Events
Roots of Eagle Place - Third Annual Symposium
Saturday, July 11 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Brantford and District Labour Centre
1100 Clarence Street South, Brantford
Join the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre for a fascinating symposium exploring the rich history and heritage of Eagle Place. Learn about the area's origins, the industries and businesses that shaped the community, and what life was like growing up in the historic "Eagle's Nest Tract."
The symposium will feature presentations by Dave Levac, former MPP for Brant and Eagle Place native; Murray Angus, President and Chair of the Brant Historical Society; and Jack Jackowetz, historian and artist with a passion for Brantford's history. The event will also include the unveiling of 12 large aluminum historical display panels created by Jack Jackowetz.
Discover how the area came to be known as Eagle Flats, a name given by Joe Two Fish, a Haudenosaunee resident, inspired by the eagles that once nested on the flats where vast flocks of Passenger Pigeons gathered.
Whether you're a local resident, history enthusiast, or simply curious about Brantford's past, this free community event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the stories that shaped Eagle Place.
For more information, contact:
- Christina Han: 647-887-0518 | chan@wlu.ca
- Jean Farquharson: 519-761-7207 | jeanfarky@outlook.com
Our New Exhibit "Swords & Plowshares Revisited" (Opening Gala, Nov. 3, 2-4 pm) at the Waterford Heritage and Agricultural Museum
The Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre unveiled a new display case... on the first floor of City Hall, Brantford ON
While Brantford was still a village, this site was the location of an iron and brass foundry established by Philip C. Van Brocklin in 1844. The products of his Brantford Foundry were plows, stoves, and fireplace irons. Van Brocklin’s operation is recognized as Brantford’s first industry.
Mayor Davis, along with members of CIHC, spoke about the history of the site and the new display case that houses a set of cast iron fireplace andirons made in Van Brocklin’s foundry, circa 1845.
These andirons were used in a fireplace in the Waterous family home for over a century and are the oldest known pieces dating to the original Van Brocklin foundry. The display case can now be viewed in the hallway leading to Council Chambers.
Outlined on each casting: P.C. VAN BROCKLIN BRANTFORD C.W. (Canada West). These andirons were used in a fireplace in the Waterous family home for over a century and are the oldest known pieces dating to the original Van Brocklin foundry.
INVENTORS, INDUSTRIES, AND MARKETING IS THE FIRST POP-UP EXHIBIT
OF WHAT WILL BE THREE RENDITIONS OF POP-UP EXHIBITS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A $35,000 ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION RESILIENT COMMUNITIES GRANT, AND SHOWCASES ITEMS FROM PENMAN’S, MASSEY-HARRIS, COCKSHUTT PLOW COMPANY AND NORFOLK COUNTY FOOD MANUFACTURERS SUCH AS THE VILLA NOVA CREAMERY.
ON DISPLAY NOW AT THE PARIS MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
51 William St, Paris, ON N3L 1L2
