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March Break Programming – Norfolk County Museums

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 9 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on March Break Programming – Norfolk County Museums

March Break ProgrammingMarch 12-14, 20251:00pm – 3:00pm Drop-in Programming at our Museums:Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre Port Dover Harbour Museum Waterford Heritage & Agricultural MuseumLooking for something fun to do with your kids or grandkids this March Break? Norfolk County’s museums have you covered! Drop in to any of our three museums from 1:00-3:00pm on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of March Break to view our awesome exhibits, do a new craft each day, and test your observation skills with our museum scavenger hunts. Admission by donation.Delhi...

Youth Volunteer Mentorship Program

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 9 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops. No Comments on Youth Volunteer Mentorship Program

Youth Volunteer and Mentorship ProgramYouth Volunteer & Mentorship Program – Orientation Day May 31 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Locations:Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage CentrePort Dover Harbour MuseumWaterford Heritage & Agricultural MuseumAre you a teen looking to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills? Join our Youth Volunteer Team and assist with our summer camps! Youth volunteers can offer something unique to our programs, whether you have a special talent or interest or just enjoy working with kids. The...

DTMHC – Summer Camp

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 7 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – Summer Camp

DTMHC – Summer CampRegistration starts Wednesday, May 7! 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: $36.00 per day, per child. Registration: Summer camp registration opens on Wednesday, May 7th. 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 – Pysanky – Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 7 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on DTMHC – Pysanky – Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting

DTMHC – Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Egg PaintingAPR 1212:30 pm -3:30 pm From Pre-Christian times the egg symbolized hope, happiness, and protection. For Ukrainians, hand decorating eggs at Easter is a traditional skill and art form that has been handed down through the generations. Discover the beauty of pysanky. All supplies and materials will be provided. $25 per person. Pre-registration required.

PDHM – Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 31 December 2024. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

PDHM – Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-IrvinNOV 22 & 291:00 pm – 3:30 pm Join local artist Ingrid Zyma-Irvin and create delightful one-of-a-kind glass ornaments and/or a trinket dish just in time for holiday gifting. All supplies are provided and no previous experience with glass is necessary. This workshop sold out very quickly last year, so sign up fast! $50 per person. Pre-registration required.

PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 18 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

PDHM Pumpkin Painting PartyOCT 1811:00 am – 3:00 pm Kids! Join us for the perfect pumpkin painting party. Paint your own pie pumpkin and take part in a museum dance party in our wheelhouse! Don’t forget to grab your treat bag! Ages 3-10. Programs at 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. $6 per child. Pre-registration required (sign up via ENCORE).

PDHM – 2025 Annual Fun Car Rally

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 27 September 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – 2025 Annual Fun Car Rally

PDHM – 2025 Annual Fun Car Rally SEPT 27$25 per car All years and models welcome! Rain or shine. Buckle up! Our 8th Annual Fun Car Rally is returning for 2025. During this fun family event, support the Port Dover Harbour Museum while cruising Norfolk’s scenic country roads! Drivers, navigators and friends will travel on a secret route, while answering questions about what they see along the way. See you at the finish line! New this year; experienced rally participants can skip orientation and get started right away! 10:00-11:00am: Registration in person at [start location TBD] 11:00am:...

PDHM – Confederation Marine Modellers

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 21 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Confederation Marine Modellers

PDHM – Confederation Marine ModellersJUN 21 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join the Hamilton Confederation Marine Modellers in Riverfront Park (or inside the museum if it’s raining) to learn more about the group and see their amazing boat models on display and in action! Admission by donation.

DTMHC – Annual Indoor Yard Sale

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 17 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Annual Indoor Yard Sale

DTMHC – Annual Indoor Yard SaleMAY 178:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us to hunt through a vast selection of goods at our annual indoor yard sale in support of the Museum! Also be sure to visit the Delhi & District Horticultural Society Annual Plant and Bake sale hosted on the museum grounds. The museum will be taking donations two weeks prior to the event.

PDHM – Three in the Round

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 1 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Three in the Round

PDHM – Three in the Round ConcertMAY 17:00 pm Three in the Round: The Single Malt Sessions are back at Port Dover Harbour Museum! A seasoned musical trio, Three in the Round is made up of Gwen Potter, a sought-after English session musician, singer and viola d’amor player, John Harris, a gifted guitarist, mandolinist and singer from Nova Scotia, and Bob MacLean, an East Coast singer/songwriter with a penchant for Celtic guitar. For their Single Malt Sessions, the group brings together the very best folk/trad song and tune selections from the British Isles, France, and Atlantic Canada...

PDHM – Common Threads

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 4 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Common Threads

PDHM – Common ThreadsFirst Thursday of Each Month10:00 am – 11:30 am Calling all fiber artists and needleworkers! Whether your hobby of choice is knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, crochet, felting, or any other handmade piece of art worked up with needles, thread, or yarn, bring your projects and join us at the museum on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxing morning of crafting and connection. Beginners welcome. Must have your own craft supplies. Pre-registration not required.