Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association

The Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association attracts people who are interested in the history of local places, people and events.

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

Refreshments and light lunch will be served after the meeting. Everyone is welcome!
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#prswha #prswha #portrowan #norfolkcounty #norfolkcountyontario #heritageassociation #heritage #heritageassociation

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

Our AGM will take place Jan 15 @ #NealMemorialUnitedChurch #PortRowan 2PM. Come along to learn about the committee's plans for 2023 and how u can become involved. Get a chance to win a door prize of a RARE LOCAL HISTORY BOOK: PIONEER SKETCHES OF LONG POINT SETTLEMENT by E.A. Owen

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

Our AGM will take place Jan 15 @ #NealMemorialUnitedChurch #PortRowan 2PM. Come along to learn about the committee's plans for 2023 and how u can become involved. Get a chance to win a door prize of a RARE LOCAL HISTORY BOOK: PIONEER SKETCHES OF LONG POINT SETTLEMENT by E.A. Owen

[NC Heritage/Culture @NorfolkCulture]

Wilsonville is located in the north end of Norfolk County. The village was named after James Wilson.
These two photographs depict two youngsters belonging to the Wilson family enjoying what looks to be watermelon. A summer treat the and now. #norfolkcounty #ontariosgarden

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

On Thur Nov 26 @ 7PM, @ShadowlandThtre will present 3 animated videos based on #NorfolkCA Folktales. Join us from the comfort of your own home for the premieres of: #Abigail: The Angel of #LongPoint; The Big Bonfire at #BackhouseMill; and Dr Troyer: The Witch Doctor of #LongPoint

[Shadowland Theatre @ShadowlandThtre]

4 days to go until the premiere of NORfolktales Shorts!
Our second tale is The Big Bonfire. During the War of 1812 the marauding American military were thwarted by a clever Ruse de Guerre at the Backhouse Mill.

Follow us on Facebook for reminders and to watch the premiere!

[WHAM @WhamMuseum]

NOTICE: All March Break Programming at the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum has been cancelled. An official communication from Norfolk County will be forthcoming. #519folk

[WHAM @WhamMuseum]

Please join us at WHAM THIS Wednesday @ 7pm for a talk by author Bonnie Sitter. She'll be discussing farmerettes during the Second World War & sharing stories from the book she co-authored with Shirleyan English, "Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes"

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

Spring is in the air and its the perfect time to start thinking of your beautiful gardens! Join @PRSWHA and @scgardens Kevin Kavanagh to find out how he restores elements of garden landscapes to reflect the history of Heritage Homes in Norfolk County. Everyone is welcome!

[Delhi.Canada.Museum @DTMHC_Canada]

Check out this article on a young Irene Anderson from the March 1965 issue of the Canadian Tobacco Grower Magazine. Our collection contains a variety of pieces of her work, including this watercolour painting, titled “Tobacco Harvest 1945 – Hand tying under shade.”

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

What's Happening? You don't want to miss this event!

The @PRSWHA #AGM2020 is taking place on Wed, Jan 8 @ 7pm in the basement of #UnitedChurch in #PortRowan

#DavidWells will perform songs about the local area after the meeting and snacks will be served

Everyone is invited!

[OPP West Region @OPP_WR]

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[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

TONIGHT! Don't miss this special presentation by #MikeMcDonnell: "Canadians in the American Civil War" at #NealMemorialUnitedChurch in #PortRowan @ 7PM. See you all there!

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

Upcoming event: Canadians in the American Civil War.
Come find out why so many Canadians fought for the USA.
Bring a friend and join our Guest Speaker #MikeMcDonnell!

#SouthWalsingham #CivilWar #VeteransDay2019 #Waterford #WaterfordandTownsendHistoricalSociety #Gettysburg

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Tonight @ #PortRowan's #NealMemorialUnitedChurch basement, 7pm - Don't miss this one.
@PRSWHA is hosting a special presentation by #LizDukelow on Preserving Heritage Textile including clothing and quilts. Everyone is welcome!

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

REMINDER / TONIGHT: #JoeRohrer will be performing (Wed. Sept. 11) at the #NealMemorialUnitedChurch basement in #PortRowan at 7p.m. See you there!
Members: Free, Non-members: $5 / Free refreshments
#HeritageAssociation @PRSWHA

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

We are pleased to present our next musical guest, #JoeRohrer. His heartfelt music always tells a story, and here is your chance to enjoy another fun night of music.
Wed Sept 11th @ 7pm at #NealMemorialUnitedChurch in #PortRowan
Members:Free, Non-members:$5
 #HeritageAssociation

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

Do you have your own "Potters of Brant & Norfolk" catalogue yet? If not, you can still get one for $10 at @WhamMuseum !

[WHAM @WhamMuseum]

We still have a small handful of catalogues from our "Potters of Brant & Norfolk" exhibit available in our gift shop for just $10. Once they're gone, they're gone, so be sure to stop by and pick up a copy for yourself of a loved one soooooon!

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

We are pleased to present our next musical guest, #JoeRohrer. His heartfelt music always tells a story, and here is your chance to enjoy another fun night of music.
Wed Sept 11th @ 7pm at #NealMemorialUnitedChurch in #PortRowan
Members:Free, Non-members:$5
 #HeritageAssociation

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

BIG 40th celebration is coming up... don't miss it!

[Norfolk County @NorfolkCountyCA]

Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre Sept. 14-15 https://t.co/HZbN9u92Ck

[NC Heritage/Culture @NorfolkCulture]

A new barn quilt called Natural Legacy has been installed @TeetervilleMuse. It pays homage to the Teeterville marshland created by the Teeter Mills built in 1860. The marshland is home to many species of flora & fauna. @NorfolkTour

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

@TobyBarrettHN @1st_forestry @TobyBarrettHN You'll be missed this year, and we thank you for your continued support at @1st_forestry and our Annual #ForestFest event!
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@NorfolkTour #PortRowan #NorfolkCA

[Port Rowan/South Walsingham Heritage Association @PRSWHA]

#ForestFest at @1st_forestry (Canada’s 1st Forestry Station) will take place on Saturday, July 20 from 10:30am to 4:30pm. This is a family friendly event! @treeclimbingcan @WhamMuseum @NorfolkTour #portRowan @snapdHN @PortRowanGN #StWilliams @TheSpec

[Tree Climbing Canada @treeclimbingcan]

Join is this Saturday July 20th, 2019 at Canada's 1st Forestry Station for some tree climbing fun! #gonorfolk #norfolktour #norfolkcounty @LPWBR @NorfolkTour @PortRowanGN @gowildgrowwild