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The Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and honouring Canadian Industrial Heritage through public education and the preservation of historical data, resources, and artifacts.

06/29/2026

Discover the "Roots of Eagle Place"
Join the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre for a morning dedicated to exploring the rich history and heritage of Eagle Place.
📅 Saturday, July 11
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Brantford and District Labour Centre
1100 Clarence Street South, Brantford
Learn about the evolution of Eagle Place, the businesses that shaped the community, and what life was like growing up in the historic "Eagle's Nest Tract."
Discover the fascinating origins of the area's name, which dates back to Haudenosaunee resident Joe Two Fish, who referred to the area as Eagle Flats because of the eagles that once gathered there, drawn by the abundance of Passenger Pigeons.
Hear from an outstanding lineup of local speakers:
• Dave Levac – Former MPP for Brant and lifelong Eagle Place resident
• Murray Angus – President and Chair of the Brant Historical Society
• Jack Jackowetz – Historian and artist passionate about preserving Brantford's history
The event will also feature the unveiling of 12 large historical aluminum poster boards created by Jack Jackowetz.
Admission is open to all who are interested in Brantford's history and heritage.

03/02/2026

Victory from Above: Cockshutt Aircraft Construction during WWII

Critical to Canada’s war effort was the battle on the “Industrial Front” fought by the factories of the nation, and no manufacturer modeled this better than the Cockshutt Plow Company. With a Second World War workforce comprised largely of women, their products served in the farmer’s field, on the battlefield, and took flight in combat. The March 2026 edition of the Brant Historical Society's monthly Speakers Series will feature “Victory from Above”, presented by Rob Adlam, examining how an agricultural implement manufacturer helped win a war and, while doing so, made Canadian aviation history.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum, 347 Greenwich St., Brantford. Doors open at 6:30, with the program starting at 7:00 pm.

There is no charge to attend, though registration is required! Call 519-752-2483 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

To find out more about the Speakers Series, visit the Brant Historical Society's website at https://brantmuseums.ca/speaker-series/ or call the Brant Museum & Archives at 519-752-2483. Any decision regarding postponement due to weather will be made no later than noon on March 18th and announcements will be posted.

Address

P. O. Box 23055
Brantford, ON
N3T6K4

Website

http://www.canadianindustrialheritage.com/

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