EVENTS

May 5 Dutch Heritage Day in Canada
We will be raising the flag of the Netherlands on the Norwich Community flagpole at 11am. After raising the flag, there will be a reception in the Norwich Legion.

May 10 Norwich Museum 14:00 - 16:00
Dutch Heritage Day for the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands

2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands by the First Canadian Army at the end of World War II. In commemoration of this event, Norwich & District Museum will be hosting an event on Saturday 10th May from 2pm to 4pm.

We will be joined by Chad Cornish, who will speak about the history of the liberation and the veterans from the Norwich area who took part in the Liberation. We invite members of the public to share their memories of the Liberation, their family histories connected to the event, and any artifacts that they have relating to the Liberation. Refreshments will be provided during the event.

May 14 Norwich Museum 11:00 - 13:00
Lunch & Learn with Terry Scott of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association

Norwich & District Museum welcomes Terry Scott of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association to share with us his love of the Harvard, the role it played in securing the freedom we enjoy today, and his respect for those who have served and continue to serve our country. The Harvard aircraft, now more than 80 years old, was the workhorse of Canada’s Second World War flight training program. It played a significant and pivotal role in the Royal Canadian Air Force as the primary advanced, single-engine aircraft used to train more than 130,000 Canadian and Allied aircrew under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in Canada. Dubbed the “pilot maker”, the Harvard engine’s distinctive “roar” was a familiar sound at air bases across Canada.

Terry has been an active member of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association for more than 30 years. He's not a pilot, but loves to fly in the yellow birds and has served in a number of capacities on the Board of Directors. His broadcasting background shines through in announcing association events and in assisting with public relations.

This event will be followed by a free soup and sandwich lunch. Attendance is free, but donations to help cover our costs are encouraged (recommended donation: $10). Please register in advance by telling us you're "Going" on this event page or contacting the Museum by email or phone. Reservations help us to know how much food we need and how many seats to put out, so please make sure that you are able to come and let us know!

Gore Church decorated for a carol sing. See the interior.

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