Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum
159 Nichol Street N0E 1Y0 Waterford, ON, Canada

Filming Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Norfolk County Archives & Eva Brook Donly Museum. Thank you to J.P. Antonacci for bringing this Christmas clas...sic to life. It will be presented over four evenings at 6:30 p.m. from December 20 to 23 here on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Gather your family and enjoy this special event together. Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre Norfolk County Archives & Eva Brook Donly Museum Port Dover Harbour Museum Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum

Thank you Friends of the Waterford Museum!

Upcoming holiday virtual programs from your Heritage & Culture team!

Norfolk County's First Silver Cross Mother - Lest We Forget

It's people like the late Marion Anderson - educator, artist and historian - who help promote the importance of heritage and culture and place great value in your community museum. Thank you! WHAM received many artifact and archival donations related to the history of Waterford and area from Mrs. Anderson over the years. This week, it was officially announced that WHAM received a substantial bequest from her estate which will be used to further the museums mandate of being a vibrant public space for the community to gather, to learn, to create, to discuss, and to perform! (Pictured: WHAM camp kids presenting Mrs. Anderson with cards and flowers in celebration of her 100th birthday - 2019).

Welcome to a new video series "Carved In Stone". Brought to you by Norfolk County Heritage & Culture.

The first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, 1931. Every November 11th since, Canadians have paused in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. Despite the pandemic, this tradition of honouring will be continued in 2020, as local legion branches host scaled back services. For our part, Norfolk County Heritage and Culture will be honouring those from Norfolk w...ho served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Through a Virtual Sunset Service, we will remember the 405 men and one woman who lost their lives defending our freedom. At 6:30 p.m. we will post right here on our Facebook page and on YouTube a film highlighting each of Norfolk’s fallen as they are projected on the Norfolk War Memorial, Carillon Tower. They will appear in alphabetical order. While we know a virtual event can’t replace an in-person honouring, we feel we must do something and this is it. We hope you’ll tune in for this special event. #wewillrememberthem See more

It's Halloween Saturday, so that means we are sharing a new "haunted" puzzle. This photo of Waterford dates to the 1880's and includes 3 of the most haunted places in town - The Slaght Hotel where Michael Donnelly (yes, the infamous Black Donnelly's) was murdered, along with the Dr. Duncombe house and Dr. Bowlby house (where this bird's-eye view was taken from). We'll highlight these places next week - Enjoy! @DelhiTobaccoMuseum&HeritageCentre Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum Norfolk County Archives & Eva Brook Donly Museum

Looking for Friend of the Waterford Museum pickles?

Welcome to a new video series "Carved In Stone". Brought to you by Norfolk County Heritage & Culture.

Friend of the Waterford Museum are selling Pickles today! They're outside at the Simcoe Farmers' Market 8am - 1pm come and get pickled... This sale would not have been possible without the help some key people and businesses Thank you! ... The Cider Keg - cucumbers Kerrys St James Street Eatery - certified kitchen Jason Mayo - recipe and guidance Ritzy’s Bakery & Deli - vinegar Foodland - pickling salt Snively Garlic Waterford - Garlic Sobeys - Dill Tillsonburg Canadian Tire Real Canadian Superstore Key people - without you this project wouldn't have been possible. Brenda Hellyer Helen Wagenaar and Keith Jones Shirley Montros Sharon Petheram And all of our volunteer! See more

Friend of the Waterford Museum are selling Pickles today! They're outside at the Simcoe Farmers' Market 8am - 1pm come and get pickled... This sale would not have been possible without the help some key people and businesses Thank you! ... The Cider Keg - cucumbers Kerrys St James Street Eatery - certified kitchen Jason Mayo - recipe and guidance Ritzy’s Bakery & Deli - vinegar Foodland - pickling salt Snively Garlic Waterford - Garlic Sobeys - Dill Tillsonburg Canadian Tire Real Canadian Superstore Key people - without you this project wouldn't have been possible. Brenda Hellyer Helen Wagenaar and Keith Jones Shirley Montros Sharon Petheram And all of our volunteer! See more

