Original Village of Brantford Walk (Difficulty: Easy) Covers the time from the first cabin built in 1807 until the arrival of steam power in 1847. This walk starts at the... Read more »
This year's Brant Historical Society Members Barbecue and Potluck will be taking place at Bow Park Farms to mark George Brown's 200th birthday.
Lawren Harris Walk (Difficulty: Easy) Learn about this famous artist's early life here in Brantford. This tour starts at the M. Chandler Heritage House at W. Ross Macdonald School on... Read more »
Downtown During the Depression (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) Learn how Downtown Businesses evolved through the Depression. This tour starts at the Lions in front of the Federal Building on Saturday, July 14th @ 10:30 am. Tours are 75-90 minutes in length. Admission is free for BHS members. $5.00 for non-members Easy – relatively flat... Read more »
Down in the Flats of Paris Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Moderate) The Flats of Paris had businesses, residences and community buildings. This tour starts at the Paris Dam on Saturday, July... Read more »
Greenwood Cemetery Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) Interesting tales of Brantford's past. This tour starts at the Greenwood Cemetery Gates (on George St. just off West St.) on Saturday, August 18th... Read more »
Victoria Park Heritage District Walk (New!) (Difficulty: Easy) The architecture and historical event Victoria Park. This tour starts at the Brant Museum and Archives on Saturday, August 25th @ 10:30... Read more »
Brantford Canal Walk (Difficulty: Moderate) Explore the reasons for the Grand River Navigation Co. and what remains of the canal. This tour starts at Locks and Beach Roads (approximately 149... Read more »
“Day with the Attiuindaron” is a Brant Historical Society program event to learn about the indigenous people who lived in this part of southern Ontario at the time of European contact. The day’s activities will begin at 10 AM at Five Oaks Retreat near Paris with a walk to identify medicinal and edible plants with... Read more »
Learn about a wide variety of local history topics via lightning lectures presented by local history organizations. The topics for this presentation are: B.Bell & Son Agricultural Works South Dumfries Historical Society Brantwood Farms and the Pate Letter Collection County of Brant Public Library Discovering Dr. O: The life of "Peter... Read more »
