Brant Historical Society

Terrace Hill/Dundas Street Walk
2025-11-22 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | George Street Parking Lot, 180 West Street, Brantford, N3R 3T8, Canada
These streets provide some insights into the development of the City.

The walk begins at the George Street parking area across from Buffalo Street.

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Speakers Series: Christine Garneau
2025-11-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Brant Museum and Archives, 57 Charlotte Street, Brantford, ontario, N3T 2W6, Canada
Local Historian and Brant County Councillor Christine Garneau joins us to present the story of The Sargent Family Farm: Life, Loss and Legacy of an Ordinary Brantford Township Farm Family (1847-1946).Doors open at 6:30pm, with the talk beginning at 7:00pm.This presentation is free to attend, but registration is required. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Brantford Canal Walk
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Beach Road Starting Point, 17-75 Beach Rd,, Brantford, ON, N3S 7M3, Canada
Explore the reasons for the Grand River Navigation Co. and what remains of the Brantford Cut of the Canal.

The walk begins at the eastern end of Beach Road (east of Locks Road)

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Veterans of North Ward Walk
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
Hear the stories of WWI and WWII servicemen and women who lived in this area of the city.

The walk begins at the upper parking lot of Brantford Collegiate Institute (120 Brant Ave)

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Greenwood Cemetery Walk
2025-10-31 19:00 - 20:30 | George Street Parking Lot, 180 West Street, Brantford, N3R 3T8, Canada
Explore the heritage and history of Brantford’s oldest cemetery, the prominent individuals buried here, and their accomplishments. This walk begins at the George St. parking area across from Buffalo St. Tickets are $15.00 per person, and the walk is limited to 16 people. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot!

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Walk
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Brant Museum and Archives, 57 Charlotte Street, Brantford, ontario, N3T 2W6, Canada
A historic walking tour that explores some seasonal stories of Brantford’s past. Tickets are $15.00 each. The walk begins at the Brant Museum and Archives. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Halloween Haunt @ Myrtleville House
2025-10-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Myrtleville House Museum, 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, Ontario, N3V 1C2, Canada
The Brant Historical Society is excited to present our 5th Annual Halloween Haunt at Myrtleville House Museum! – Test your bravery in the haunted historic house!– Wander through the pumpkin patch!– Enjoy the kids zone – with games and a movie!Admission is free, though donations are welcome. NO PARKING on site during the event. This event is once again held in partnership with the Myrtleville/Mayfair Neighbourhood Association.

Lawren Harris Walk
2025-10-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
Learn about the early life in Brantford (1885-1918) of this famous “Group of Seven” artist.

The walk begins at the Margaret Chandler Heritage House (166 St. Paul Ave)

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Speakers Series: L. Brian Moore
2025-10-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Brant Museum and Archives, 57 Charlotte Street, Brantford, ontario, N3T 2W6, Canada
Join us at the Brant Museum and Archives for L. Brian Moore’s presentation on The Characters of the Brantford Jail.Doors open at 6:30pm, with the talk beginning at 7:00pm.This presentation is free to attend, but registration is required. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Local Authors Walk
2025-10-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
An Excellent way to learn about local writers like Thomas Costain, Pauline Johnson, and more.

The walk begins at the Brant Museum and Archives (57 Charlotte St.)

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Old West Brant Walk
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
Explore local histories of this area of Brantford bordered by Balfour St., Mt. Pleasant St., Helen Ave., and Gilkison St.

The walk begins at Fordview Court (off of Gilkison St).

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Earliest History at the Fording Place Walk
2025-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
Discover the earliest history of the Fording Place from the last glacier through time until the American Revolution (glaciation to 1776). The walk begins at Brant’s Crossing Park (Skateboard Park) behind the casino. Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Railway Neighbourhood Walk
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
Explore the history of the Grand Trunk/Canadian National train station, and the surrounding neighbourhood.The walk begins at the corner of Usher St. and Wynarden Court. Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Speakers Series: Tim Speed
2025-09-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Canadian Military Heritage Museum, 347 Greenwich Street, Brantford, N3S7X4, Canada
Join us for the first presentation of the 2025/26 Speakers Series!Tim Speed from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Speakers Panel will be presenting on The Avro Arrow Jet Interceptor. This presentation will be hosted at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum – located at 347 Greenwich Street in Brantford. This presentation is free to attend, but registration is required. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your spot.

Community Author Series: Patrick Brode
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Brantford Public Library, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford, N3T 2GB, Canada
Join us at the Brantford Public Library for a discussion with Patrick Brode, author of The Odyssey of John Anderson.

This Community Authors Series is a partnership event organized by Brant Theatre Workshops, Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre, the Brant Historical Society, and the Brantford Public Library.

