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PDHM – Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery

PDHM – Where the Past Rests: Port Dover CemeteryRuns until May 30, 2026 The Port Dover Cemetery stands as a quiet guard to the lives and legacies of past generations. Nestled just outside of town, this historic burial ground has served the community for a century and a half, offering a dignified resting place and a rich tapestry of local history. Still independently operated and volunteer-run, the Port Dover Cemetery remains a testament to community stewardship and historical preservation. Its continued care ensures that the stories of Port Dover’s past will endure for generations...

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March Break at the Museums

March Break at the MuseumsMAR 18-201:00-3:00PM Admission – Pay What You Can Hey, parents and grandparents! Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this March Break? Why not swing by one – or more! – of Norfolk County’s three museums for a quick afternoon crafting session? From Wednesday through Friday during March Break, the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre, Port Dover Harbour Museum, and Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum will each have a different fun craft for kids ages 5-10. Feel free to come back each day for a new craft! And don’t...

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PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in Crafts

PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in CraftsAPR 15, JUN 5 & JUN 261:00 PM – 3:00 PM Learn, explore and create on your PA Days at Norfolk’s museums. We’ll have a special drop-in activity or craft ideal for grades K-4. Make something special while learning more about the museum. A seasonal scavenger hunt will also be available for our tiny visitors. Admission by donation.

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Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program

Youth Volunteer & Mentorship ProgramStaff at Norfolk County’s museums know that youth volunteers can offer something unique to our summer camp and March Break programs. Whether you have a special talent to share or just enjoy working with kids, we would love to have you participate in our Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program. Volunteering is a great way for teens to begin to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, gain references, and develop leadership skills. This program is offered to youth ages 14 and older. Before they can begin to volunteer, all...

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PDHM – Spring Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

PDHM – Spring Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-IrvinAPR 18 & 25 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Make something special to celebrate Spring! Learn the basics of stained glass in this 2-day course led by local artist Ingrid Zyma-Irvin. Participants will learn to cut, grind, foil and solder glass, making at least one suncatcher.  Please note: This workshop is delivered in two parts. You must be able to attend both days in order to register.$60 per person. Pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite (link to come).

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PDHM – Holiday Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

PDHM – Holiday Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-IrvinNOV 28 & DEC 512:30 pm – 3:30 pm Make something special for the holidays! Learn the basics of stained glass in this 2-day course led by local artist Ingrid Zyma-Irvin. Participants will learn to cut, grind, foil and solder glass, making at least one holiday themed stained glass creation. Participants MUST be able to attend both days of the workshop. $60 per person. Pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased in person at the museum or online via Eventbrite (link to come).

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PDHM – Summer Camp

PDHM – 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...

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PDHM – Christmasfest

PDHM – ChristmasfestNOV 2110:00 am – 4:00 pm 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).

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PDHM – Walter Lewis: Pre-Confederation Lighthouses (Lecture)

PDHM – Walter Lewis: Pre-Confederation Lighthouses (Lecture)OCT 241:00 pm Hear Walter Lewis speak on pre-confederation era lighthouses. Walter Lewis is an award-winning maritime historian specializing in the history of the Great Lakes region. He is the creator of MaritimeHistoryOfTheGreatLakes.ca, widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive resources for Great Lakes research. $10 per person. Pre-registration is required.

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PDHM – 2026 Annual Fun Car Rally

PDHM – 2025 Annual Fun Car Rally SEPT 2610:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$25 per car All years and models welcome! Rain or shine. Buckle up! Our 10th Annual Fun Car Rally is returning for 2026. 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!  RALLY OVERVIEW: REGISTRATION OPENSSaturday, Sept. 26th @ 10:00amRegister at Port Dover Harbour Museum (44 Harbour Street, Port Dover) REGISTRATION...

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PDHM – Crooked Stovepipe Orchestra

PDHM – Crooked Stovepipe Folk Orchestra ConcertSEPT DATE TBD6:00pm – 7:00pmJoin the Crooked Stovepipe Folk Orchestra for their usual assortment of jigs & reels, waltzes, two-steps and rags, sentimental standards, jive ditties, and singalong favourites live from Riverfront Park  (Harbour St.). Bring your own lawn chair.Admission by donation.

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PDHM – Arbor Dog Races

PDHM – Arbor Dog RacesJUN 1311:00 am – 1:30 pm Generously sponsored by The Arbor Calling all Dashing Dachshunds! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the Fourth 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 your pet’s agility on our new course. 11:00 am: Costume Contest on the Dock – $2/dog to enter (open to all breeds) 11:30 am:...

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PDHM – Three in the Round

PDHM – Three in the Round ConcertMAY 297:00 pm Three in the Round: The Single Malt Sessions are back at Port Dover Harbour Museum! A seasoned musical trio, Three in the Round is made up of Gwen Potter, a sought-after English session musician, singer and viola d’amor player, John Harris, a gifted guitarist, mandolinist and singer from Nova Scotia, and Bob 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...

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PDHM – 1967 Stanley Cup Series

PDHM – 1967 Stanley Cup Series ScreeningMAY 210:00 am – 3:30 pm We hate to bring this up, but do you know the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup? In 1967, the last of the Original Six era games saw Toronto beat the Montreal Canadiens in a Centennial nail biter of a series. This 27-minute colour recap with original sound – including narration by Alex Trebek – has been recently digitized at the highest quality. With play-by-play by Bill Hewitt and Danny Gallivan, it features some of your favourite players such as our own Red Kelly, Tim Horton and Henri Richard. We...

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PDHM – Jensen and Friends in Concert

PDHM – Jensen and Friends in ConcertMAR 127:00 pm Join Dave Jensen and his band for a night of Celtic favourites as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Dave Jensen, an ambassador of Newfoundland traditions from Screechins to squeezebox tunes is putting together an evening of entertainment with his friends, John Harris, Doug Welland, and others yet to be confirmed. Dave hails from the once outport of Belleoram and has been entertaining folks in the area for over 40 years. Tickets $25. Pre-registration is required. Tickets available in person or online via Eventbrite.

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PDHM – Exhibit Opening – Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery

PDHM – Exhibit Opening for Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery JAN 156:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Port Dover Cemetery stands as a quiet guard to the lives and legacies of past generations. Nestled justoutside of town, this historic burial ground has served the community for a century and a half, offering a dignified resting place and a rich tapestry of local history. Still independently operated and volunteer-run, the Port Dover Cemetery remains a testament to community stewardship and historical preservation. Its continued care ensures that the stories of Port Dover’s past will...

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PDHM – Common Threads

PDHM – Common ThreadsFirst Thursday of Each Month10:00 am – 11:30 am Please note: January’s event will take place on January 8th. 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. There will be no gatherings...

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