Norfolk Heritage and Culture - Grand Erie District School Board

NORFOLK
COUNTY
HERITAGE &
CULTURE
DIVISION
The Norfolk County Heritage
& Culture Division is very
excited to launch the second
in our publication series
featuring our 2016 events and
exhibits. Our goal is to
educate, entertain and inspire
you and I think once you read
through this booklet you’ll
agree, we do just that. Please
be sure to “LIKE” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Looking forward to seeing
you throughout 2016.
Sincerely,
Melissa Collver
Manager, Heritage & Culture
DELHI TOBACCO MUSEUM &
HERITAGE CENTRE ..............4
NORFOLK ARTS CENTRE ......6
PORT DOVER HARBOUR
MUSEUM ...........................12
TEETERVILLE PIONEER
MUSEUM ...........................18
WATERFORD HERITAGE &
AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM ....20
BRONZE BELLS
NORFOLK WAR MEMORIAL
CARILLON TOWER
CONTACTS ........................27
Delhi Tobacco Museum
& Heritage Centre
EVENTS
CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENING
Monday, February 8 – 7 p.m.
A special ‘Thank You’ evening for our volunteers in appreciation of their
dedication and service to the Museum during 2015.
Invitation Only Evening.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT – AN EVENING OF FONDUE, FASHION & FUN
Friday, February 26 – 7 p.m.
Escape the mid-winter blues with friends and enjoy a fashion show
highlighting local clothiers while sampling the gourmet chocolate fondue,
specialty coffees and wine served at your table by gentlemen waiters. A
chance to win fabulous door prizes, participate in the silent auction and
purchase a variety of great products during our trade show featuring local
business owners and entrepreneurs.
Tickets: $25
Ticket Wicket Opens: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 @ 10 a.m.
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NATIONAL CULTURE DAYS: CREATE – PARTICIPATE – CELEBRATE
CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY TREASURES
Sunday, September 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn how to properly store and/or care for your family heirlooms and
photographs with the assistance of Museum Curatorial Staff and Archivist,
Mary Gladwin. Sessions: 45 minutes
Pre-booked Appointments Only. Free Service
CULTURAL SEASONINGS MOTOR COACH TOUR
Saturday, October 1 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Capturing the Allure of Autumn in the Niagara Region.
Tickets: $75* (*includes lunch)
Ticket Wicket Opens: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 @ 10 a.m.
Closes: Friday, September 23, 2016 @ 4:30 p.m.
HALLOWEEN HOOPLA
TICKET PRICES & REGISTRATION FEES
All event, workshop and programming fees include HST,
where applicable. Pre-registration and tickets are required
for all sessions. Registration with payment closes
one-week prior to each session date.
Saturday, October 29 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 10 years
Participate in an afternoon of games, crafts and baking in celebration
of All Hallow’s Eve.
Registration Fee: $15
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Delhi Tobacco Museum
& Heritage Centre
TRADITIONAL TURKEY DINNER
Friday, November 18 – 6 p.m.
Be our guest as we serve up a scrumptious turkey dinner with all the
trimmings, but be certain to leave room for dessert! Casual holiday
entertainment featuring The Playford Players with Philip Corke on guitar &
Roland Packer on hammer dulcimer. The dinner bell will soon be ringing,
so purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Limited seating is
available.
Tickets: Adults - $20; Children (12 and under) - $8
Ticket Wicket Opens: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 @ 10 a.m.
EXHIBITIONS
HARNESSING HORSE POWER –
A TRIBUTE TO THE MANY LABOURS OF THE FARM HORSE
Friday, April 1 to Friday, September 30
A HOLIDAY COLLECTORS OCD:
A SAMPLING OF COLLECTIBLE SEASONAL OBSESSIONS
Friday, November 4, 2016 to Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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WORKSHOPS
PYSANKY - UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING BASICS FOR ADULTS
Saturday, March 12 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate the return of Spring while learning the basics of pysanky, a
wax-resist, batik method of decorating eggs using traditional Ukrainian
folk art designs ... just in time for Easter.
Instructor: Judy A. Livingstone.
Registration Fee: $35* (*includes egg decorating kit)
INTERNATIONAL WORLD FARE SERIES
WORLD FARE COOKING
Saturday, April 23 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Traditional comfort foods, plain and simple, featuring Hungarian cabbage
rolls, Polish perogies, Belgian potato croquettes and German apple strudel.
Instructors: Mary Jane Kekes, Melodie Janulis, Joy Risebrough,
Gloria Underhill, Carene Morrison & Agnes Defoort
Registration Fee: $35
PAYMENT
Payment may be made by either cash, cheque or debit.
