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| Tuesday
to Saturday Year Around |
Genealogy
Research Our Research Reading Room is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staffed by friendly, helpful volunteers, there to assist you. If your ancestors lived in Norfolk, we probably have the surviving historical record. Research Admission: $5 each, free to Society members. |
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| 3 Jul to24 Aug | Heritage
Adventures Summer Camp! Geared for kids ages 5 to 11, this camp features crafts, games, film-making and more. Pre-registration is required. $15/day or $75/week; $12 & $60 if you are a member Check out www.heritageadventures.org for more details |
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| 26 Jul | Norfolk
Nostalgia Night Join Karen Lindsay for the 'world premiere' lecture on Norfolk County postcards. Cold lemonade and hot popcorn will be served! $5 admission; $4 for members. 7pm start |
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| 4 August | Used
Books & Yard Sale + Art in the Park! (Thanks to all the NHS members, museum neighbours and friends who brought in items for the sale. We appreciate your support!) |
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| 6
August |
"Urban
Legends! Simcoe Day Walking Tour of Downtown Simcoe Gossip we didn't tell Governor Simcoe on his first visit! -departs from Norfolk Arts Centre at 9:30 & 10:00 $15 each; $12 in advance; kids half-price Box lunches available to order: $6 |
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| 9 September |
Carillon
Tower concert and lecture
by Ottawa's Dominion Carillonneur Gordon
Slater.
A joint presentation with Norfolk County Heritage
& Culture. Outdoor concert begins at 2pm, followed by the
lecture at the Heritage Centre. Bring your own lawn chairs to the
concert. |
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| 13
September to 10 November |
"Hatched, Matched &
Dispatched" --an exhibit that exams the customs and rituals around birth, marriage, and death. Highlights include a Victorian funeral in the front parlour. Special thanks to Bob Andrews, Mike Bonaccorso, James Christison and Port Dover Harbour Museum. SPONSORED BY: Norfolk Mutual Insurance Company |
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| 22 September | Norfolklore Genealogy
Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Norfolk County Fairgrounds Junior Farmers Building and Norfolk Heritage Centre, in Simcoe. Admission $5 |
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| 26
September |
"The Mourning After" --illustrated lecture by Karen Richardson from the Haldimand County Museum & Archives on the topic of Victorian Mourning Customs. Don't miss the funeral taking place in the Mulkins House parlour. $5 admission; $4 NHS members. 7:00 pm start; refreshments and fellowship to follow |
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| 14 October | Antique I.D. Day CANCELLED. See Media page for more details. |
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| 27 October | Hallowe'en Hijinks!! Hey Kids! Visit the Eva Brook Donly Museum for a 'howling good time' of spooky tours and maybe a creepy craft or two. Admission: $5 per person. Special thanks to Giant Tiger (Simcoe) for their contributions! See poster for more details... if you're not too scared!!!. |
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| 10 Nov | Norfolk Militia Day! Come see photos, paintings, insignia, weapons and trophies related to the Norfolk Militia, with commentary by Bob Blakely, author of The Civilian Soldier. 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Admission: $4; light refreshments & book signing. |
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| 10 Nov | An Evening with Colonel Robert and Mrs. Nichol An intimate view of social and military aspects of the War of 1812, with military re-enactors and a tantalizing presentation on the "language of the fan" by Mrs. Nichol! 7:00pm to 10:00pm. $10 admission includes refreshments. Presented by Bob Blakely and Cheryl MacDonald |
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| 22 Nov, 2007 to 28 Mar, 2008 |
"Cantelon Rides Again ... A History of Norfolk County Through Art" --different art forms created or inspired by W. Edgar Cantelon |
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| 22 Nov, 2007 | Cantelon Rides Again - Opening Gala
Catering by The Belworth House & entertainment, $25 each RSVP Nov. 15 519-426-1583 or [email protected] |
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| 22 Nov to 28 Dec |
Churches & Taverns theme Opening reception November 22nd, with special guest appearance by William Edgar Cantelon, as portrayed by Chris Thomas |
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9 Jan
to 31 Jan
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Barns & Landscapes theme Opening reception January 10, with a chance for you to "Bring Your Cantelon Out of the Closet". Anyone owning Cantelons are invited to bring them to this opening |
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| 5 Feb to 29 Feb |
Homes & Portraits theme Opening reception February 7, with presentation by writer/historian Cheryl MacDonald |
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| 6 Mar to 31 Mar |
Industrial and Nautical theme Opening reception March 6 with lecture by Ian Bell of the Port Dover Harbour Museum |
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| Attend all 3 lectures and save money! Become a Member and save even more!! Non-members: $10 each or three for $25 Members: $8 each or $20 for all three |
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Upcoming Exhibits in 2008 |
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| Spring 2008 | "The Sky's the Limit: 19th Century Astronomy & Photography of Dri. James Wadsworth -- Simcoe's Renaissance Man" | ||
| Summer 2008 | "Let the Chips Fall Where They May", a display about wood -- woodworking tools, furniture of Norfolk County and more | ||
| Fall 2008 | "Glistening Glass" -- wonderful examples of hand blown, pressed and cut glass | ||
| Winter 2008 | "Shedding Light on the Past" -- historic lighting from the collection | ||
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Norfolk Heritage Centre, 109 Norfolk St. S. Simcoe Ontario N3Y 2W3 |
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Phone: 519-426-1583 Fax: 519-426-1584 |
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