Lecture

 January  30th  

 Friends of Eva Winter Lecture Series 

The Fulcrum of the Arts: Canadian and Alma College 

Find out more about Eva Brook Donly's school days by joining guest curator Dr. Susan Butlin as she traces the story of how Alma College, a private girl's school in St.Thomas, developed as a centre for early art training and contributed to cultural life in southwestern Ontario and Canada. The careers of art teachers and graduates will be highlighted including Simcoe's own Eva Brook Donly who graduated from Alma College in 1886 and taught there until 1889. 

 Join us at 7pm on Thursday January 30th. 

 New Ticket Prices:  $10 adults,  $8.00 NHS Members 

 3 Lecture Series Package:  $25.00 adults,  $20 NHS Members 

Exhibit 

January 18- June 14th.

The Fulcrum of the Arts: Alma College and the Forging of Canadian Culture 1881-1939

Alma College in St.Thomas, ON, played an important role in educating women artists and supporting the art and culture in the region between 181 and 1939. Simcoe's own Eva Brook Donly attended Alma College as an art student and taught there after graduating in 1886. This special exhibit comes from the collection of the Elgin County Museum and Archives and is supplemented by our own pieces which will highlight Eva Brook Donly's work. The exhibit will unite paintings by students and instructors, archival photographs, and memorabilia. 

EXHIBIT

January 18th- June 14th

The Fulcrum of the Arts: Alma College and the Forging of Canadian Culture 1881-1939

Alma College in St.Thomas, ON, played an important role in educating women artists and supporting the art and culture in the region between 1881 and 1939. Simcoe's own Eva Brook Donly attended Alma College as an art student and taught there after graduating in 1886. This special exhibit comes from the collection of the Elgin County Museum and Archives and is supplemented by our own pieces which will highlight Eva Brook Donly's work. The exhibit will unite paintings by students and instructors, archival photographs, and memorabilia. 

Lecture 

Feb 27th

 Friends of Eva Winter Lecture Series

Of Buttermilk & Banjos

Did You Know that in the early 1800s one quarter of Norfolk's population was black? Hear more about Norfolk's black history by joining Scott Gillies for this interesting lecture. The talk will cover the beginning of slavery in Canada, the import of slaves accompanying the Loyalists to the area, the Underground Railroad, abolition, and the Black community until the 1880s.

Join us at 7pm on Thursday February 27h. 

 New Ticket Prices:  $10 adults,  $8.00 NHS Members 

 3 Lecture Series Package:  $25.00 adults,  $20 NHS Members 

Exhibit 

January 18th - June 14th

The Fulcrum of the Arts: Alma College and the Forging of Canadian Culture 1881-1939

Alma College in St.Thomas, ON, played an important role in educating women artists and supporting the art and culture in the region between 181 and 1939. Simcoe's own Eva Brook Donly attended Alma College as an art student and taught there after graduating in 1886. This special exhibit comes from the collection of the Elgin County Museum and Archives and is supplemented by our own pieces which will highlight Eva Brook Donly's work. The exhibit will unite paintings by students and instructors, archival photographs, and memorabilia. 

 Lecture

March 27th

 Friends of Eva Winter Lecture Series

Norfolk Theatres

Theatres s venues for entertainment in Norfolk County have a long history. We will look at the various live theatres and theatre groups as well as the transition to silent and "talkie" movie theatres. More information coming soon.

Join us at 7pm on Thursday March 27th. 

 New Ticket Prices:  $10 adults,  $8.00 NHS Members 

 3 Lecture Series Package:  $25.00 adults,  $20 NHS Members 

 Event

 Mar  20th 

  Annual General Meeting 

     Save the Date : Exciting Details to Follow! 

 Event

April 8th-11th

 Archives Awareness Week

In honour of Archives Awareness Week we will be offering half price admission to the archives. Daily Admission will be $5 and includes volunteer research assistance. This is a great time to start your family or local history research!

Lecture

April 24th 

 Friends of Eva Spring Lecture Series

Chiefswood and E. Pauline Johnson: Where Culture Meets

This presentation guides us through the history of the Six Nations of the Grand River territory with a focus on the role Chiefswood played as a meeting place between British Canadians and the Six Nations. It will also examine the career of E. Pauline Johnson, the most famours individual associated with Chiefswood National Historic Site. Pauline Johnson possessed a unique bi-cultural heritage, both Mohawk and British, which she integrated fascinatingly into her poetry and performance. 

Join us at 7pm on Thursday February 27h. 

 New Ticket Prices:  $10 adults,  $8.00 NHS Members 

 3 Lecture Series Package:  $25.00 adults,  $20 NHS Members 

 Exhibit

Apr 30th - May 2nd

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board Art Show

Explore and view the artwork of students from the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board displayed alongside the museum's displays. Special evening hours to be confirmed.

 Exhibit

January 18th - June 14th 

 Beyond April

 May Lecture - Norfolk Folk

Norfolk County is inhabited by people from many different ethnic backgrounds. Local author and historian Cheryl MacDonald will discuss the immigration of various populations to Norfolk County and how their presence enhances the cultural fabric of the area.

Yard Sale  May 10th