Brant Historical

09/05/2026

The Brant Museum and Archives will be CLOSED today (Saturday, September 5) as staff will be at our booth at the Paris Fair!

We will also be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday September 8.

08/28/2026

Our this week features a photograph of the southwest corner of Market Square on market day, c. 1961!

The Belmont Hotel (155-159 Colborne St), Standard Drug Ltd., and the Bank of Hamilton can be seen in the background.

Fun fact: the clock that is shown hanging on the outside of the Bank of Hamilton building was recently donated to the collection at the Brant Museum and Archives!

08/07/2026

Our this week features a shot from the Paris Lookout, c. 1982!

You can still take photos from this lookout today, as it is located just down the hill from Queensview Retirement Community on King Edward Street in Paris.

08/05/2026

Only three walking tours remain on our summer schedule!

Join summer student Abbey on the Brant Ave WWII Veterans Walk TONIGHT at 6:00pm! The walk starts at the upper parking lot of Brantford Collegiate Institute.

The Brant Historical Society's Walking Tours are still taking place throughout the summer!

Next up is the William Street Walk on Wednesday July 22nd at 6:30pm.

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email [email protected] to register.

07/31/2026

Our for this week is a bit of a mystery - the date, location, and names of the women in the photo are all unknown!

What do you think their story was? Let us know in the comments!

07/30/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not celebrate with our friends at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum of Brant - it's their 33rd anniversary!

Looking for plans this holiday weekend? Join us for our 33rd Anniversary Open House from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, August 2nd! Enjoy free admission, re enactors, weapon demos, museum tours, and on site food. Come celebrate with us!

07/27/2026

Celebrate Emancipation Day with a walking tour from the Brant Historical Society!

Join us this Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30pm for the Black Community Heritage Walk, and learn about the rich history of this culture group within the City of Brantford.

The walk begins at Alexandra Park (corner of Colborne Street and Park Ave). Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Email [email protected] to register!

07/24/2026

Our this week features a downtown staple! Stan's Fries wagon on the Market Square, c. 1979.

The former post office building on George Street, as well as the steeple for St. Andrew's church can be seen the background of the image.

07/22/2026

REMINDER: We have two walking tours this week!

William Street Walk TONIGHT at 6:30pm - starting at 25 William Street (former Red Cross building site)

Between the Wars Walk: Saturday July 25th at 10:30am, starting at the Brant Museum and Archives.

Email [email protected] to register!

The Brant Historical Society's Walking Tours are still taking place throughout the summer!

Next up is the William Street Walk on Wednesday July 22nd at 6:30pm.

Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email [email protected] to register.

07/17/2026

Our this week features a recent discovery from the archives!

Collections Assistant Brooklynn has been inventorying our collection of photo negatives from the Brantford Expositor, and came across this image of Richard Albert and a 2,000 pound yo-yo! Read more about his endeavors in the accompanying article from June 5, 1987.