Nov 1, 2008 to
Jan 10, 2009 |
"Shedding Light on Old Norfolk"
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation |
| Jan 21 - Mar 21 |
"Living the Dream: the art and life of Bruce Steinhoff"
Sponsored by McKiee & Farrar Insurance and Tri-County Insurance Brokers |
| Feb 10 - Apr 10 |
"Strike Up The Band!"
- a temporary display featuring a melodious tribute to musicians of Norfolk County, from opera to Rick Danko |
| Feb 12 |
"I'll Sing You A Love Song"
- house concert at the museum featuring the music of Ted Comiskey and Jim Gonder
Presented in association with CD98.9 FM |
| Feb 17 - 21 |
"Heritage Week"
Free Admission to the Museum |
| Mar 12 |
"Wearin O' The Green"
- house concert at the museum, with Ian Bell, Ted Comiskey Sr & Jr, and Jim Gonder.
Presented in association with CD98.9 FM |
| Mar 15 - 20 |
March Break |
| Mar 22 |
"Norfolk Historical Society Annual General Meeting" |
| Apr 1 - 30 |
"Norfolk's Rural Roots"
- a special exhibit on local farming and a travelling display on loan from the Ontario Archives
Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada |
| Apr 6 - 11 |
"Archives Awareness Week"
Free Admission to the Archives |
| May 5 - Aug 1 |
"Hat's Off to Norfolk"
- a tip of the hat to the people of Norfolk, with a display of various hats, bonnets and headgear worn through the years.
Sponsored by Norfolk's Marlin Travel |
| May 9 |
"Spring Tea, Tour & Lecture":
- Tina Bates, Curator of Ontario History at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa/Hull speaking on the History of Hat Making in Ontario |
| May 20 |
""The Sound of Music"
- bus trip to Toronto. |
| Jun 1 - 30 |
"The War of 1812"
- a travelling display on loan from the Ontario Archives |
| Jun 16 |
"War of 1812 special guest lecture: FLAMES ACROSS NORFOLK!"
- Effects of the war on the Inhabitants of Norfolk County by Doris Lemon |
| Jun 20 - 21 |
"Norfolk Heritage Garden Tour"
- a fundraiser for the Norfolk Historical Society, this popular annual event featured a number of beautiful gardens in the Simcoe area. |
| Jul - Aug |
"Heritage Adventures Summer Camp"
- for kids ages 5 to 12. Different themes each day! Discounts on registration for NHS members! |
| Aug 15 |
"Yard Sale at the Museum" |
| Aug 18 - Oct 2 |
"Out of the Vault"
- oddities and collectibles from the Museum's 109 year old collection |
| Sep 1 - 30 |
"Medical Records of Ontario"
- a travelling display on loan from the Ontario Archives.
Sponsored by Clark's Pharmasave, Simcoe |
| Sep 13 |
"Carillon Tower Concert & Lecture"
- free concert by retired Dominion Carillonneur Gordon Slater followed by his lecture at the Museum |
| Sep 15 |
"Dead Sea Scrolls"
- Bus Trip to Toronto to see this exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum |
| Sep 26 |
"Norfolklore XXXIII"
- the 33rd annual version of Canada's original genealogy fair. New Location! Simcoe Seniors Centre on Pond Street; just 2 blocks from the Museum! |
| Oct 18 |
"Antiques Identification Day"
- treasures and family heirlooms identified by a team of professionals.
Sponsored by Cline, Backus, Nightingale & McArthur Law Firm |
Oct 20 -
Feb 20, 2010 |
"Toying With The Past"
- a fun-filled exhibition of toys and games from the past and the not-so-distant past |
| Nov 16 |
"P.D. Day Camp"
- for kids ages 5 to 12; 8:30 am to 5:00pm.
- Pre-registration required. Cost: $20/child; $15 for 2nd & 3rd child in same family |
| Nov 19 |
"Norfolklore Trivia Night"
- Fundraiser at the Army Navy Club on Water Street;
A night of fun and challenging questions! |
| Nov 21 |
"Genealogy 101"
A beginners workshop on how to do your family history led by noted genealogist Jim Nicholls. |