Today would have been the opening of the 2020 rendition of the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show. While we can't be there in person to enjoy all this annual celebration has to offer, Norfolk County Heritage and Culture will be posting all week from a historic perspective. We hope you enjoy these heritage snapshots. The history of the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show dates back to 1840 when the Talbot District Agricultural Society was first established. In 1852, the name... was changed to Norfolk County Agricultural Society. Traditionally, opening day at the fair is celebrated with Young Canada Day. Elementary and secondary school students are admitted free and enjoy a day at the fair with friends and family. Gathering at the grandstand, students participate in races, cheerleading and tug of war competitions. Their enthusiastic school spirit can be heard blocks away from the fairground. By including students in this annual agricultural celebration, the Norfolk County Agricultural Society has ensured the ongoing and sustainable success of this Norfolk County institution. It is a family tradition for many. Thank you to the many, many volunteers, members, sponsors, staff, community organizations and local businesses and attendees. You have contributed to a vital Norfolk County celebration that each October reminds us of our rural roots. Photo: Collection of Norfolk County Archives & Eva Brook Donly Museum: Young Canada Day Cheerleading Competition (date unknown) Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre, Port Dover Harbour Museum, Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum See more

Attention: It's time to get PICKLED... Our Pre-Sale is Now Open Two varieties to choose from: Old Fashioned (with brown sugar) ... Classic (without any added sugar) Limit of 3 jars per order. Each 500ml jar is just $10 with all proceeds going toward the benefit of the Waterford Museum. Please email ([email protected]) or direct message us with your name, phone, email, qty and flavour requested. Order pick up will be on October 6th The remaining 200 jars will available for purchase at the Simcoe's Farmers Market on Thursday, October 8th. With a limited number of Gherkin Dills available. Remaining stock and then be available at the following locations Ritzy Cakes & Eatery, Townsend Butchers and the Waterford Antique Market

Today would have been the opening of the 2020 rendition of the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show. While we can't be there in person to enjoy all this annual celebration has to offer, Norfolk County Heritage and Culture will be posting all week from a historic perspective. We hope you enjoy these heritage snapshots. The history of the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show dates back to 1840 when the Talbot District Agricultural Society was first established. In 1852, the name... was changed to Norfolk County Agricultural Society. Traditionally, opening day at the fair is celebrated with Young Canada Day. Elementary and secondary school students are admitted free and enjoy a day at the fair with friends and family. Gathering at the grandstand, students participate in races, cheerleading and tug of war competitions. Their enthusiastic school spirit can be heard blocks away from the fairground. By including students in this annual agricultural celebration, the Norfolk County Agricultural Society has ensured the ongoing and sustainable success of this Norfolk County institution. It is a family tradition for many. Thank you to the many, many volunteers, members, sponsors, staff, community organizations and local businesses and attendees. You have contributed to a vital Norfolk County celebration that each October reminds us of our rural roots. Photo: Collection of Norfolk County Archives & Eva Brook Donly Museum: Young Canada Day Cheerleading Competition (date unknown) Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre, Port Dover Harbour Museum, Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum See more

Looking to help out with Friends of Waterford Museum? Join our Volunteer list! Tell us how you would like to help out ( for any project )... Many hands make light work #waterfordheritageandagricultralmuseum #supportofcommunity #volunteer

Attention: It's time to get PICKLED... Our Pre-Sale is Now Open Two varieties to choose from: Old Fashioned (with brown sugar) ... Classic (without any added sugar) Limit of 3 jars per order. Each 500ml jar is just $10 with all proceeds going toward the benefit of the Waterford Museum. Please email ([email protected]) or direct message us with your name, phone, email, qty and flavour requested. Order pick up will be on October 6th The remaining 200 jars will available for purchase at the Simcoe's Farmers Market on Thursday, October 8th. With a limited number of Gherkin Dills available. Remaining stock and then be available at the following locations Ritzy Cakes & Eatery, Townsend Butchers and the Waterford Antique Market

Have you ever wanted a sneak peek into Norfolk County's War Memorial Carillon Tower? Here is your opportunity. Norfolk County Heritage and Culture along with o...ur partners Norfolk County Parks and Recreation and the Norfolk County Public Library have put together our third and final (for the summer) video. The theme for this one was music and we are very pleased to share with you this wonderful piece of built heritage that serves as Norfolk's war memorial but is also a fascinating musical instrument. Enjoy! See more

How quickly can you assemble our jigsaw puzzle? This historic picture is from WHAM's collection and shows the packing of Norfolk County Apples around 1900. If you look close, one of the boxes reads "AF MISNER". Have fun! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=00a78730107f

Looking to help out with Friends of Waterford Museum? Join our Volunteer list! Tell us how you would like to help out ( for any project )... Many hands make light work #waterfordheritageandagricultralmuseum #supportofcommunity #volunteer

Have you ever wanted a sneak peek into Norfolk County's War Memorial Carillon Tower? Here is your opportunity. Norfolk County Heritage and Culture along with o...ur partners Norfolk County Parks and Recreation and the Norfolk County Public Library have put together our third and final (for the summer) video. The theme for this one was music and we are very pleased to share with you this wonderful piece of built heritage that serves as Norfolk's war memorial but is also a fascinating musical instrument. Enjoy! See more

