History Open House at Brighton in February 2013
Plans are under way for a History Open House event to be held in conjunction with Heritage Week, Feb 18 to 24, 2013. This will be under the auspices of the Brighton Heritage Advisory Committee and managed by myself and a group of interested volunteers. Specifics are being determined as we speak. There will be lots of history on display in Brighton with many local groups and individuals doing their part. Many interesting things to see!
Drop me an email if you are interested in participating in this. More info to come as we get closer.
LIving Library - Borrow Me!!
The catalogue of the Brighton Public Library now includes an item called "The Breakaway, by Dan Buchanan, the story of a natural disaster". You can BORROW ME! Use this system to contact me so that we can arrange for me to speak at your organization's meeting or event. I am available!
The Living Library is a new concept, developed in Europe and spreading through Canada. We hope to add other items with different topics and different speakers. Stay turned! (See more detail in What's New)
"The Breakaway" at Hilton Hall on April 21, 2012 - Smashing Success!!!
Dan Buchanan, along with The Brighton Arts Council, presented an evening of local history, focussing on the story of The Breakaway. A standing room only crowd of 130 attended the event and everyone went home happy. You can download the story "The Breakaway" from the History Section. (See more detail in What's New)
History Books about Brighton & Area
Florence Chatten's book "Brighton Township" is available from Florence at 613-475-1244. It can also be ordered online through the publisher's web site http://essencebookstore.com/. (Look under the "Other" Category.)
Susan Brose has produced three small booklets focussed on the churches, schools and cemeteries of the Brighton area. They are available from Susan Brose.
Susan Brose's book "The History of Brighton Businesses 1816 to 2009" provides lots of interesting info re businesses over the years in Brighton Village and surrounding area. It contains 424 pages with 140 business ads and 576 pictures. The cost is $55.00 and it is available in Brighton at End of the Thread and Family Realty on Main St., Hair Sensations on Elizabeth St. or call Susan Brose at 613-475-1028.
"That's Just The Way We Were; Brighton Memories", published by The Municipality of Brighton in 2006 is available at the Brighton Municipal Office.
Bonnie Browne's books about life in Brighton are available from the author. Call Bonnie at 613-475-0915
More in the "History" Section"
Check out the History section for new history items to download.
History Tours of Brighton Township
See the "What's New" Section March 2011 for info re history tours of Brighton and area by Dan Buchanan.
Email Me. Ask Questions. Send Info.
Send me an email at treesbydan@magma.ca.