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
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.
Old Village Cemetery Spring Cleanup, May 5, 9am-12nn
Can You Help?
The 10th Annual Old Village Cemetery Spring Cleanup is 6 weeks away. Can you spare 3 hours on a Saturday morning to give some time for our deceased veterans and the early settlers of Brighton.
You are guaranteed a wonderful feeling and some good laughs when your work is completed by noon! This is quality Civic Pride!
Our goal is to get the 1838 burial ground looking respectful for Memorial Day. There (45) Civil War veteran grave sites and (2) from WWII.
You will see headstones with names you already know: Spencer, Hyne, Lee, Hacker, Clark, Worden, Appleton, McClements, Fonda, Newman the and another (500) of Brighton early settlers.
Join the different boy scout troops, Cheryl Stockwell kids and the community to help GIVE BACK!
This will be a day you won’t forget!
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.
You will see wonderful displays showing rifles, hand guns, uniforms, ordnance and more.
Stop in. Bring the children and adults for this cool FREE local exhibit dealing with America’s War of Rebellion!
“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
“Old Fashioned Christmas”
Nov 20 – Dec 21
CoBACH Center Hours:
Sunday – Friday, 5 – 8pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm
Closed Mondays
For more information, please call 810.250.7276
Christmas 2018 – Free Event
HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas!
Santa & Mrs. Claus visit Lyon School on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 1pm – 4pm
Looking for a great Christmas photo with your family? This is the opportunity for your family to enjoy a wonderful Santa experience. The kids will enjoy making a tree ornament while being supervised by adults. Enjoy homemade cookies and apple cider.
The 1885 one-room Lyon School house, with its fresh coat of exterior paint, will be decorated in a classical Christmas look. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet your children, invite them to visit and tell them their Christmas wishes and pose for your photos. The atmosphere and setting is warm and friendly. You will truly remember this Merry Christmas at the Lyon School!
Board meetings are open to the public.
If you are interested in getting involved, this is a good opportunity to learn how.
** No Meeting in December
202 W. Main Street, in downtown Brighton next to the Millpond. CoBACH is formally known as the City of Brighton, Arts, Culture and History Center. It is located in the former Town Hall building.