Learn about a wide variety of local history topics via lightning lectures presented by local history organizations. The topics for this presentation are: B.Bell & Son Agricultural Works South Dumfries Historical Society Brantwood Farms and the Pate Letter Collection County of Brant Public Library Discovering Dr. O: The life of "Peter... Read more »
Monuments & Memorials Walk (Difficulty: Easy) Hear the seldom told stories of the monuments and memorials that dot the downtown core. This tour starts at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace... Read more »
Depression Era Trivia Historical Walk (Difficulty: Easy) Participate n this interactive tour to put your Brantford Trivia Skills to the test. Each stop, information will be given out related to... Read more »
Town of Brantford Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) Covers the age of steam power when Brantford became a town in 1847 to 1877 when it became a city. This tour starts... Read more »
Ploughshares to Swords: Manufacturing Aircraft for World War II is the story of the evolution, by necessity, of the aircraft industry as it “ramped up” for war in 1938, to 1945. Dr. Garry Balsdon is a tour guide and instructor of WWII history to Grade 10 students at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Mount Hope.... Read more »
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Walk (Difficulty: Moderate) Brantford's history includes some strange stories, suitable for this eerie time of year. This tour starts at the Brant Museum and Archives on... Read more »
Join the Myrtleville House Museum for our Trick or Treat event! October 31st we will celebrate All Hallows Eve from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Enjoy extra activities of crafts in our programming room, and tours of the historic house with stories of the Good family and their lasting impression on the house! Myrtleville... Read more »
The Great War Walk (Difficulty: Moderate) A century ago, local citizens were waiting to learn that the war had ended. This tour starts at the Railway Station on Saturday, November... Read more »
“Joseph Brant & The Slave Trade” Jane Mulkewich, Lawyer, Human-Rights Advocate, Researcher & Author
Come celebrate the 200th Birthday of George Brown at the Brant Museum and Archives on Thursday, November 29th, 2019 at 7 PM. Refreshments and a birthday cake will be served at the admission by donation event. This exhibit explores his role as a Father of Confederation, founder of the Globe and Mail, and his... Read more »
