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PDHM – From Her Hands: Norfolk’s Women Potters of the 1960s and ’70s

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 18 February 2026. Posted in Exhibits, Virtual Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – From Her Hands: Norfolk’s Women Potters of the 1960s and ’70s

PDHM – From Her Hands: Norfolk’s Women Potters of the 1960s and ’70sClick on the arrow below (bottom right corner of book) to flip through the From Her Hands: Norfolk’s Women Potters of the 1960s and ’70s exhibit catalogue. You can also navigate using the scroll bar below the book.

PDHM – Dover Ducks: Carvings of Thircul Church

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 13 February 2026. Posted in Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Dover Ducks: Carvings of Thircul Church

Dover Ducks: Carvings of Thircul ChurchClick on the arrow below (bottom right corner of book) to flip through the Dover Ducks: Carvings by Thircul Church exhibit catalogue. You can also navigate using the scroll bar below the book.

PDHM – Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 7 January 2026. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on 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...

PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in Crafts

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 12 December 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in Crafts

PDHM & WHAM – PA Day Drop-in CraftsAPR 17, 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.

Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 12 December 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on 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...

PDHM – Meet Me on Main: A Walk Through Time

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 12 December 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Meet Me on Main: A Walk Through Time

PDHM – Meet Me on Main: A Walk Through TimeJUN 17, 2026 – JAN 17, 2027 Explore the history of Port Dover’s beautiful Main Street. Learn the stories of the buildings still standing, and of those we’ve lost to time.

PDHM – Holiday Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 27 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on 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).

PDHM – Summer Camp

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 6 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on 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...

PDHM – Christmasfest

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 21 November 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on 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).

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

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 24 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on 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.

PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 17 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

PDHM Pumpkin Painting PartyOCT 1710:00 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).

PDHM – 2026 Annual Fun Car Rally

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 26 September 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on 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...

PDHM – Crooked Stovepipe Orchestra

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 1 September 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on 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.

PDHM – Jubilee Brass in Concert

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 11 July 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Jubilee Brass in Concert

PDHM – Jubilee Brass ConcertJUL 117:00 pm The Salvation Army Jubilee Brass Band will perform in Riverfront Park, Harbour Street. Bring your own lawn chair. Admission by donation.

PDHM – Confederation Marine Modellers

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 20 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Confederation Marine Modellers

PDHM – Confederation Marine ModellersJUN 20 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 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! Admission by donation.

PDHM – Arbor Dog Races

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 13 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Arbor Dog Races

PDHM – Arbor Dog RacesJUN 1311:00 am – 12:30 pm Generously sponsored by The Arbor Calling all Dover Dogs! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the 4th Annual Arbor Dog Races! Join in or watch as wienerful dachshunds race to claim the prize of fastest hot dog around. Are your dogs a little taller? Don’t worry, we’ll have a Heinz 57 race or two for everyone else. Enter our Costume contest and parade your pup to the pier. 11:00 am: Costume Contest on the Dock – $2/dog to enter (open to all breeds) 11:15 am: Costume Parade down to the Pier! 11:45...

PDHM – Common Threads

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 8 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on 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...