EXHIBITS

September 6, 2019 – January 31, 2020 Nursing Sister Alice L. Trusdale’s selfless work during the First World War and devotion to the returning soldiers had a lasting impact but came at a great cost. Alice passed on September 12, 1919, age 27.  This exhibit pays tribute to Waterford’s Hero and the sacrifices made by […]...

Thursday, July 2, 2020 – Friday, January 31, 2021 Style, design and technique come together to showcase a remarkable crafted heritage. This special exhibit highlights nearly 200 years of skilled cabinet makers in Norfolk County through a select collection of furniture – many of which have been recognized in national publications. This is a not […]...

September 1 – December 20, 2020 Gala opening on September 9th 7:00 p.m. This popup exhibit coincides with the special book launch about area barns and historical outbuildings in the Waterford and former Township of Townsend area....

Friday, October 2, 2020 – Friday, January 31, 2021 Showcasing Ontario’s important bottling history through nearly 150 years of rare glass and stoneware vessels – ginger beers, sodas and siphons – many of which have never been publically displayed....

October 14 – December 20, 2020 Special opening night presentation 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, October 14th, the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum opens its storage vaults to celebrate one of our important community partners – the Waterford and Townsend Historical Society (WTHS). Over the past half century, the WTHS has founded our museum, held hundreds […]...

November 7, 2018 – February 15, 2019 Crafted between 1914 and 1918, entire communities joined together to create remarkable Red Cross signature quilts in support of their soldiers and the war effort. For the first time ever, this collection of stunning works of art have been brought together to highlight an amazing history of devotion, […]...

August 7 – November 29, 2019 Forty years ago – Tuesday, August 7, 1979 – three tornadoes touched down in southwestern Ontario and carved out a 60 kilometre path of destruction. This visual exhibit highlights the impact the tornadoes had on rural Norfolk and downtown Waterford. Image courtesy of the Eva Brook Donly Museum & […]...

August 24, 2018 – January 11, 2019 This exhibit explores the rich heritage of pottery production in both Brant and Norfolk County throughout the 19th and early 20th century. Featuring both excavated and museum pieces, as well as rare and important examples from private collections. This exhibit brings together a truly unique mix of form, […]...