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 at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace on Saturday, October 13th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS... 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 Friday, October 26th @ 7:00 pm. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy –... 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 10th at 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy – relatively flat... 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 »
This is an opportunity for the recognize the valuable contributions of its members and volunteers with the Brant Historical Christmas Social. This event will include musical entertainment by Monique Rousseau Henlsey and Taleteller Maureen Henry.
“Path of an Artifact: The Accession to De-accession Process” Esther Brouwer, Graduate in Museum Studies & Education Officer for Myrtleville House Museum (Brantford)
Enjoy an afternoon learning the history of the museum and of our communities, and delve into some of the behind-the-scenes details of collections management. Please schedule your intention to attend by visitng https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/extended-museum-tour-tickets-55412765072