Current Exhibits - Norfolk County Heritage and Culture

PDHM – Last Boat on the Lake

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 8 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Last Boat on the Lake

PDHM – Last Boat on the LakePlaying until April 17 Released February 24, 2025, Last Boat on the Lake is a research-based documentary film that explores the Canadian commercial fisheries of the Laurentian Great Lakes. These unique fisheries are found in small ports across the Great Lakes yet largely go unseen by most of Canadian society. This film will feature the voices of fish harvesters and never-before-seen footage of commercial fishing life to give viewers an intimate portrait of the challenges and opportunities faced by this historic industry. Get to know the greatest fishery...

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NCA – Norfolk Old Boys and Girls Reunion: 100 Years

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 7 January 2025. 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 YearsRuns until May 30, 2025 The Old Boys and Girls’ Reunion, sometimes referred to as ‘Old Home Week’ was one of the biggest celebrations in Norfolk County’s history bringing in hundreds of citizens from all over Canada and the US. This exhibit showcases the history of this event and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Norfolk County Old Boys and Girls Reunion from August 2 – 7, 1924.

PDHM – Norfolk’s Stories in Stitches

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 6 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Norfolk’s Stories in Stitches

PDHM – Norfolk’s Stories in StitchesMAY 1 – JUL 1, 2025 For centuries the traditional products of a woman’s life – the children they bore, the food they prepared, the clothing they made – were ephemeral; the children grew up, the food was consumed, the clothing was worn, then worn out, and finally discarded. One significant exception to this was the historical samplers and fancy needlework they created. These samplers were highly valued. They were meant to be displayed and passed down through generations. Today, these samplers are considered both works of art and important...

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 – DEC 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.”

WHAM – Textile Tenacity

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 5 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on WHAM – Textile Tenacity

WHAM – Textile TenacityJUN 25 – SEP 27 Quilting is 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.

PDHM – Dover Ducks

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 5 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Dover Ducks

PDHM – Dover DucksJUL 10 – NOV 10 Learn about Port Dover decoy carver Thurcil Church and the importance of decoy carvers in Norfolk County.

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 RacingSEP – DEC 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.

WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 1 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 NorfolkNOV 29, 2025 – 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.