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Special Events
 

Valentine’s Dinner
Sunday, February 14th, 7p.m.

Bring your special someone to The Homestead Café for a delicious dinner experience. Call for reservations, (519) 756-6220.


Eliza Bell’s Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 9th, 10:30a.m.

Join us at the Homestead Café as we celebrate Alexander Graham Bell’s mother along with all of our moms! Call for Reservations, 756-6220.


“May is Museum Month” Open House
Tuesday, May 18th, 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Join us on International Museums Day for a complimentary tour. Don’t forget to visit Brant County’s other museums and galleries on this special day!


15th Annual Barn Sale
Saturday, May 29th, 8a.m. to Noon

You’ll find lots of great bargains at our annual rummage sale! Proceeds from the sale benefit future site restoration activities.


Brant Theatre Workshops presents “Winning Mabel”
July 8th - 10th, 7:30p.m.

Brantford’s own group of theatre artists tell the story of the phone’s development and the romance between Alec and his wife, Mabel, through the letters written by the inventor and his family over 130 years ago. Using their own words, the characters come back to life at the Bell’s Tutela Heights home.


Bell Homestead 100th Anniversary
Homecoming Weekend
Friday, July 23rd to Sunday, July 25th

Join us as we celebrate the site’s first century as an historic home and parkland. A weekend of activities abounds…


Friday Welcome Reception and Official Launch of My Dear Aleck, The Selected Letters of the Bell Family, 1867-1873

Saturday Gala Dinner and Concert, featuring the Brantford Memorial Concert Band with guest artists, Celtic Harpist - Loril Shannik, and the Brantford Pipes and Drums.

Sunday Edwardian Family Picnic featuring Brant Theatre Workshops production of “Winning Mabel”


Brant Theatre Workshops “The Importance of Being Ernest”
August 5th - 7th and 12th - 14th, 7:30p.m.

Director Peter Muir and his cast of local thespians bring you this Shakespearean classic.


Thanksgiving Weekend Buffet
Saturday, October 9th, 5p.m.

Let the ladies of the Homestead Café do Thanksgiving Dinner for your family! Call for reservations, 756-6220.


“Hallowe’en Havoc” Penny Carnival
Saturday, October 23rd, 6 to 8p.m.

The most anxious trick or treaters will enjoy this evening of Hallowe’en fun. Come in costume or just as you are. Save your pennies for our wickedly challenging games! Admission by donation.


Christmas Craft & Bake Sale
Saturday, November 27th, 10a.m. to 2p.m.

The ladies at the Homestead Café are baking up a storm so you don’t have to! You’ll find a plethora of homemade pies, cookies, and squares.. Find just the right stocking stuffer or gift for that certain someone.


“Ringing in the Holidays” Yuletide Celebration
December 1st - 23rd
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Haul out the holly! A traditional Victorian Christmas abounds with plenty of garlands, greenery, and holiday cheer. See how many of our own Yuletide traditions came into being over 100 years ago.

Holiday Lamplight Tours
December 11th and 12th
5p.m. to 8p.m.

An evening visit to the Bell’s home at our favourite time of the year will enliven everyone’s holiday spirit. The Homestead and Henderson Home come to life amid the glow of candles and oil lamps while the aroma of Yuletide baking wafts its way from the kitchen and live musical entertainment fills the drawing room with the sounds of yesteryear. Admission by donation.

Also join us at our Café for Christmas dinner both nights $19.95 per person. (reservations required).

Note: Event listings are subject to change without notice.

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