Zig Misiak, a local historian and award winning author, will present his research of Toni Gretzky’s, the father of Walter and grandfather of Wayne, activities during World War I. Zig’s family lived less than one hundred kilometres from the Gretzky family in what would become Poland following the war. Walter will be present to share... Read more »
Women in War Today’s location: The Sanderson Centre This travelling exhibit will be on display at different locations every day through the week of February 20th– 24th.
Women in War Today’s location: City Hall This travelling exhibit will be on display at different locations every day through the week of February 20th– 24th.
The March Break Camp runs March 13th – 17th. We are able to take up to 25 campers at a time aged 4-11. Campers can come for individual days or the whole week. We provide a fun, safe and inclusive environment. Every day we make crafts, play outside on the beautiful 5 acre grounds and... Read more »
The Annual General Meeting of the Brant Historical Society. If you are a voting member but are unable to attend and you would like another member to vote on your behalf, please download the Proxy Voting Form 2017. Notice of Endowment Fund By-Law Change: The Endowment Committee has put forward an Endowment Fund... Read more »
This event is the re-scheduled date for February 22nd event that was cancelled due to a power outage. Zig Misiak, a local historian and award winning author, will present his research of Toni Gretzky’s, the father of Walter and grandfather of Wayne, activities during World War I. Zig’s family lived less than one hundred... Read more »
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Brant Historical Society presents Vincent Ball's play: Veteran of Vimy. This is the second play of a trilogy that began with Doing Our Bit (copies of Doing Our Bit are available in the gift shop at the Brant Museum and Archives). There will... Read more »
Join us at Myrtleville House Museum for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Ribbon cutting is at 10:30 am. There will be crafts, face painting and tours of the historic home at 11 am and noon. This event is BYOB: Bring Your Own Basket!
Speaker: Dr. Peter Farrugia The visitor to the battlefields of the Great War in northern France and Belgium can still find, along tree-lined rural routes, occasional collections of un-exploded ordnance, remnants of the War that scarred the region a hundred years ago. In the same way, the Battle of Vimy Ridge, iconic for Canadian, yields... Read more »
Difficulty: Moderate Learn about several local architects responsible for the various building styles in our downtown. Tour participants are asked to gather at the Brant Museum and Archives. The tour begins at 10:30 am and are usually 75 to 90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy... Read more »