Cheques are to be made payable to ‘Norfolk County’ and
may be mailed to the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage
Centre. No refunds or exchanges. Tickets will not be
reserved for any event or workshop without payment in
full having been received.
Delhi Tobacco Museum
& Heritage Centre
SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR SERIES
RHUBARB
Saturday, June 4 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rhubarb… it’s not just for dessert dishes anymore! Enjoy the experience
of this hands-on cooking class and relax over a three-course lunch created
with the help of your workshop mates.
Instructors: Judy Livingstone & Carene Morrison
Registration Fee: $35
SEASON TO TASTE SERIES
HOLIDAY TAPAS
Saturday, November 5 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover holiday entertaining ideas featuring a variety of appetizers, hot
and cold, though not necessarily Spanish in their origin or presentation.
Instructors: Judy Livingstone & Carene Morrison
Registration Fee: $45
TRINKETS & TREASURES
IN-DOOR STREETSCAPE YARD SALE
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Saturday, May 21 – 8 a.m. to Noon
Presented by the DTM&HC Museum Advisory Committee.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PENNY SALE
Tuesday, November 1 to Tuesday, December 6
Tickets: $2 for 25
Draw Date – Tuesday, December 6, 2016 @ 7 p.m.
BLACK FRIDAY GIFT SHOP SALE
Friday, November 25 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All regular priced Christmas Stock 50% off
(Excludes consignment and OWC Ornaments)
FACILITY RENTAL FEES
The Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre is available to rent for small functions.
Basic Fee (per hour).................$60
Half Day/Evenings (3 hours).....$125
Full Day (7 hours) .....................$250
Maintenance Deposit................$100*
The Museum is not a licensed facility. Seating Capacity: 60
* Fee is required in addition to rental fee, though is refundable upon condition
of site following rental.
WORKSHOPS
All workshops are hands-on participatory sessions.
All workshop supplies are included in the registration fees.
Limited space available for each session. Register early!!!
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Norfolk Arts Centre
EVENTS
SoupART Bowls 8
Thursday, March 24, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.
On Thursday, March 24 the Norfolk Arts Centre will hold its annual
SoupART Bowls event. Now in its 8th year, SoupART Bowls is a
“friend-raising” event that brings together and highlights the creativity of the
visual and culinary arts in Norfolk County in support of children and youth
programs at the NAC. With the purchase of a ticket patrons get to select
an original ceramic bowl made by a member of the Norfolk Potters’ Guild,
receive a SoupART Bowls souvenir cookbook that features recipes from
the participating establishments and the chance to spend a leisurely
evening wandering through the galleries enjoying soups from some of
Norfolk County’s finest restaurants.
Tickets for this event are $30 (10% discount for NAC members).
MADE IN NORFOLK SHOW AND SALE
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The Norfolk Arts Centre is pleased to present the 7th annual Made in
Norfolk Show and Sale from November 1 to 30, Monday to Saturday,
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For the month of November the Norfolk Arts Centre
will turn the front room into a gift shop that features handcrafted, original
work by Norfolk County artists and artisans. This event includes a wide
range of unique, high-quality items priced between $5 and $200. From
pottery to jewellery to mittens, Made in Norfolk has something for everyone.
Made in Norfolk Show & Sale showcases the talents of Norfolk County artists
and artisans by making original fine art and artisanal crafts accessible to the
broader community.
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Funds raised from SoupART Bowls supports the annual Summer
Arts Adventure program which reaches 200 children ages 4 - 16
through creative programming. These funds assist in the hiring of
professional instructors who are recent graduates in visual arts,
animation, art therapy and arts education. Last year the Norfolk
Arts Centre created 66 hours of instructional courses that ranged
from concept art for video games, book-making, textiles, puppetry
and traditional fine art techniques. By widening the opportunities
for youth and children to explore their creativity, we are building
cultural opportunities for Norfolk youth.
Port Dover Harbour
Museum
EVENTS
CAPTAIN’S NEW YEAR’S LEVEE & FIDDLE PARTY
Friday, January 1 - 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (After the Polar Bear Dip)
Bring an instrument and join in the fun or just relax and enjoy live music
at our annual Captain’s New Year’s Levee! For those that don’t play an
instrument, come enjoy live music in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
The Levee starts right after the annual Polar Bear Dip.
Admission is by donation. The public is encouraged to bring a
non-perishable food item for the food bank as well.
