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PDHM – Summer Camp

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 6 February 2024. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Summer Camp

PDHM – Summer CampJuly & August Daily 9:00am – 4:00pm Port Dover Harbour Museum’s Summer Camp Registration opens on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 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. Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm with the exception of holidays. Register for a single day or for a whole week. Our camp is designed for children ages 5-10. Children must be 5 years old on the first day that they attend our camp. Proof of age WILL be required at drop...

PDHM – Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 2 February 2024. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

PDHM – Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-IrvinSaturday, November 23 & 30, 20241:00pm – 3:00pm Join local artist Ingrid Zyma-Irvin and create delightful one-of-a-kind glass ornaments and/or a trinket dish just in time for holiday gifting. All supplies are provided and no previous experience with glass is necessary. This workshop sold out very quickly last year, so sign up fast! $50 per person Pre-registration required, register in person to save the ticket fee, or purchase on eventbrite – November 23 Tickets November 30 Tickets

PDHM – Not-so-Victorian Séance

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 2 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Not-so-Victorian Séance

PDHM – Not-so-Victorian SéanceThursday, October 24, 20247:00pm – 9:00pm Spiritualism was a popular trend in the Victorian era reflecting a widespread fascination with the afterlife as well as the enigmatic workings of emerging communication technologies like photography, the telegraph and telephone. Learn about the mysteries of Victorian spiritualism, and then partake in a modern day reading with medium Shannon Easton. $50 per person Ages 18 and up. Note: This event is not wheelchair accessible. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.Tickets available NOW!

PDHM – Youth Volunteer Mentorship Program

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 2 February 2024. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Youth Volunteer Mentorship Program

PDHM – Youth Volunteer and Mentorship ProgramOrientation Day 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...

PDHM – Common Threads

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 2 February 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Common Threads

PDHM – Common ThreadsFirst Thursday of Each MonthStarting January 4, 202410:00am – 11:30am 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. To join the discussion or to receive updates about this recurring...

PDHM – From Her Hands

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 25 January 2024. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – From Her Hands

PDHM – From Her Hands: Norfolk’s Women Potters in the 1960s & ’70sOn Until January 1, 2025This exhibit explores women potters in Norfolk County during the 1960s and 70s, with emphasis on the work of Donna Matthews, Donna Ryerse, Jean Woolley, George and Didi Eerenberg and Ruth Peets. Co-curated by local folk artist Jeremy Hayes.

PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 18 July 2023. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

PDHM Pumpkin Painting PartyOctober 19, 2024 Ages 3-10$6 per child Calling all witches and wizards, ghosts and goblins – this one’s for the kids! Paint your own pie pumpkin, take part in a Costume Parade around Riverfront Park (weather dependent), and then get your groove on in a museum dance party. Don’t forget to grab your treat bag! Programs at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Pre-registration required. Sign up on Encore HERE

PDHM – Having an Impact: Biodiversity Education Program

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 18 July 2023. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Having an Impact: Biodiversity Education Program

PDHM – Having an Impact: Biodiversity Education ProgramGrade: 6 (can be adapted to Grade 4 level) Duration: 90 minutes Maximum Group Size: 32 Be an environmental scientist for the day! Investigate and analyze the impact human activities and invasive species have on Lake Erie. Working in groups, students will use both real and reproduction specimen samples and artifacts to research Lake Erie’s ecosystem and propose actions to preserve the Lake’s rich biodiversity.