The Brant Historical Society will be celebrating Canada’s 150th by hosting a free Fathers of Confederation Picnic at the Myrtleville House Museum Saturday June 17th from 11am – 5pm. This picnic is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate while enjoying free musical performances and historic demonstrations throughout the day. We invite... Read more »
Difficulty: Moderate Canada Day. An excellent way to celebrate our national & local heritage.
Difficulty: Easy Hear the seldom told stories of the monuments & memorials that dot the downtown. This walk begins at the Armouries on Jubilee Terrace.
Difficulty: Easy Explore this unique community whose settlement history pre-dates that of Brantford. The starting point for this walk will be at The Windmill Country Market in Mount Pleasant. There is additional parking at the community centre between the cemetery and the Presbyterian Church.
Difficulty: Easy The history of 1919-1939 reveals a great deal about our city today.
Difficulty: Hard The History of Paris' upper class lived on Snob hill and looked over the downtown. The starting point for this walk is at Wm Kipp Funeral Home at 184 Grand River St. N. in Paris.
"1967: A Year of Memories" – Bill Darfler, Researcher Wednesday, September 27, 2017; 7:00 PM – Myrtleville House Museum In the January 1st, 2017 issue of the Globe and Mail,... Read more »
Difficulty: Easy Some of Brantford's famous figures are profiled around this city square.
Difficulty: Easy Learn about this famous artist's early life in Brantford. This tour starts at the M.Chandler Heritage House at the W. Ross Macdonald School.
"Women's Suffrage: An Ontario Perspective" – Tarah Brookfield, Professor Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 7:00 PM – Myrtleville House Museum 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of women being granted voting rights... Read more »