HERITAGE DAY WITH THE TOY MAN
Monday, February 15 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Whimmy Diddles, Buzzsaws and Jacob’s Ladders are just a few of the
pioneer toys that the Toy Man will bring to the Museum on Family Day. At 1
p.m. and 3 p.m. toy man Kevin O’Halloran will share the entertaining history
of pioneer and Victorian toys. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the chance to
interact with favourite toys from the past.
Admission is by donation.
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AN INTIMATE CONCERT WITH TIA MCGRAFF
Saturday, February 20 – 7 p.m.
Tia McGraff is back by popular demand! Tia, born and raised in Port Dover,
is described as “Canada’s Gordon Lightfoot” with “a voice stolen from angels.” She is an international touring Americana/Folk artist, who has established herself as one of the genre’s most respected singer/songwriters
today.
Tickets: $15 – on sale starting Jan. 1. Please purchase tickets in advance.
CELTIC CONCERT WITH NORFOLK
Saturday, March 12 – 7 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an evening of toe-tapping, salty Celtic
music. With the feisty fiddle and the button accordion, NorFOLK is sure to
deliver a memorable musical event.
Tickets: $15 – on sale starting Jan. 15. Please purchase tickets in advance.
DISCOVER!
The Port Dover Harbour Museum preserves and
promotes the town’s history and marine heritage. Visit
an authentic net shanty and learn about the commercial
fishing industry. Discover shipwrecks, tales of heroism,
boat building, board the wheelhouse of a 1912 lake
freighter and more!
FROM THE HOME FRONT TO THE WESTERN FRONT
Songs and music from the era of the Great War 1914-1918
Saturday, April 9 - 7 p.m. Featuring Ian Bell & Geoff Somers
On this anniversary of Vimy Ridge, Ian Bell and Geoff Somers will present
a touching and lively mixture of music that would have been heard in
Canada (and in France) during the First World War.
Tickets: $15. On sale starting Jan.15. Please purchase in advance.
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Port Dover Harbour
Museum
FISHERMEN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE & BLESSING OF THE NETS
Saturday, May 7 - 2 p.m.
Join us to remember Port Dover’s own commercial fishermen, who have
lost their lives on Lake Erie. This long-standing service to honour the fishing
community, now takes place at the museum and includes an aboriginal
smudge ceremony, the reading of the names, blessing of the nets, music
and prayer. We invite all to attend this free community event.
WOOD ‘HOUSE’ BAND
Saturday, June 25 – 7 p.m.
Join House Milner and friends for original music and covers. “House” Milner
lived the fisherman’s life during his time on the lakes and parlayed his
experiences into many songs. This lively night of music starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale starting May 1; Tickets: $10.
CAR RALLY
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Saturday, September 24 – 12:30 p.m.
Support the Port Dover Harbour Museum while cruising Norfolk’s scenic
country roads. Drivers, navigators and friends will travel a secret route
while answering questions about what they see along the way. The Car
Rally is a fun family event, open to all cars. There is a special prize
category for pre-1980 classics.
Entry Fee: $10. Please pre-register at the museum.
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WORKSHOPS
SOAP MAKING WITH LYER, LYER
Saturday, March 26 –10 a.m.
If you've ever wanted to make your own soap, but haven't had the supplies,
equipment, or know-how, this is the workshop for you! Handmade soap
retails for about $18-25/lb. During this workshop, you'll make approximately
6lbs of vegan, cold-process soap (scents and colour optional). Supplies and
equipment are included in the workshop price. You'll also receive written instructions, supplier lists, and tested recipes for your personal use at home.
Workshop Fee: $125. Pre-register required by March 12.
BEGINNER’S BASKET WEAVING – MARKET BASKET
Saturday, April 23 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join master basket-maker Wanda Haydt to learn the traditional craft of
basket weaving. During this full-day workshop participants will learn the
fundamentals of basket weaving and will create their own reed, market
basket. The basket is both decorative and functional. Wanda Haydt has
been teaching basketry for 18 years. She has taught basket weaving in
many locations throughout Ontario including Haliburton School of the Arts.
Workshop Fee: $70. Pre-registration is required by April 17.
PARTICIPATE!
The Harbour Museum offers a variety of musical events
and workshops. Tickets sell fast, so be sure to reserve
ahead. Call 519-583-2660.
Port Dover Harbour
Museum
SOAP MAKING WITH LYER, LYER
Saturday,October 22 –10 a.m
Kerry from Lyer, Lyer is back in time for the holidays! During this workshop,
you'll make approximately 6lbs of vegan, cold-process soap (scents and
colour optional). Supplies and equipment are included in the workshop
price. You'll also receive written instructions, supplier lists, and tested
recipes for your personal use at home. Handmade soap makes a wonderful
and unique gift!
