Bell Homestead National Historic Site has a lot of great things happening this summer!

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford’s Bell Homestead National Historic Site, located at 94 Tutela Heights Road, is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of special events happening this summer, including the Summer Music Series such as A Time to Sing, Summer Serenade Concert and Symphony Under the Stars as well as the Bell Summer Theatre Festival and great eats at The Homestead Café.

“The Homestead is pleased to return to regular programming this summer,” says Brian Wood, Curator, Bell Homestead National Historic Site. “The Summer Music Series and Theatre Festival are always a community favourite.”

The free Summer Music Series includes special events such as the Summer Serenade Concert on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. and Symphony Under the Stars on Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. Families can also enjoy the locally-written productions Beatrix Potter and the Secret Life of Peter Rabbit and Johnny Cash in Eagle Place in the Bell Summer Theatre Festival from July 8 to August 7. The Exchange Café and Phone Booth Museum Store will be open for all events to enjoy a variety of delicious home baked goods, ice-cream or beverage or to purchase a last-minute souvenir or gift.

Detailed information about Bell Homestead and special events can be found at Brantford.ca/BellHomestead or by calling 519-756-6220.

Bell Homestead special event details

The Summer Serenade Concert, takes place on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 7 p.m. A rain date will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022. This concert is also a part of the Summer Music Series with a free outdoor performance featuring the Brantford Memorial Concert Band. Donations are welcomed to support the Brantford School of Instrumental Music.

The Bell Summer Theatre Festival takes place July 8 to August 7, 2022. Shows will include two locally-written productions, Beatrix Potter and the Secret Life of Peter Rabbit and Johnny Cash in Eagle Place. Attendees are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show. A detailed list of dates and showtimes is available at BrantTheatre.com.

A Symphony Under the Stars, takes place on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 7 p.m. A rain date for this event will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022. Another free Summer Music Series performance, featuring the Brantford Community Symphony Orchestra playing classical music loved by the Bell family and a few modern favourites. Donations are welcomed in support of the Brantford School of Instrumental Music. Visitors are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

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Media Contact:

Sharon Sayles | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext.5218 | communications@brantford.ca