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Women’s Institutes of Norfolk County (2025)

Written by WHAM Staff on 2 April 2026. Posted in Hall of Fame. No Comments on Women’s Institutes of Norfolk County (2025)

Agricultural Hall of FameWomen’s Institutes of Norfolk County(2025)For over a century, the Women’s Institute (WI) has exerted a profound and transformative impact on rural communities across Norfolk County. Originating from the vision of domestic science reformer Adelaide Hunter Hoodless in Stoney Creek, Ontario, the WI quickly evolved from a local initiative into a global women’s movement. Its foundational principles were rooted in the advancement of education, championing civic reform, and fostering the social well-being of women objectives that resonated deeply far beyond its...

WHAM – Happy Accidents: A Bob Ross Painting Workshop

Written by WHAM Staff on 28 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops. No Comments on WHAM – Happy Accidents: A Bob Ross Painting Workshop

WHAM – Happy Accidents: A Bob Ross Painting WorkshopOct 3 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join certified Bob Ross instructor, Bobbi Cosby, for a guided course on how to paint a Bob Ross original design. $55 per person. Instruction and all supplies provided. Online Pre-Registration is required. Registration begins March 6 at 12:00 PM via ENCORE.

WHAM – Forged: Norfolk’s Industrial Might

Written by WHAM Staff on 2 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits.

Forged: Norfolk’s Industrial MightSEP 10 to JAN 31, 2027 As a powerhouse during the formative years of Upper Canada, Norfolk County produced some of the nation’s first industrial goods. This exhibition invites you to explore the furnaces, factories, and fields that powered the region, uncovering the largely forgotten story of Norfolk County’s industrial might. Admission by donation.

WHAM – Summer Camp

Written by WHAM Staff on 1 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops. No Comments on WHAM – Summer Camp

WHAM – 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...

WHAM – Holiday Night Market

Written by WHAM Staff on 23 November 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Holiday Night Market

WHAM – Holiday Night Market At The MuseumDEC 10 4:00 – 8:00 PM A festive evening of holiday shopping with artisan vendors throughout the museum, live music and special offerings in the Bowlby Bros. Gift Shop. *Want to apply to be a vendor for the 2026 market? See the website for details and application forms. Free admission

WHAM – Pumpkinfest Moonlight & Mayhem

Written by WHAM Staff on 17 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Pumpkinfest Moonlight & Mayhem

WHAM – Pumpkinfest Moonlight & MayhemOCT 17 & 18 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM & 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Moonlight Shows) As part of the town-wide festivities, special exhibitions, kids’ crafts and world-famous pumpkin pie will be offered at the museum throughout the weekend. The Moonlight & Mayhem walking tours of old Waterford will also be featured on Saturday and Sunday with shows running from 6pm to 7pm. Full details on the website.

WHAM – Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame

Written by WHAM Staff on 25 September 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame

WHAM – Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of FameSEPT 12 2:00 PM 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 2026 recipients and unveil the new exhibit highlighting their accomplishments.

WHAM – Car Boot Sales

Written by WHAM Staff on 3 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Car Boot Sales

WHAM – Car Boot SalesMAY 9 & JUN 13 8 am – 12 pm Calling all treasurer hunters! Start your Saturday morning thrifting at WHAM with this old-fashion English style flea market. Vendors selling antiques, collectables and “good junque” will be setup on the museum grounds. Admission is free. Cancelled if raining.WANT TO BE A VENDOR? Load up your car and sell your junque from the trunk at the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum’s CAR BOOT SALES. This old-fashioned, English styled flea market will be running on the East parking lot of the museum Saturday, May 9 and...