Workshop Fee: $125. Pre-register required by October 10.
BEGINNER’S BASKET WEAVING – MARKET BASKET
Saturday, November 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Master basket maker Wanda Haydt will teach participants how to weave
their own buffet basket. This beginner’s course will be fun for those new to
the art, and for those with some experience. Your completed basket is perfect to bring to gatherings and will fit a 9x13 baking pan.
Workshop Fee: $75. Pre-registration required by November 14.
EXHIBITS
FROM THE WESTERN FRONT TO THE HOME FRONT:
PORT DOVER AND THE WARS
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On exhibit until May 1
Both World War I and World War II saw great sacrifices in Port Dover, but
also wonderful community initiatives. From the losses of the First World
War to the “Norfolk Jam for British Children!” campaign in the Second
World War, this exhibit features an array of artifacts from the community.
SHIP SHAPE: BOAT BUILDING IN PORT DOVER
May 20 to September 21
Did you know the Maid of the Mist VI was built in Port Dover? This community
has a proud and rich vessel building history. Although Port Dover is known
for its fish tugs, there are a variety of other working boats that call the
harbour home. From tow boats to dive boats, learn about the variety of
vessels built in Port Dover. Discover how fish tugs have been converted
for other purposes over time.
VISIT!
We are open:
January – March: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
April – December: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekends 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed: Dec. 24 to 27
Daily Admission by Donation
THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF TIM WARRIS
October 1 to April 1, 2017
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Teeterville Pioneer
Museum
MUSIC & MOONSHINE
Saturday, June 18 - 7 p.m.
Mark this date on your calendar so that you can join us as we kick off a
brand new season with an evening of toe tapping music and local brew
samplings.
PIONEER HARVEST FESTIVAL
TBA
Celebrate the arrival of the harvest season at Teeterville Pioneer Museum.
Agricultural demonstrations, historical crafts, hands-on activities, local food,
and much, much more.
FIRESIDE CHATS
Watch for more details.
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Velrose Chapel (left) and The Mason House (above).
Waterford Heritage &
Agricultural Museum
EVENTS
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, March 26 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHAM’s famous Easter Eggstravaganza kicks off with a return visit from
The Illusionist: Lucas Wilson, Canada’s only 3 time Guinness World Record
holding illusionist! Following the show, children (12 and under) have a
chance to win great prizes and hunt for over 5,000 chocolate eggs.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. Admission
is $5 a person, $3 for children 12 years and under. Egg hunt starts at
11:30 a.m. *Bring your own basket
AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME - INDUCTION GALA
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Sunday, April 17 – 2:00 p.m.
The Norfolk County 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 2015 recipients and unveil the new exhibit highlighting their
outstanding accomplishments.
*Anyone can nominate candidates for induction – application deadline for
2016 is August 31.
STARLITE THEATRE: OUTDOOR MOVIES AT WHAM
Select Friday nights throughout July and August
The Starlite outdoor theatre returns to WHAM this summer! Join us for
an evening screening under the stars fit for the whole family. Bring your
blanket or lawn chair for an evening of Hollywood entertainment.
Admission by donation - check our website for dates and details.
CENTENNIAL OF THE BLACK BRIDGE
August 12 - 13
As part of the 100th birthday celebrations of Waterford's most famous
landmark, the Black Bridge, visit the museum throughout Friday and
Saturday for special activities and exhibits.
JUST STEPS FROM WATERFORD’S
BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE TRAIL!
The museum offers a vibrant space to learn, to create, to discuss, to
perform and to socialize. Through its collection, research, exhibitions
and programming, WHAM creates opportunities for connections and
participation.
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HERITAGE TRACTOR DRIVE
Waterford Heritage &
Agricultural Museum
HERITAGE TRACTOR DRIVE
September 17
Travel the scenic roads of Ontario’s Garden and beyond on your heritage
tractor. The drive incorporates stops throughout the day that provide
participants with a unique perspective of Norfolk County and all that it has
to offer. The drive is open to all vintage tractors dating from 1970 or older.
Don’t have a tractor? Then we encourage you to line the route and cheer
on the drivers! Many makes and models are represented – International
Harvester, Cockshutt, Massey-Harris, Minneapolis-Moline, and John Deere
to name a few. The Heritage Tractor Drive is a colourful celebration of our
rural heritage. Route maps and details will be made available on the
museum website and through social media in August.
Driver registration is $60 per person and includes a program, souvenir,
morning and afternoon refreshments, and delicious dinner at the end of the
drive. Pre-registration is required.
