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.
Difficulty: 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.
"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... Read more »
This 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... Read more »
"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... Read more »
Saturday, 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 Egg Hunt with fun for all ages. The hunt begins at 10:30am sharp and ends at 11:00am. Remember to BYOB (bring your own basket!) to... Read more »
Earliest 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, 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 (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 »
The 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... Read more »
Loyalist 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 »