The Great War Walk
Railway Station 5 Wadsworth Street, Brantford, Ontario, CanadaDifficulty: Easy A century ago local citizens were listening for the results of the Battle of Passchendaele - learn more. This tour starts at the Railway Station.
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The Early Black History of Brantford – Sarah Clarke, Team Lead-Research
Myrtleville House Museum 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, ON, Canada"The Early Black History of Brantford" - Sarah Clarke, Team Lead-Research, Archaeologist; Archaeological Research Associates (ARA) Sarah Clarke will explore the early history of the black population in Brantford with the assistance of various primary and secondary documents. Her research teases out the longevity of some of these families that made Brantford home, and identifies... Read more »
Good Family Day at the Myrtleville House Museum
Myrtleville House Museum 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, ON, CanadaThis event is Free! Donations are appreciated. It will include tours of the historic Myrtleville home, a family scavenger hunt, and crafts and activities based on this year's theme of the Winter Olympics.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Brantford’s Architecture – Cindy MacDonald
Myrtleville House Museum 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, ON, Canada"The Bold and the Beautiful: Brantford's Architecture from the 19th to the Mid-20th Century" - Cindy MacDonald, Past Chair of the City of Brantford Heritage Committee One hundred years of architectural history will be presented, with emphasis on the architects who created some of Brantford's most iconic cityscapes. Brantford's best and boldest buildings will be... Read more »
Myrtleville House Easter Egg Hunt
Myrtleville House Museum 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, ON, CanadaSaturday, March 31, 2017 at 10:30am (tours at 11:00am and 12:00pm) Myrtleville House Museum, 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford Brant Historical Society’s Myrtleville House Museum presents their annual Easter... Read more »
Earliest History at the Fording Place Walk
Brant's Crossing Park (Skateboard Park) 2 Icomm dr., Brantford, Ontario, CanadaEarliest History at the Fording Place Walk (Difficulty: Easy) Discover the history of the Fording Place from the Ice Age through until the American Revolution This walk starts at Brant's Crossing Park (Skateboard Park) on Saturday, April 21st at 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00... Read more »
The Seeds of the Past: What We Can Learn From Ancient Seeds – Rudy Fecteau
Myrtleville House Museum 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, ON, Canada"The Seeds of the Past: What We Can Learn From Ancient Seeds" - Rudy Fecteau, Archaeobotanist The study of archaeobotany is the study of plant remains cultivated or collected in the past, which have survived in archaeological contexts. The remains of plants (seed, nut shell, wood) that have had contact with fire, and therefore survived,... Read more »
Dufferin Terrace Walk
St. Andrew's Park 230 Brant Ave, Brantford, Ontario, CanadaDufferin Terrace Walk (Jane's Walk) (Difficulty: Easy) Wander through the neighbourhood and learn how it evolved while discovering various architectural styles. This walk starts at St. Andrew's Park at Brant and Palmerston Streets @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy –... Read more »
Heritage Excursion Day 2018
Brant Museum & Archives 57 Charlotte St, Brantford, Ontario, CanadaThe day will begin at 9 AM at the Brant Museum & Archives and travel by bus to view the archives of the Paris Museum & Historical Society. Next it's on to Penmarvian for a tour of this re-purposed mansion. The bus will take participants on to the Asa Wolverton House for lunch and a... Read more »
$45 – $55
Loyalist Settlement Near the Ford Walk
Mohawk Chapel 54 CTR ST S, Brantford, Ontario, CanadaLoyalist Settlement Near the Ford Walk (Difficulty: Easy) This is the area of early settlement from 1784 to 1807 when Joseph Brant died. This walk starts at the Mohawk Chapel on Saturday, May 19th (Victoria Day Weekend) @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for... Read more »