Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Fundraising Auction
– 19 February 2024 – 26 February 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024 - Monday, February 26, 2024
Bidding opens 8:00 am and closes 6:00 pm
During Ontario Heritage Week, Norfolk County Heritage & Culture is hosting their annual fundraising auction.
Please show your support of the Norfolk County Museum & Archives and the good work they do in the community by bidding on the catalogue of fantastic items including out-of-print books, local experiences, gift baskets, pottery, furniture, folk art and much, much more.
Thank you to all those who donated items for the auction. Your support is much appreciated!
You must register to bid. The auction opens on February 19th and runs until February 26th. Auction will close precisely at 6 p.m. and the highest bid at that time will be declared the winner.
Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Fundraising Auction
– 19 February 2024 – 26 February 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024 - Monday, February 26, 2024
Bidding opens 8:00 am and closes 6:00 pm
During Ontario Heritage Week, Norfolk County Heritage & Culture is hosting their annual fundraising auction.
Please show your support of the Norfolk County Museum & Archives and the good work they do in the community by bidding on the catalogue of fantastic items including out-of-print books, local experiences, gift baskets, pottery, furniture, folk art and much, much more.
Thank you to all those who donated items for the auction. Your support is much appreciated!
You must register to bid. The auction opens on February 19th and runs until February 26th. Auction will close precisely at 6 p.m. and the highest bid at that time will be declared the winner.
PDHM - Beach Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin
– 2 March 2024
At Port Dover Harbour Museum
Join local artist Ingrid Zyma-Irvin and make a beautiful candleholder or mosaic fish from Lake Erie beach glass. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration required.
Register in person or on Eventbrite.
$50 per person
There are two workshops available on the same day: 10:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4:00pm
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.
Join us as participants will learn this Ukrainian tradition by using a wax-resist method to decorate their eggs with stunning motifs with instructor Kiana Shabatura.
$25 per person. Instruction and supplies will be provided. online Registration is required. Registration begins January 31 via ENCORE.
Join Kathy Kupi and make a beautiful sculpture. Her “paverpol” technique is environmentally friendly and is non-toxic. All supplies and materials will be provided.
Drop-In March Break Programming @ Norfolk County Museums
– 13 March 2024
March 13-15, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Drop-in Programming at our Museums:
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum
Port Dover Harbour Museum
Looking 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.
Drop-In March Break Programming @ Norfolk County Museums
– 14 March 2024
March 13-15, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Drop-in Programming at our Museums:
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum
Port Dover Harbour Museum
Looking 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.
Drop-In March Break Programming @ Norfolk County Museums
– 15 March 2024
March 13-15, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Drop-in Programming at our Museums:
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum
Port Dover Harbour Museum
Looking 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.
NCA – Exhibit Opens - Reforesting Norfolk: The Story of St. Williams Forestry Station
– 22 March 2024
By the early 20th century Norfolk County was headed for an ecological crisis. The St. Williams Forestry Station changed how we think about sustainability and garnered popular recognition for the importance of reforestation across Ontario. Learn all about Norfolk’s renowned Forestry Farm in our new exhibit: Reforesting Norfolk.
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The exhibit launches on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Norfolk County Archives, 109 Norfolk Street South, Simcoe, Ontario.
Interested in helping us preserve our 1932 fishtug?
We're seeking community members willing to help keep it looking beautiful for another 100 years.
Meet at the Port Dover Harbour Museum Friday March 22 at 5pm for more information. We're looking for individuals of all skill sets and experience.
Built in 1932 by George Gamble, it was one of the first Lake Erie fish tugs with an electrically-welded hull.
Metal-hulled fishing boats were revolutionary. Steel is lighter, stronger and more durable than wood. The steel-hulled advance coincided with the arrival of powerful diesel motors, which displaced steam power.
Welding was an improvement over the riveted hulls that went before.
As for the name Almidart, it is a contraction of the names of the three partners who owned it – Alf Schubert, Midland Thompson and Art Anderson.
The Almidart is 60 feet long and 15 in the beam.
A crane was used to lift it from the muddy banks of Black Creek about 20 years ago and cart it to its current location. Given that it is one of the first things visitors see when they cross the lift bridge into Port Dover, it’s an attraction and a landmark.