MOONLIGHT & MAYHEM: HAUNTED WALKING TOUR
OF OLD WATERFORD
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October 14 & 15
Join a costumed guide as you take a night stroll through downtown to hear
the true stories of the dark secrets in Waterford’s past. Listen to the
deathly tales of local lore that have emerged from the quaint houses and
gentle fields that surround Waterford. Join us for this historically based tour
to hear about the Black Donnelly’s, the massacre at Round Plains and
much more.
CHRISTMAS SALE AT WHAM
Monday, November 21 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Kick off your holiday shopping by visiting Bowlby Bros. & Co., the museum’s
famous gift shop. Featuring home and garden products, unique seasonal
ornaments and fabulous stocking stuffers.
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Waterford Heritage &
Agricultural Museum
EXHIBITS
EXPLORE WHAM
Exhibiting the rich and diverse history of Waterford
and its surrounding communities through engaging
permanent and temporary displays.
A TASTE OF SCIENCE – A NATIONAL TRAVELLING EXHIBIT
January 29 to April 22
WHAM is thrilled to be the launch site of this never before seen exhibition
from the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation, Ottawa.
A Taste of Science highlights the role science plays in preserving food and
keeping it nutritious and safe from farm to fork. Visitors can roam through a
larger-than-life pantry, filled with dynamic interpretive and interactive elements.
This fully accessible exhibition will also highlight Waterford’s very own
history of the Pickle Factory, now the site of WHAM! *Curriculum based
education programmes available.
WHAM COUTURE: FOUR SEASONS OF FASHION
May 10 to December 16
Explore never-before seen pieces from WHAM’s textile collection, showcasing
100 years of fashion including WHAM’s rarest examples of accessories,
formal attire and “bathing costumes”. The exhibit changes with each season!
THE LAKE ERIE & NORTHERN: 100 YEARS OF THE ELECTRIC
TRAIN IN WATERFORD
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July 11 to October 28
WHAM’s relaunching its hands-on scale model train exhibit detailing the
Alice Street lines and the Lake Erie & Northern Railway. As part of the
centennial celebrations of the Black Bridge, constructed for the L.E. & N.,
special highlights include a history of the electric trains between Brantford
and Galt (est. in 1903), the tourist excursions through Waterford to Port
Dover, and the increase in produce export from Norfolk’s farms.
OUR TOWN: EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT 2016
DESIGNING WATERFORD: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
ON NOW
The homes within our community tell a rich story of Waterford’s past. These
historic structures offer meaning and understanding to the local area and
its inhabitants. This exhibition will help residents and visitors appreciate the
craftsmanship behind the architecture of Waterford’s impressive historic
buildings.
THE THIRD DEGREE: THE HISTORY OF MASONS IN WATERFORD
Opens Spring 2016
This exhibition details the strange-but-true history of Waterford’s Masonic
Lodge No.113. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity dedicated
to the “Brotherhood of Man” with traditions being traced directly to stone
masons of the middle ages. Featuring tales from the War of 1812 and
starring well-known former residents of Waterford, explore some of the
secrets behind the Blue Door on Alice Street.
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CONTACTS
DELHI TOBACCO MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE
200 Talbot Road, Delhi, Ontario N4B 2A2
519-582-0278
www.delhimuseum.ca
delhi.museum@norfolkcounty.ca
NORFOLK ARTS CENTRE
21 Lynnwood Ave, Simcoe, ON N3Y 2V7
519-428-0540
www.norfolkartscentre.ca
norfolkartscentre@norfolkcounty.ca
PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM
44 Harbour Street, Port Dover, Ontario N0A 1N0
519-583-2660
www.portdovermuseum.ca
portdover.museum@norfolkcounty.ca
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TEETERVILLE PIONEER MUSEUM
194 Teeter Street, Teeterville, ON N0E 1S0
www.teetervillemuseum.ca
teeterville.museum@norfolkcounty.ca
WATERFORD HERITAGE & AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM
159 Nichol St. Waterford, ON. N0E 1Y0
519-443-4211
www.waterfordmuseum.ca
waterford.museum@norfolkcounty.ca
NORFOLK COUNTY HERITAGE & CULTURE DIVISION
Norfolk Heritage Committee
Alligator Tug
Quance Mill
Port Dover Lighthouse
Norfolk County’s War Memorial Carillon Tower
ALLIGATOR TUG
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PUBLISHED BY:
Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Division
185 Robinson Street,
Simcoe, ON N3Y 5L6
Manager: Melissa Collver
Ph: 519-426-5870 ext. 1347
Email: melissa.collver@norfolkcounty.ca