Author: Norfolk Heritage & Culture

WHAM – Moonlight & Mayhem: A Haunted Walking Tour of Waterford

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 27 September 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Moonlight & Mayhem: A Haunted Walking Tour of Waterford

Moonlight & Mayhem: A Haunted Walking Tour of WaterfordFriday, October 18 – 8:30pm One night only – a special Pumpkinfest show! Join Inspector Wilson, the 19th century detective, on a guided stroll through downtown to hear the true ghostly stories of Waterford’s past. Tickets will be available on Eventbrite – $20/adult.

WHAM – Rug Hooking Workshop

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 18 September 2024. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops. No Comments on WHAM – Rug Hooking Workshop

WHAM – Rug Hooking WorkshopSaturday November 9 – 10am to 3pm Spend a cozy afternoon at WHAM as instructors from the J.J. Rugger Rug Hooking Guild will teach participants the wonderful art of rug hooking. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore their creativity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow crafters and create your own beautiful rug masterpiece. Instruction and supplies will be provided. No experience needed. Parking and accessible washrooms available on site. Light refreshments will...

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

NCA – Norfolk Old Boys and Girls Reunion: 100 Years

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 7 August 2024. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on NCA – Norfolk Old Boys and Girls Reunion: 100 Years

NCA – Norfolk Old Boys and Girls’ Reunion: 100 YearsNORFOLK OLD BOYS AND GIRLS’ REUNION: 100 YEARSOn September 6, 1923, Town of Simcoe Council started the discussions around organizing an Old Boys and Girls’ Reunion, sometimes referred to as ‘Old Home Week’. By October 4, 1924 an Old Boys’ Executive Committee was established and several other sub-committees were formed to plan for the event, including a Finance Committee, Reception Committee, Music Committee, Decoration Committee and 5 other committees. In the 1924 budget, the Town of Simcoe Council pledged $2000 to...

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.

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

NCA – Advent Christmas Junk Journal Workshop

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 19 January 2024. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Events, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on NCA – Advent Christmas Junk Journal Workshop

NCA – Advent Christmas Junk Journal WorkshopSaturday, November 23, 20241:00pm – 4:00pm In this introductory workshop to the junk journal craft you will learn how to assemble and embellish your own Christmas Advent Junk Journal. Take your keepsake journal home and fill it with your holiday memories or gift it to a friend! Just in time for Christmas. This workshop is perfect for beginners! All supplies provided. This workshop is recommended for ages 18+. $50 per person. Pre-registration required.

WHAM – Painting Ornament with Crock A Doodle

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 18 January 2024. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops. No Comments on WHAM – Painting Ornament with Crock A Doodle

WHAM – Painting Ornaments with Crock A DoodleSaturday, November 30, 2024 & Saturday, December 7, 20241:00pm – 3:00pm Paint your own holiday ornaments! $30 per participant, 2 ornaments per person. Online Registration is required. Registration begins October 30 via ENCORE.

WHAM – Textile Tenacity: Charitable Quilting in Ontario

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 18 January 2024. Posted in Current Exhibits. No Comments on WHAM – Textile Tenacity: Charitable Quilting in Ontario

WHAM – Textile Tenacity: Charitable Quilting In OntarioRuns October 4, 2024 – February 29, 2025 Quilting if often thought of as a nostalgic hobby with a homey purpose. The truth is far more complicated. Quilts have been used for fundraising purposes for over a century. The funds that community quilting projects have raised have helped to build churches, equip hospitals and win wars. This exhibition explores this other purposeful side of quilting and the tenacity women show by raising money through crafts when their community is in need. WHAM is holding an Opening Gala on Sunday,...

WHAM – Agricultural Hall of Fame

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 17 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Agricultural Hall of Fame

WHAM – Agricultural Hall of FameSaturday, September 15, 20242:00pm – 4:00pm The Agricultural Hall of Fame at WHAM honours and celebrates Norfolk County’s outstanding contributions to agriculture and promotes the importance of these achievements. Join us as we formally recognize the 2024 recipients and unveil the new exhibit highlighting their accomplishments. To see a full list of past inductees, click here: Inductees

WHAM – Heritage Tractor Show

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 17 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Heritage Tractor Show

WHAM – Vintage Tractor Show Vintage Tractor Show at WHAMSunday, October 20 – 9:00am to 3:00pm WHAM will be hosting its first annual vintage tractor show in celebration of all things Pumpkinfest. Featuring a variety of tractor makes and models on the east grounds of the museum. Have a tractor to show-off? Registration forms are available HERE or in person at WHAM.

WHAM – Farmerettes At War

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 17 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Farmerettes At War

WHAM – Farmerettes At WarNovember (Date TBD) Learn about the forgotten history of the young women who answered the call by working on the farms in Ontario – including Waterford – during the Second World War. Join author Bonnie Sitter as she shares her research and documentary highlights from Ontario Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes. Admission by donation.

WHAM – Holiday Starlight Shopping

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 15 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Holiday Starlight Shopping

WHAM – Holiday Starlight ShoppingNovember 14 and 21 Kick off your holiday shopping by visiting Bowlby Bros. & Co., the museum’s famous gift shop. Featuring home and garden products, unique seasonal ornaments and fabulous stocking stuffers. The museum will be open extended hours to join other vendors in Waterford for a night of holiday splendor. Want to be a vendor? The Waterford Chamber of Commerce’s Starlight Shopping are two evenings geared at bringing the community together to kick off the holiday shopping season and encourage Norfolk County residents to BUY LOCAL! Several...