Moonlight & Mayhem III

Posted on August 15, 2017 in Events, News
JP holding lantern at Moonlight & Mayhem 2016

Moonlight & Mayhem: Haunted Walking Tour of Old Waterford

Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15, 2017
7:00pm & 8:30pm
$20.00 per person

Every small town has its secrets.

From Friday, October 13th to Sunday, October 15th, join a costumed guide and take a night stroll through Waterford’s downtown. Listen to the guide as they tell true stories from our town’s darker past. Who knows? You may be surprised at the deathly tales of murder and mayhem that have emerged from the quaint houses and gentle fields that surround Waterford.

Tickets are on sale NOW at WHAM!

Pre-registration for this event is required and payment MUST be received at the time of registration to secure a spot on the tour. 

Please Note:

This tour will deal with adult content and is recommended for ages 13 and older. The tour will involve walking over uneven terrain. The tour route is approximately 1.5 km in length. Please come dressed appropriately with comfortable walking shoes and dressed for all types of weather as the tour operates under all conditions.

Antiques & Collectibles Roadshow

Posted on August 04, 2017 in Events, News
Antiques & Collectibles Roadshow Event Poster Cropped

Antiques & Collectibles Roadshow

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

What’s your favourite antique or family heirloom worth? Join WHAM for our first ever Antiques & Collectibles Roadshow to find out!

On Sunday, September 17th, we’ll have more than a dozen experts available to appraise your treasures. From china to jewelry to militaria (and everything in between!) – we’ve got you covered. Appraisals are $5 per item, with all proceeds benefiting the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum. Appraisal tickets will be available at the door.

Don’t have anything to get appraised but still want to be part of the fun? No problem. This is a FREE event. You are welcome to stop by WHAM to watch the appraisal process or visit our fabulous partners at the Waterford Antique Market for an antiques show and trunk sale. Who knows? Maybe you’ll even find  a treasure of your own!

Offering appraisals for:

  • Artifacts (fossils, Indigenous tools)
  • China, Pottery & Porcelain
  • Collectibles & Nostalgia (royalty & celebrity memorabilia, advertising, photographs, etc.)
  • Coins (tokens, commemoratives, paper money)
  • Folk Art (carving/sculpture, mixed media)
  • Furniture
  • Glass
  • Hunting (decoys, lures, fishing rods and reels, taxidermy, etc. Sorry, no firearms!)
  • Jewelry (gold, silver, gems, pocket watches, lockets, etc.)
  • Militaria (medals, badges, small kits pieces, photographs, books. Sorry, no firearms!)
  • Silverware
  • Textiles (quilts, clothing, linens)
  • Toys

Please note: Our experts will NOT be able to appraise firearms.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Waterford Antique Market. 

Calligraphy Workshop

Posted on December 19, 2016 in News
black calligraphy on purple bubbles

Calligraphy for Beginners

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Whether you’re a bride-to-be, a type-lover or you just want to learn a new creative skill, our Beginners Modern Calligraphy workshop is the perfect thing. We’ve teamed with the Hamilton Calligraphy guild to bring this artistic process to WHAM. First you’ll learn the basic exercises, working up to letter forms. By the end of the class you’ll put it all together to write phrases, as well as starting to develop your own lettering style.

Workshop Fee: $35. Pre-registration required – all supplies included.

Music of the Confederation Generation

Posted on December 19, 2016 in News
Sir John McDonald is posed holding a banjo

Music of the Confederation Generation

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017, 7 pm

An early celebration for the 150th birthday of our nation! Enjoy a mix of songs and instrumental music from the time of Confederation headed by the always entertaining Ian Bell. This is a licensed event generously sponsored by Bonnieheath Estate Lavender &Winery. Admission: $10 at the door