Museum work is varied. Tonight is evidence of that. This 1940s Maple Leaf fire truck belongs to the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum. The Maple Leaf onc...e belonged to the Waterford Firefighters’ fleet. It has been in off site storage generously provided by a community member. Tonight it is being transported to a new storage facility and is receiving some maintenance beforehand including air in the tires and a bath. It will be safely stored once again until it can be restored. Thank goodness for all our volunteers. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

This would have been the second week for WHAM's highly anticipated - nearly 2 years in the making - exhibition showcasing the amazing history of Norfolk's crafted furniture. Many of the pieces that would have been on display are recognized as national treasures! With the exhibit, a revised cabinet maker book (in full colour with newly discovered treasures) was to be launched. With the recent decision to keep the county operated museums closed until at least October 1st, the big show will have to wait until 2021. Here are some detailed pics of what you can look forward to.

Did you get your Pirate on with us this morning? If so, you were a part of making history. Today’s edition of Museum Mondays Summer Adventure was our first ever... live, virtual camp program. It was a great success and we are looking forward to the next one. Participants register in advance and receive a camp kit which includes everything kids need to participate in the hour long program. Today’s pirate camp was facilitated by Captain Museum Bones aka Angela. Participants were able to interact with one another and with the program facilitator in real time. They made pirate ships, hand hooks, solved a buried treasure mystery and so much more. Our next camp adventure, Horse Power, is Monday, July 20th. Registration is open until Thursday at noon to ensure you have time to get your kit. Next week’s kits are assembled and ready to go. For more information or to register for an upcoming session(s): https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/norfolk-county-heritage-amp-cul

Norfolk County Heritage and Culture along with the Norfolk County Public Library and Norfolk County Parks and Recreation are excited to be working together to p...resent our new virtual summer program for kids We’re All In This Together. Join us for this free program that encourages participants to stay, play and learn in the comfort of their own home or backyard. A new program will be presented on each of the following dates: July 15, July 29, and August 12. The sessions will be approximately an hour long. A different theme will be explored each session and will include a variety of activities along with additional resources for further exploration on your own. Today we filmed the first program to be launched July 15th. The theme is Technology. Wondering what is under the blue cover? You will have to wait until next Wednesday to find out so be sure to tune in. Thanks Ryerson for helping Angela present today's program. #NCLibraries #NCMuseums #NCRec

Ahoy Mateys! Discover buried treasure on this wild adventure. There is still time to register for our first ever live virtual camp program happening on Monday, July 13th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is geared for children 6 to 10 years and it is going to be a blast. To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/museum-mondays-summer-adventure... For more information email: [email protected]

Ahoy Mateys! Discover buried treasure on this wild adventure. There is still time to register for our first ever live virtual camp program happening on Monday, July 13th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is geared for children 6 to 10 years and it is going to be a blast. To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/museum-mondays-summer-adventure... For more information email: [email protected]

Ahoy! Don't miss Norfolk County Heritage & Culture's upcoming virtual programs, for ages 6-10, which start on Monday July 13th. We'll be visiting the Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Museums and will explore history in new ways! Each week, participants receive a kit with activities we will complete during camp and a unique, collectible button. The fee is $10 per session. Be sure to register via eventbrite.

The Heritage and Culture team is very excited to present our new live virtual summer programming beginning July 13th. While not our usual summer camp experien...ce, we have enjoyed developing this new program and we hope you'll join us on this adventure. Ages: 6 to 10 years Cost: $10/child/session Registration: Advanced registration required Delivery Platform: ZOOM The Norfolk County museums are excited to announce live online programming throughout summer 2020. This interactive and engaging new programming will be facilitated by an experienced instructor and will provide support to parents during this unpredictable time while providing a safe and positive online experience for participants. Museum Mondays Summer Adventures Summer Adventures will explore a new and exciting theme each week. A fabulous summer camp kit is included in the cost of registration for each program. These kits will include all the materials participants need to participate in the sessions plus additional fun resources that can be completed at their leisure. Kits must be picked up in advance. Once you register for a session(s), staff will follow up with all the information you need to be ready to join the adventure. BONUS: All participants will receive a limited edition button for each session they register for. There are seven buttons in all to collect. To join our crew, you need to be able to navigate a computer and preferably have high speed internet for the best virtual experience. For more information email: [email protected] To register online: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/norfolk-county-heritage-amp-cul Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre Port Dover Harbour Museum Norfolk County Archives & Eva Brook Donly Museum Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum