EXHIBITS at CoBACH
Sunday – Friday, 5-8 pm
Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm
Closed Monday

CoBACH Display
January – February
“Civil War”

EXHIBITS at CoBACH
Sunday – Friday, 5-8 pm
Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm
Closed Monday

CoBACH Display
April – May
“World War I”

Learn about the local WWI veterans that served our country as the 100th Anniversary of
WWI takes place this year.  Over 100 local veterans have their photos and their service
records on exhibit.  See letters and memorabilia about the men from Brighton.

FREE Admission

Visit the CoBACH Center on Memorial Day and see two wonderful private collections
of museum quality military memorabilia from the Civil War.  You will see hand guns,
rifles, swords, uniforms, ordnance and many unique items.  The Brighton Area
Historical Society is the sponsor for this wonderful FREE exhibit.  Bring your children
as you don’t have to the leave the community to see these classic relics.
For more information, call 810.250.7276.

Learn about Brighton and its past as the community celebrates the 150th Anniversary
of Brighton becoming a village.  The Brighton Area Historical Society has wonderful
old photos that illustrate downtown Brighton over 100 years ago.  The CoBACH Center
was the first town hall and fire station built in 1879.  The town hall business was held
on the second floor.  Many of the large old photos show only horse and buggies on
Main Street and Grand River Avenue.

CoBACH Center Hours:
Sunday – Friday, 5-8pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm
Closed Mondays
For more information, please call 810.250.7276

“How Sweet It Was” – DeLuca’s

Take a step back in time and revisit the DeLuca Sweet Shop on Main Street.

CoBACH Center Hours:
Sunday – Friday, 5-8pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm
Closed Mondays
For more information, please call 810.250.7276

Allow your children to experience a FREE Christmas 2017 program at the Lyon
School with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  The Brighton Area Historical Society presents
this wonderful opportunity for your family to take holiday photos with the affable
duo visiting from the North Pole.  Our special holiday celebrities are long-time
Brighton BAHS members who enjoy this tradition with the kids.  The school is
decorated in early 1900s style including the Christmas Tree.  The aroma of
fresh pine permeates the 1885 one-room school building.  Make and take crafts
are supervised by the crew of adult elves.  Homemade cookies, apple cider and
candy canes will complete the afternoon of joy for your family.  Be sure to have
your children bring their figt list to give to Santa!  Many adults have been over
heard saying as they leave “…this is the best kept secret in Brighton for children
and parents.”

For more information, please call 810.250.7276

Quality Spring Recycled Jewelry Sale at CoBACH – April 28, 2018

Ladies, are you tired or frustrated with old jewelry filling your jewelry box?  Now is the time to spring clean those jewelry boxes.  The Society is looking for fine, costume and broken jewelry for the spring sale.  100% of the funds raised through your jewelry donations will be used to fund the preservation and restoration projects of the Society.

Jewelry needed by April 8th.  Collect and contact Jim Vichich for pick-up at 810.250.7276.

Special WWII FREE Presentation – A B-17 Pilot’s Story of Survival
May 20th, 1-3pm at CoBACH Center

Lt. Carah’s B-17 is shot down and crashes into German held France.  The story will cover how he evaded the enemy many times, being protected by local patriots and his odyssey to safety.  This is an awesome presentation by son Warren Carah.  Wonderful photos, crash site B-17 memorabilia and the rest of the story.  A definite don’t miss!

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28
CoBACH Center 9am-1 pm:

Experience a FREE museum quality Civil War Display before and after the Parade in downtown Brighton.

“WWI Armistice Centennial”
September through Mid November
FREE Exhibit

CoBACH Center Hours:
Sunday – Friday, 5 – 8pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm
Closed Mondays
For more information, please call 810.250.7276