Inside Hamilton?s Museums helps to satisfy a growing curiosity about Canada?s steel capital as it evolves into a post-industrial city and cultural destination. In this special excerpt we visit Burlington's Joseph Brant Museum, which commemorates the Mohawk leader Thayendanegea, or Joseph Brant, who built his home on a site bordering modern-day Hamilton. John Goddard takes us on a detailed tour of the historic home, providing fascinating historical background and insight.
John Goddard is a former magazine writer and Toronto Star reporter with a curiosity for little-known Ontario wonders. His books include Inside the Museums: Toronto?s Heritage Sites and Their Most Prized Objects and, with TV?s Richard Crouse, Rock and Roll Toronto, a cheeky guide to the city?s rock and roll historic sites.