Races

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 13 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Arbor Dog Races

PDHM – Arbor Dog RacesJUN 1311:00 am – 1:30 pm Generously sponsored by The Arbor Calling all Dashing Dachshunds! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the Fourth Annual Arbor Dog Races! Weenies will race to claim the prize of fastest hot dog around. Are your dogs a little taller? Don’t worry, we’ll have Heinz 57 race or two for everyone else. Enter our Costume contest and parade your pup to the pier. Don’t forget to test your pet’s agility on our new course. 11:00 am: Costume Contest on the Dock – $2/dog to enter (open to all breeds) 11:30 am:...

DTMHC – Multicultural Food Fest

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 11 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Multicultural Food Fest

DTMHC – Multicultural Food FestPhoto courtesy of the Simcoe Reformer. JUN 611:00 am – 3:00 pm Norfolk County celebrates its cultural diversity with style! Join us and our friends at the Multicultural HeritageAssociation of Norfolk for our second annual day of food, music and wonderful cultural displays. Make sure to bring your appetite! Admission by donation.

PDHM – Walter Lewis: Great lakes Passenger Travel

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 23 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Walter Lewis: Great lakes Passenger Travel

PDHM – Walter Lewis: Great lakes Passenger Travel (Lecture)MAY 231:00 pm Hear Walter Lewis speak on passenger travel on the Great Lakes. Walter Lewis is an award-winning maritime historian specializing in the history of the Great Lakes region. He is the creator of MaritimeHistoryOfTheGreatLakes.ca, widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive resources for Great Lakes research. $10 per person. Pre-registration is required.

Waterford Curator stands next to display from Barn Exhibit

MAY is Museum Month!

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 6 May 2024. Posted in Blog. No Comments on MAY is Museum Month!

BLOGJames Christison, curator at Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum, with a photo exhibit in 2022 of area barns which was one part of A Disappearing Landscape: The Townsend Barn Project. PHOTO BY STAFF Simcoe Reformer Read More

PDHM – 1967 Stanley Cup Series

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 2 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – 1967 Stanley Cup Series

PDHM – 1967 Stanley Cup Series ScreeningMAY 210:00 am – 3:30 pm We hate to bring this up, but do you know the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup? In 1967, the last of the Original Six era games saw Toronto beat the Montreal Canadiens in a Centennial nail biter of a series. This 27-minute colour recap with original sound – including narration by Alex Trebek – has been recently digitized at the highest quality. With play-by-play by Bill Hewitt and Danny Gallivan, it features some of your favourite players such as our own Red Kelly, Tim Horton and Henri Richard. We...

DTMHC – Robyn Michaud: Jingle Dancing & Indigenous Culture

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 25 April 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Robyn Michaud: Jingle Dancing & Indigenous Culture

DTMHC – Robyn Michaud: Jingle Dancing & Indigenous CultureAPR 251:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre welcomes Professor Robyn Michaud to the museum as she talks about the rich heritage of Indigenous people in Canada. Robyn, who grew up in Tillsonburg, is a member of the Anishnaabe, Bear Clan from Sagamok Anishnawbek. Robyn teaches at Conestoga College and the University of Western Ontario, where she has finished her doctorate in education. Robyn will be talking about diversity within Indigenous culture and the power of dance as an expression of heritage...

PDHM – Jensen and Friends in Concert

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 15 March 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Jensen and Friends in Concert

PDHM – Jensen and Friends in ConcertMAR 127:00 pm Join Dave Jensen and his band for a night of Celtic favourites as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Dave Jensen, an ambassador of Newfoundland traditions from Screechins to squeezebox tunes is putting together an evening of entertainment with his friends, John Harris, Doug Welland, and others yet to be confirmed. Dave hails from the once outport of Belleoram and has been entertaining folks in the area for over 40 years. Tickets $25. Pre-registration is required. Tickets available in person or online via Eventbrite.

DTMHC – Csiga Noodle Bee

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 28 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Csiga Noodle Bee

DTMHC – Csiga Noodle BeeFEB 2812:30 PM – 3:30 PM Hungarian women would traditionally meet every week in February to work together making Csiga noodles for themselves and the neighbourhood. We want to channel this community spirit and gather for a traditional Csiga work bee. Join us as we mix, knead, roll, and form this iconic noodle together as a group. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome. Aprons and take-home containers suggested. Admission by donation.

DTMHC – Opening Reception for Irma Makariunaite’s Art Exhibit

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 14 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Opening Reception for Irma Makariunaite’s Art Exhibit

DTMHC – Opening Reception for Irma Makariunaite Art ExhibitFEB 14Time TBD Please join us for an opening reception to celebrate the art of Irma Makariunaite. A mixed media artist, Irma seeks inspiration from the materials that she uses in her artwork. She embeds fragments of hand-written letters that were sent to her from her grandparents upon her immigration to Canada. She also integrates her own childhood drawings – lovingly preserved by her grandmother – in between the layers of acrylic. Fragments of other documents and ephemera are also included in the process of creating...

DTMHC – Ukrainian Perogies Workshop

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 31 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Ukrainian Perogies Workshop

DTMHC – Ukrainian Perogies WorkshopJAN 3112:30 pm – 3:30 pm What could be better on a cold winter day than making and eating fluffy, melt in your mouth perogies? Join us at the museum and learn how to make this traditional Ukrainian delicacy. Participants will make a dozen sweet – not savory – perogies to take home, and sample many different flavours as they roll, cut, and stuff these little bites of potato perfection. All materials will be provided. Please bring a container to take home your culinary creations. $30 per person. Pre-registration required.

PDHM – Exhibit Opening – Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 15 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Exhibit Opening – Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery

PDHM – Exhibit Opening for Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery JAN 156:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Port Dover Cemetery stands as a quiet guard to the lives and legacies of past generations. Nestled justoutside of town, this historic burial ground has served the community for a century and a half, offering a dignified resting place and a rich tapestry of local history. Still independently operated and volunteer-run, the Port Dover Cemetery remains a testament to community stewardship and historical preservation. Its continued care ensures that the stories of Port Dover’s past will...