Check out our Local 1812 Events Bookmark!
Don't miss out on any of our upcoming events -- pick up a copy of our 1812 bookmark or download the pdf file here: Local 1812 Bicentennial Events Bookmark
Upcoming Local Events
February 17, 2012
Grand River Watershed 15th Annual Heritage Day Workshop & Celebration, Bicentennial Theme: "Crossroads of Conflict, Pathways to Peace: Divided Loyalties". Hosted by the City of Brantford, County of Brant and the Heritage Working Group of the Grand Strategy. Taking place at the South Dumfries Community Hall, St. George, Ontario.
To register follow the EZReg links at www.brant.ca or contact 519-442-6324
February 22 & 23, 2012
Celebrate Heritage Week at the main branch of the Brantford Public Library! On Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 2:00pm author Zig Misiak will read from his book "Western Hooves of Thunder". On Thursday, Feb. 23 the library will screen the recently released PBS documentary, "The War of 1812" from 1:00-3:00pm.
Visit the BPL website for full details!
Opening March 1, 2012
War of 1812 Exhibit, Canadian Military Heritage Museum
www.cmhmhq.ca
Opening April, 2012
War of 1812 Exhibit, Brant Museum & Archives
www.brantmuseums.ca
April 28, 2012
Ontario Genealogical Society - Brant County Branch Spring Workshop, featuring "Britain in the War of 1812" and speaker Roger Chrysler. Held at the Brant County OGS Library, 114-118 Powerline Road, Brantford. To register or for more information visit their website or call 519-753-4140
August 5-11, 2012
Save the date! Commemorate "Brock's Walk" along the trail system from Burlington Heights to Port Dover. This event is currently being planned, check back soon for more information.
September 22, 2012
Doors Open Brant (War of 1812 theme)
This highly attended event celebrates the rich history and cultural diversity of Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations/New Credit. The event for 2012 is still being planned, but details for Doors Open 2011 can be viewed here: www.doorsopenbrant.ca
October 29 - December 23, 2012
War of 1812 Feature Exhibit, Woodland Cultural Centre
www.woodland-centre.on.ca
November 3, 2012 - January 2, 3013
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 2012 Biannual Juried Exhibition: WAR and PEACE. This juried show will address the subject of the bicentennial from an artistic view of War and Peace. Call for Artists Submission Deadline is September 21, 2012. For applications or more information about Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, visit www.glenhyrst.ca
Past Events
2011 Events
Until December 22, 2011
Pathways to Peace: Touring Exhibition of Prints, Art Studies of Upper Canada During the War of 1812. The inaugural showing of the 'Pathways to Peace Touring Exhibition of Prints' is currently on display at the Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street in Brantford. Presented in partnership with the Western Corridor Alliace Bicentennial Region 7 and the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Organization. For more information contact the Woodland Cultural Centre at 519-759-2650.
September 22, 2011
Local Brantford/Brant War of 1812 Bicentennial Map Launch at Mohawk Chapel, 301 Mohawk Street, Brantford. Join us for refreshments and entertainment as we celebrate the launch of the first edition of our local map, showing local events and sites related to the War of 1812. Takes place from 5:00-7:00pm, with greetings and presentations at 5:30pm. Admission is free, but please RSVP to 519-751-9900 ext. 219.
For more information click to visit the 1812 "Map" page.
August 5 & 6 and August 12 & 13, 2011 (Rain Date: August 19)
The 63rd Annual Six Nations Native Pageant presents "Tecumseh". Written by George Beaver and Directed by Yvonne Beaver, the pageant tells the story of Tecumseh, a freedom fighter and warrior who wanted to make peace in his time and who succumbed to death on the battlefield during the War of 1812. Located at 843 Seneca Road, at the corner of Soursprings Road. Gates open at 5:00pm. Tickets: $7 adults, $4 children.
www.sntourism.ca
April 26, 2011
Six Nations Legacy Consortium Symposium on the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations Symposium presented by the Six Nations Legacy Consortium, including presentations by Dr. Carl Benn, Rick Hill and Keith Jamieson. Located at Six Nations Polytechnic, 7:00-9:00pm
February 16, 2011
"Western Hooves of Thunder": Presentation and book signing by Zig Misiak
Brant Historical Society Speaker Series at the Brant Museum and Archives, 57 Charlotte Street, Brantford
2010 Events
Woodland Cultural Centre: Four Kings exhibit and commemorative stamp collection
www.woodland-centre.on.ca/index.php