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March Break at the Museums

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

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 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.

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...

WHAM – The Art of Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating

Written by WHAM Staff on 30 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops. No Comments on WHAM – The Art of Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating

WHAM – The Art of Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg DecoratingMAR 14 & 28 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Learn the traditional methods of Ukrainian egg decorating with instructor Kiana Shabatura. $25 per person. Course includes instruction, supplies and material to create one fully decorated Pysanky. Online Pre-Registration is required. Registration begins February 12 via ENCORE.

WHAM – Happy Accidents: A Bob Ross Painting Workshop

Written by WHAM Staff on 28 January 2025. Posted in Adult Programs & Workshops. No Comments on WHAM – Happy Accidents: A Bob Ross Painting Workshop

WHAM – Happy Accidents: A Bob Ross Painting WorkshopAPR 25 & Oct 3 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join certified Bob Ross instructor, Bobbi Cosby, for a guided course on how to paint a Bob Ross original design. $55 per person. Instruction and all supplies provided. Online Pre-Registration is required. Registration begins March 6 via ENCORE.

WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 8 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk

WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of NorfolkRuns until MAR 15, 2026 Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk PART II, is set to open on January 30, 2026, and will run through March 15, 2026. This revised exhibition features an array of additions, including works which have never been on public display. This unique collection will serve as the foundation for the highly anticipated publication, a groundbreaking first for the documentation of 63 past and present Norfolk folk artists.

WHAM – Forged: Norfolk’s Industrial Might

Written by WHAM Staff on 2 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits.

Forged: Norfolk’s Industrial MightSEP 10 to JAN 31, 2027 As a powerhouse during the formative years of Upper Canada, Norfolk County produced some of the nation’s first industrial goods. This exhibition invites you to explore the furnaces, factories, and fields that powered the region, uncovering the largely forgotten story of Norfolk County’s industrial might. Admission by donation.

WHAM – Summer Camp

Written by WHAM Staff on 1 January 2025. Posted in Children Programs & Workshops. No Comments on WHAM – Summer Camp

WHAM – 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...

WHAM – Holiday Night Market

Written by WHAM Staff on 23 November 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Holiday Night Market

WHAM – Holiday Night Market At The MuseumDEC 10 4:00 – 8:00 PM A festive evening of holiday shopping with artisan vendors throughout the museum, live music and special offerings in the Bowlby Bros. Gift Shop. *Want to apply to be a vendor for the 2026 market? See the website for details and application forms. Free admission

WHAM – Pumpkinfest Moonlight & Mayhem

Written by WHAM Staff on 17 October 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Pumpkinfest Moonlight & Mayhem

WHAM – Pumpkinfest Moonlight & MayhemOCT 17 & 18 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM & 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Moonlight Shows) As part of the town-wide festivities, special exhibitions, kids’ crafts and world-famous pumpkin pie will be offered at the museum throughout the weekend. The Moonlight & Mayhem walking tours of old Waterford will also be featured on Saturday and Sunday with shows running from 6pm to 7pm. Full details on the website.

WHAM – Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame

Written by WHAM Staff on 25 September 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame

WHAM – Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of FameSEPT 12 2:00 PM The Agricultural Hall of Fame at WHAM honours and celebrates Norfolk County’s outstanding contributions to agriculture and promotes the importance of these achievements. Join us as we formally recognize the 2026 recipients and unveil the new exhibit highlighting their accomplishments.

WHAM – Agricultural Hall of Fame – List of Inductees

Written by headperson on 14 September 2024. Posted in Other. No Comments on WHAM – Agricultural Hall of Fame – List of Inductees

Agricultural Hall of FameInducteesClick on an inductee’s photo below for a full biography and a selection of photographs.Launched in 2014 by the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum, the Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame aims to honour “achievements, results, benefits, and innovations accrued to agriculture and rural development on a local and/or broader basis as a result of the nominee’s volunteer and paid activities.” The nomination committee makes yearly selections from applications submitted by the public. To nominate a deserving member of our community, fill out...

WHAM – A Disappearing Landscape: The Townsend Barns Project

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 16 July 2024. Posted in Virtual Exhibits. No Comments on WHAM – A Disappearing Landscape: The Townsend Barns Project

A Disappearing Landscape: The Townsend Barns ProjectCombining the Historical Society’s 20 plus years of research and hundreds of photographs with an online interactive portal, the project highlights the rural landscape through historic barns and agricultural outbuildings. Click the image below to access.

WHAM – Car Boot Sales

Written by WHAM Staff on 3 May 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Car Boot Sales

WHAM – Car Boot SalesMAY 9 & JUN 13 8 am – 12 pm Calling all treasurer 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.

WHAM – Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Written by WHAM Staff on 16 March 2024. Posted in Events. No Comments on WHAM – Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA

WHAM – Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZAAPR 410:30 am This not-to-be-missed hunt features over 8,000 chocolate eggs and multiple chances to win special prize packages. Gates open at 10:45 a.m. at the Waterford Ball Diamonds on a first come, first served basis. This outdoor egg hunt starts at 11:00 a.m. Admission is $5 per child 12 years and under. See website for full details.

WHAM – Norfolk County Cabinet Makers

Written by headperson on 19 July 2023. Posted in Virtual Exhibits. No Comments on WHAM – Norfolk County Cabinet Makers

Virtual Exhibit WHAM – Norfolk County Cabinet MakersThe following represents documented individual makers and factories in business between 1840 and 1965. While not complete, it is the most comprehensive list currently available. The date indicates the year the maker/factory was recorded as being in operation and not the year established. If you have information about a maker from Norfolk County not listed, please email the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum with details. (Sources: WHAM files, Norfolk County Archive files, and “The Cabinet Makers of Norfolk County” published by...