Join us for an intimate concert with Tom Lewis, “widely acknowledged as North America's finest exponent of contemporary nautical songs” (Canadian Society for Traditional Music). Tom Lewis brings to the stage wry humour, button accordion, ukulele, a great voice and his unique experience of more than 40 years bridging the sea-going and folk-singing communities. Tom is renowned for composing 'The Last Shanty' (A Sailor Ain't A Sailor), ''Sailor's Prayer' (Send Down A Dove), 'Legend' (Marching Inland), plus many other contemporary songs of the sea that have become folk standards, sung by more than 40 groups around the world. With opener Ian Bell
DTMHC – Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program Orientation Day
– 1 June 2024
Orientation Day Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:00am – 12:30pm
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre will be launching a Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program in 2024!
Youth volunteers can offer something unique to our programs, whether you have a special talent or interest or just enjoy working with kids.
The Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program is offered to youth ages 13 and older. Volunteering is a great way to begin to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills.
Before they can begin to volunteer, all youths are required to attend an orientation day at DTMHC. This short session includes an introduction to the museum, Health & Safety and AODA training, a fun museum challenge, and a pizza lunch. After successful completion of the museum orientation, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in programming. Volunteers will be scheduled based on need.
To register for this event, please email [email protected]or call 519-426-5870 x1091.
PDHM – Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program Orientation Day
– 1 June 2024
June 1 10:00am – 12:30pm
Port Dover Harbour Museum’s Youth Volunteer and Mentorship program was so successful that we are bringing it back for 2024. Youth volunteers can offer something unique to our programs, whether you have a special talent or interest or just enjoy working with kids.
The Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program is offered to youth ages 13 and older. Volunteering is a great way to begin to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills.
Before they can begin to volunteer, all youths are required to attend an orientation day at PDHM. This short session includes an introduction to the museum, Health & Safety and AODA training, a fun museum challenge, and a pizza lunch. After successful completion of the museum orientation, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in programming. Volunteers will be scheduled based on need.
To register for this event, please email [email protected]or call 519-426-5870 x1036
WHAM – Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program Orientation Day
– 1 June 2024
Orientation Day
June 1 10:00am – 12:30pm
WHAM’s youth volunteers are vital to the success of our camps. We believe that each volunteer can offer something unique to our programs , whether you have a special talent or interest or just enjoy working with kids. The Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program is offered to youth ages 13 and older. Volunteering is a great way to begin a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills.
Before they can begin to volunteer, all youths are required to attend an orientation day at WHAM. This short session includes an introduction to the museum, Health & Safety and AODA training, a fun museum challenge and a pizza lunch. After successful completion of the museum orientation, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in programming, help plan and implement camp events and activities, and take part in off-site trips.
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.
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 lot of the museum the 2nd Saturday of June, July and August – 8am to 12pm.
VENUE: Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum (159 Nichol Street, Waterford) East Parking Lot.
WHEN: Saturday, June 8, July 12 and August 10. Sale Runs: 8am-12pm (vendors to arrive between 7:00am – 7:30am).
VENDOR FEE: $20 each sale day – book one approximate 10’ by 10’ space or more (cash payments only, pay upon entry)
PLEASE NOTE: This car boot sale is for individuals selling their new, used and ancient items, home-made arts/crafts and related wares. This is not an event for commercial retailers. Please read full terms and conditions on vendor application form.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Event cancelled if weather conditions are unfavorable. Cancellation notices will be posted on museum social media.
BOOK IN ADVANCE: Those who wish to book a 10’ by 10’ space(s) must do so at least 3 day in advance of sale dates by completing and submitting the vendor application form.
The museum is participating in Norfolk Community Day and will feature multicultural exhibits, performances, and other activities throughout the day. Watch this space for more information.
Calling all Dashing Dachshunds! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the Second Annual Arbor Dog Races! Weenies will race to claim the prize of fastest hot dog around. Are your dogs a little taller? Don’t worry, we’ll have Heinz 57 race or two for everyone else. Enter our Costume contest and parade your pup to the pier. Don’t forget to test out your pet’s agility.
11:00am: Costume Contest on the ALMIDART Dock - $2/dog to enter (open to all breeds)
11:30am: Costume Parade down to the Pier!
12:15pm: Dachshund Arbor Dog Race- first heat - $5/dog to enter
1:15pm: Heinz 57 Race- all breeds welcome - $5/dog to enter
2:00pm: Awards Ceremony
Register in advance by emailing [email protected] (Registration not required but appreciated)
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!
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.
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.
