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Youth Volunteer Mentorship Program

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 9 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops. No Comments on Youth Volunteer Mentorship Program

Youth Volunteer and Mentorship ProgramYouth Volunteer & Mentorship Program – Orientation Day May 31 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Locations:Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage CentrePort Dover Harbour MuseumWaterford Heritage & Agricultural MuseumAre you a teen looking to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills? Join our Youth Volunteer Team and assist with our summer camps! Youth volunteers can offer something unique to our programs, whether you have a special talent or interest or just enjoy working with kids. The...

PDHM – Last Boat on the Lake

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 8 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Last Boat on the Lake

PDHM – Last Boat on the LakePlaying until April 17 Released February 24, 2025, Last Boat on the Lake is a research-based documentary film that explores the Canadian commercial fisheries of the Laurentian Great Lakes. These unique fisheries are found in small ports across the Great Lakes yet largely go unseen by most of Canadian society. This film will feature the voices of fish harvesters and never-before-seen footage of commercial fishing life to give viewers an intimate portrait of the challenges and opportunities faced by this historic industry. Get to know the greatest fishery...

PDHM – Norfolk’s Stories in Stitches

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 6 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Norfolk’s Stories in Stitches

PDHM – Norfolk’s Stories in StitchesMAY 1 – JUL 1, 2025 For centuries the traditional products of a woman’s life – the children they bore, the food they prepared, the clothing they made – were ephemeral; the children grew up, the food was consumed, the clothing was worn, then worn out, and finally discarded. One significant exception to this was the historical samplers and fancy needlework they created. These samplers were highly valued. They were meant to be displayed and passed down through generations. Today, these samplers are considered both works of art and important...

PDHM – Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 5 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

PDHM – Stained Glass Workshop with Ingrid Zyma-IrvinAPR 12 & 26 and MAY 101:00 pm – 3:00 pm SOLD OUT! Make something special for Mother’s Day! Learn the basics of stained glass in this 3-week 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 three parts. You must be able to attend all three days in order to register.$60 per person. Pre-registration required.

PDHM – Dover Ducks

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 5 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Dover Ducks

PDHM – Dover DucksJUL 10 – NOV 10 Learn about Port Dover decoy carver Thurcil Church and the importance of decoy carvers in Norfolk County.

PDHM – Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 4 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop

PDHM – Macramé Wall Hanging WorkshopMAY 31:00 pm – 3:00 pm SOLD OUT! Come to the Port Dover Harbour Museum for a beginner friendly macramé workshop! In this two-hour class, Cori of CoriMai Fibers will teach participants how to create a gorgeous wall hanging that will add a touch of boho chic to any home. Multiple colour options will be available to personalize your projects. All supplies will be provided. Tickets $70 per person. Pre-registration is required.

PDHM – Christmas Crafternoon

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 1 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on PDHM – Christmas Crafternoon

PDHM – Christmas CrafternoonDEC 612:30 pm – 3:00 pm New this year, the Port Dover Harbour Museum is hosting a Christmas “Crafternoon” for all those creative kids that love the holiday season as much as we do! We’ll be spending the afternoon making 3 cool Christmas crafts for the kids to take home. Drop off program. Ages 5-10. $20 per child. Pre-registration required.

March Break Programming – Norfolk County Museums

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 1 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops, Programs & Workshops. No Comments on March Break Programming – Norfolk County Museums

March Break ProgrammingMarch 11 – 13, 20261:00pm – 3:00pm Drop-in Programming at our Museums:Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre Port Dover Harbour Museum Waterford Heritage & Agricultural MuseumLooking 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. Crafts are recommended...

PDHM – Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 31 December 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-IrvinNOV 22 & 291:00 pm – 3:30 pm 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.

PDHM – Christmasfest

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 15 November 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Christmasfest

PDHM – ChristmasfestDate TBA (Possibly NOV 15)10:00 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 – Pumpkin Painting Party

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 18 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Pumpkin Painting Party

PDHM Pumpkin Painting PartyOCT 1811:00 am – 3:00 pm Kids! Join us for the perfect pumpkin painting party. Paint your own pie pumpkin and take part in a museum dance party in our wheelhouse! Don’t forget to grab your treat bag! Ages 3-10. Programs at 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. $6 per child. Pre-registration required (sign up via ENCORE).

PDHM – 2025 Annual Fun Car Rally

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 27 September 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – 2025 Annual Fun Car Rally

PDHM – 2025 Annual Fun Car Rally SEPT 27$25 per car All years and models welcome! Rain or shine. Buckle up! Our 8th Annual Fun Car Rally is returning for 2025. 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! New this year; experienced rally participants can skip orientation and get started right away! 10:00-11:00am: Registration in person at [start location TBD] 11:00am:...

PDHM – Confederation Marine Modellers

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 21 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Confederation Marine Modellers

PDHM – Confederation Marine ModellersJUN 21 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 14 June 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Arbor Dog Races

PDHM – Arbor Dog RacesJUN 1411:00 am – 2:00 pm Generously sponsored by The Arbor Calling all Dashing Dachshunds! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the Third 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:...

PDHM – Hockey Night in Port Dover

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 8 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Hockey Night in Port Dover

PDHM – Hockey Night in Port DoverMAY 87:00 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. Admission by donation...

PDHM – Three in the Round

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 1 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Three in the Round

PDHM – Three in the Round ConcertMAY 17:00 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...

PDHM – Common Threads

Written by Port Dover Harbour Museum on 4 January 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on PDHM – Common Threads

PDHM – Common ThreadsFirst Thursday of Each Month10:00 am – 11:30 am 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.