Events - Norfolk County Heritage and Culture

PDHM – Crooked Stovepipe Orchestra

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 11 July 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Crooked Stovepipe Orchestra

PDHM – Crooked Stovepipe Folk Orchestra ConcertWednesday, July 31, 20247:00pm – 8:00pmJoin the Crooked Stovepipe Folk Orchestra for their usual assortment of jigs & reels, waltzes, two-steps and rags, sentimental standards, jive ditties, and singalong favourites.July 31, 7pm Riverfront Park – Harbour St.-Admission by Donation -Bring your own lawn chair

DTMHC – Haunted Mill Tours

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 8 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Haunted Mill Tours

DTMHC – Haunted MillSaturday, October 19 & 26thTime: TBD The Quance mill 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. Admission: $10 per person.

DTMHC – Vintage Tractor Drive

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 8 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Vintage Tractor Drive

DTMHC – Vintage Tractor DriveSaturday, August 24Time: TBD Calling all vintage tractor owners! Join us for a half-day drive through the beautiful backroads of Norfolk County. All tractors 1980 and older are welcome to join the celebration of vintage tractors and their owners. If you are interested in having your tractor in the event please contact the museum to register: [email protected] or 519-426-5870 ext. 8213

PDHM – Not-so-Victorian Séance

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 2 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Not-so-Victorian Séance

PDHM – Not-so-Victorian SéanceThursday, October 24, 20247:00pm – 9:00pm Spiritualism was a popular trend in the Victorian era reflecting a widespread fascination with the afterlife as well as the enigmatic workings of emerging communication technologies like photography, the telegraph and telephone. Learn about the mysteries of Victorian spiritualism, and then partake in a modern day reading with medium Shannon Easton. $50 per person Ages 18 and up. Note: This event is not wheelchair accessible. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.Tickets available August 1

PDHM – Common Threads

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 2 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Common Threads

PDHM – Common ThreadsFirst Thursday of Each MonthStarting January 4, 202410:00am – 11:30am 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. To join the discussion or to receive updates about this recurring...

NCA – Advent Christmas Junk Journal Workshop

Written by Kathy Snively 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.

NCA – 4th Annual Genealogy Symposium

Written by Kathy Snively on 19 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on NCA – 4th Annual Genealogy Symposium

NCA – 4th Annual Genealogy Symposium📅 Join us for the much-anticipated 4th Annual Genealogy Symposium at the Norfolk County Archives on September 14th, 2024. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned genealogist, this event promises enriching experiences for all.Get ready for insightful talks from guest speakers, and don’t miss our used book sale, featuring valuable ancestry research resources. For just $25 per person, your ticket includes access to all talks, exclusive swag, and light refreshments (book and vendor sales are extra).Mark your calendars as tickets go on sale starting...

WHAM – Car Boot Sales

Written by Kathy Snively on 17 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Car Boot Sales

WHAM – Car Boot Sales2nd Saturday of the Month June 8, July 13 & August 108:00am – 12:00pm Calling all treasure 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. 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...

WHAM – Agricultural Hall of Fame

Written by Kathy Snively 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 Kathy Snively on 17 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Heritage Tractor Show

WHAM Heritage Tractor ShowSunday, October 20, 20249:00am – 4:00pm Featuring heritage tractors of all makes and models on the north grounds of the museum as part of Waterford’s Pumpkinfest. Special demonstrations and displays, including “touch a tractor” for all ages. Admission by donation.

WHAM – Farmerettes At War

Written by Kathy Snively 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 Kathy Snively on 15 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Holiday Starlight Shopping

WHAM – Holiday Starlight ShoppingNovember 2024 (Dates TBD) 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.

DTMHC – Quance Sawmill Tours

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 8 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on DTMHC – Quance Sawmill Tours

DTMHC – Quance Sawmill ToursSaturday, August 17th 1:00-3:00 pm The Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre is very excited to announce that the Quance sawmill will be open for guided tours this summer! Drop-in on Saturday, August 17th between 1:00-3:00pm for a casual tour provided by Curator Andrew Moore. Admission by donation. The mills, originally owned and operated in the 1830s by Henry Sovereen, grandson of Delhi founder Frederick Sovereen, were purchased by the Quance family in 1874 and operated until 1970. There were two sawmills and one grist mill that served as a welcome...

PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 18 July 2023. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

PDHM Pumpkin Painting PartyOctober 19, 2024 Ages 3-10$6 per child Calling all witches and wizards, ghosts and goblins – this one’s for the kids! Paint your own pie pumpkin, take part in a Costume Parade around Riverfront Park (weather dependent), and then get your groove on in a museum dance party. Don’t forget to grab your treat bag! Programs at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Pre-registration required.

PDHM – 2024 Annual Fun Car Rally

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 18 July 2023. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – 2024 Annual Fun Car Rally

PDHM – 2024 Annual Fun Car Rally *NEW LOCATION*September 28 New Location: Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre 182 South Dr, Simcoe, ON $25 per car Buckle up! Our 7th Annual Fun Car Rally is returning for 2024. 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...