DTMHC – Feeding the Gangs: Culinary Arts on the Farm Exhibit Opens
23 March 2024
Runs March 23 – December 31, 2024
The young men on the farm worked up a great appetite harvesting tobacco. Sometimes feeding 20 young men daily takes planning, skill, and strength. Hear their stories through Shirley Glendinning and the Canadian Tobacco Grower magazine and learn about their essential contribution to the industry. The exhibition will also display a different monthly recipe highlighting their culinary expertise.
Join us as participants will learn this Ukrainian tradition by using a wax-resist method to decorate their eggs with stunning motifs with instructor Kiana Shabatura.
$25 per person. Instruction and supplies will be provided. online Registration is required. Registration begins January 31 via ENCORE.
Digging Up Your Roots: Genealogy Workshop for Beginners
– 27 March 2024
A workshop designed for individuals who want to begin their family history research but don't know where to start. Learn how to find and navigate archival records such as vital statistic records, census records, property records and more!
NEW LOCATION! This year, the Easter Bunny has made a slight change with WHAM’s Easter Eggstravaganza. Join us at the Waterford Arena Baseball Diamonds, located on 32 East Church Street Waterford, this Saturday, March 30.
The Easter Bunny will be dropping off thousands of delicious chocolate eggs around the field, just waiting to be found! Along with these delicious treats, egg hunters will have multiple chances to win special prize packages!
Gate opens at 10:30am with our Egg Hunt beginning at 11:00am sharp.
From Pre-Christian times the egg symbolized hope, happiness, and protection. The hand decorating of Ukrainian is an art that has been handed down through generations. Join us this Easter and discover the beauty of Pysanky.
No previous experience necessary. All supplies and materials will be provided.
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.
LOCATED AT PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH 9:30 a.m.
Raymarine/FLIR
Introducing the new "Alpha" displays for sailing and racing. Autopilots for all types of fishing boats.
- Presented by: Mark Goodyear 11:00 a.m.
Aqua-Tek
Mold; The causes and preventions. How to prevent, clean and repair the damage.
- Presented by: Peter Bristow 12:30 p.m.
Epifanes Paints
Wood, Steel, Epoxy, Fiberglass gelcoat. The right choices in topside paints.
- Presented by: Gord Laco 2:00 p.m.
Round Table Discussions
Ask the experts, questions & answers.
- Presented by: Steve Barthel, Mark Goodyear, Ryan Goldenberg, Steve Laevens.
The 2025 Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Events, Exhibitions, and Programs Guide is now available and includes 2025 community events, exhibits, youth programming, and more.
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.
PDHM Pumpkin Painting Party
OCT 18 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
Kids! Join us for the perfect pumpkin painting party. Paint your own pie pumpkin. Don’t forget to grab your treat bag! Ages 3-10.
Programs at 10:00am and 1:00pm
$6 per child. Pre-registration required (sign up via ENCORE).
We can barely HO-HO-HOLD in all of our excitement for Port Dover’s annual ChristmasFest celebration!
Stop by the museum before or after the Santa Claus parade to share in a little Christmas cheer with us. We’ve got a festive scavenger hunt on our main floor and a Christmas craft upstairs for ages 3-10.
This event is ADMISSION BY DONATION (cash or a contribution to the Port Dover and Area Lifeline Foodbank).
DTMHC – Light up the Season: Delhi BIA Christmas Party
NOV 29 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Delhi BIA presents “Light up the Season.” Come see the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre in all its Christmas grandeur. Sip a cup of hot cocoa and try your hand at our seasonal scavenger hunt, then take a picture with olde St. Nick and tell him all of your holiday wishes!
Three in the Round: The Single Malt Sessionsare back at Port Dover Harbour Museum! A seasoned musical trio, Three in the Round is made up ofGwen Potter,a sought-after English session musician, singer and viola d’amor player,John Harris, a gifted guitarist, mandolinist and singer from Nova Scotia, andBob 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 for a special performance “in the round” at PDHM.
Tickets $20. Tickets limited – purchase in person or click here
Holiday Night Market at the Museum
Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us for the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum’s inaugural Holiday Night Market! Enjoy an special evening of holiday shopping, festive music and complimentary hot apple cider!
Want to become a Vendor?
Vendors will be selected based on this criteria and space availability.
-Vendor application form due on Thursday, November 27 – 4:00pm. Submit to the provided email or in person at the museum.
-Accepted vendors will be notified by Saturday, November 29 – 4:00pm.
-Payment of $25.00 due Thursday, December 4 – 4:00pm. Payment details provided upon acceptance.
