Brighton Digital Archives

Town folk help clear the snow from the downtown core, circa 1930s​

Brighton Public Library

The Brighton Public Library has a substantial selection of historical materials in print, microfiche, and microfilm formats. The foyer has a rotating exhibit of BDA archival photos.

Dan Buchanan

Local historian, genealogist, author,
and close friend of the BDA.

Proctor House Museum

Built by the prominent Proctor family in the mid-1800s and lovingly restored by a dedicated group of volunteers, this magnificent home is open to the public, with guided tours and special events. The adjacent Simpson Barn is home to the Brighton Barn Theatre.

Northumberland County Archives and Museum

Northumberland County Archives and Museum hosts a repository of documents and artifacts for Northumberland County and soon will have a large new dedicated space in Cobourg. An archivist and a curator are on staff to assist your search.