Marsha Skrypuch's novel, Dance of the Banished, is based on true Brantford events. The idea for Dance of the Banished sprouted seven years ago when Brantford historians Wayne Hunter and William Darfler showed Marsha a stack of local newspaper clippings recounting a series of events from the fall of 1914. One hundred foreign workers... Read more »
Have ever wonder the reason for the bend in the road from St. Paul Avenue and King George Road? It all makes sense when you look at a map that captures a... Read more »
This is the final workshop in the Past Skills series. Learn the art of calligraphy and put your skills to use making holiday cards. Fees: $25 for BHS members, $30 for non-members
Paul Racher, Principal with Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA), will talk about the excavation of the south side of Colborne Street which became a major archaeological site in Ontario. The... Read more »
Brant Historical Society member and volunteer appreciation night at the Myrtleville House Museum.
The Myrtleville House Museum will be hosting a New Year's Camp for kids - ages 4 (must be in kindergarten) to 11 - the week of January 2nd to the... Read more »
Join the Brant Historical Society to begin celebrating Canada's Sesquicentennial at a John A. Macdonald Dinner on Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 at The Brantford Club, at 98 George St. The... Read more »
Myrtleville House Museum will be hosting a PD day for kids aged 4 (must be in kindergarten) to 11 on January 23rd, 2017. The theme will be Knights and Dragons.... Read more »
Start painting with no painting experience necessary! The instructor will lead you step-by-step through the painting process and you'll end up with your very own copy of "Winter Lake". All materials... Read more »
Good Family Day at the Myrtleville House Museum This event is admission by donation. It will include a tour of the historic Myrtleville home, a blacksmithing demonstration and baking in the historic kitchen. There will also be an art activity based on the National Trust of Canada's theme: "My Canada!" for Heritage Day 2017.