Shirefest
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Myrtleville House Museum, 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, Ontario, N3V 1C2, Canada
Join the Brant Historical Society on Saturday September 13th from 10:00am – 4:00pm for our 2nd Annual Shirefest at Myrtleville House Museum!

This renaissance faire style event will feature vendors selling historic and fantasy wares, kids games, historic skill demonstrations, a fundraising raffle, and plenty of photo areas for the whole family to make memories. Bring your own picnic and enjoy some music on the front lawn.

A full list of vendors for the 2025 event will be listed on our website once it is finalized.

This will be a rain or shine event! Admission is $5.00 per person, or FREE entry for those that attend in costume. Kids 10 and under are free of charge.

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, please contact Esther at 519-752-3216 or email esther.brouwer@brantmuseums.ca

Greenwood Cemetery Walk
2025-08-16 10:30 - 12:00 | George Street Parking Lot, 180 West Street, Brantford, N3R 3T8, Canada
Starting at the George St parking area across from Buffalo St. Discover more stories of the distinguished figures in Brantford’s history that are buried in this cemetery.Tours are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Community Author Series: Dr. Elaine A. Brown Spencer
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Brantford Public Library, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford, N3T 2GB, Canada
Join us at the Brantford Public Library for a discussion with Dr. Elaine A. Brown Spencer, author of The Black Church in Canada.

This Community Authors Series is a partnership event organized by Brant Theatre Workshops, Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre, the Brant Historical Society, and the Brantford Public Library.

WWII Veterans of East Ward Walk
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Major Ballachey School, 105 Rawdon Street, Brantford, Ontario, N3S 6C7, Canada
Starting at Major Ballachey School Explore the lives of the World War Two veterans who lived in East Ward. Tours are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

WWI Veterans of Eagle Place Walk
2025-08-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Tutela Park, 160 Erie Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3S 2G4, Canada
Starting at Tutela Park (Corner of Erie Ave and Cayuga St) Hear the anecdotes from the lives and experiences of World War One veterans and their families. Tours are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Dufferin Terrace Walk
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Brantford Collegiate Institute, 120 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3H3, Canada
Starting at the upper parking lot of Brantford Collegiate InstituteDiscover the history of Dufferin Avenue and the stories of the neighbourhood’s early inhabitants. Tours are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

WWII Veterans of Brant Ave Walk
2025-07-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Brantford Collegiate Institute, 120 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3H3, Canada
Starting at the upper parking lot of Brantford Collegiate InstituteExplore the stories of World War Two veterans who lived on or around Brant Avenue. Tours are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Mount Hope Cemetery Walk
2025-07-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Mount Hope Cemetery, 169 Charing Cross Street, Brantford, Ontario, N3R 2J3, Canada
Starting at the Cemetery’s main office (approx. 100 min in length)Explore Brantford’s heritage through the stories of the cemetery grounds and the lives of the most prominent individuals. Tours are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register

Community Author Series: Paul Lovejoy
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Brantford Public Library, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford, N3T 2GB, Canada
Join us at the Brantford Public Library for a discussion with Professor Paul Lovejoy, editor of Busha’s Mistress or Catherine the Fugitive: A Stirring Romance of the Days of Slavery in Jamaica. This Community Authors Series is a partnership event organized by Brant Theatre Workshops, Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre, the Brant Historical Society, and the Brantford Public Library.

Glenhyrst Gardens Walk
2025-06-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Glenhyrst Gardens, 20 Ava Road, Brantford, Ontario, N3T5G9, Canada
Difficulty: EasyStarting at the upper parking lot next to the Carriage HouseThe gardens have a story to tell that reveals some of Brantford’s history and artistic heritage

Walks are free for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Greenwood Cemetery Grounds Walk
2025-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | George Street Parking Lot, 180 West Street, Brantford, N3R 3T8, Canada
Difficulty: EasyStarting at the George Street parking lot (Entrance to Greenwood Cemetery across from Buffalo St)Explore the heritage of some of this city’s most prominent individuals and learn about their accomplishments.

Walks are free for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Terrace Hill / Dundas Street Walk
2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | George Street Parking Lot, 180 West Street, Brantford, N3R 3T8, Canada
Difficulty: Moderate, but long Starting at the George Street parking lot (Entrance to Greenwood Cemetery across from Buffalo St)These streets provide some insights into the development of the cityWalks are free for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Community Author Series: Paul Allen
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Brantford Public Library, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford, N3T 2GB, Canada
Join us at the Brantford Public Library for a discussion with Paul Allen, the author of Bright Lights, Black Stars: Negro League Players and Canada’s Oldest Baseball League.This Community Authors Series is a partnership event organized by Brant Theatre Workshops, Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre, the Brant Historical Society, and the Brantford Public Library.
