Where can you see the History Guy?
The History Guy participates in many speaking events where he is guest speaker for a club meeting. He also acts as a vendor at farmers' markets in the area where his books are for sale directly to the public and where considerable schmoozing can be done.
Following is a list of events where you might see the History Guy and maybe buy a book, for the next few months.
Following is a list of events where you might see the History Guy and maybe buy a book, for the next few months.
Cobourg & District Historical Society - October 27, 2026
The History Guy of Brighton will be guest speaker at the October 27 meeting of the Cobourg and District Historical Society held in Victoria Hall in Cobourg, starting at 7:30 pm. Dan will tell the story of his new book, The Batteau Railway which is the story of the small, wooden railway system built by Asa Weller across the Quinte portage in 1793 and operated there until the early 1820s when the portage became obsolete. The new book will be for sale at this event, at $25.00 each, cash or card, with a signature.
Codrington Christmas Market - November 1, 2026, 10-2
The Codrington Christmas Market is back again for 2026, on November 1st from 10 am to 2 pm. This is a really popular event with lots of interesting vendors and crowds of customers. It is an ideal place to pick buy Christmas presents! The History Guy will be there with all of his books, especially the most recent one The Batteau Railway with will be on sale, $25 fr soft cover and $35 for hard cover. I can take cards of any type and cash if that works for you. A signature is always included. See you at the market.
Download the poster and pass it round!
Download the poster and pass it round!
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Warkworth Abundance Lunch - November 3, 2026
The History Guy of Brighton will be the guest speaker at the Abundance Lunch meeting on November 3, 2026, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Warkworth. The topic to be determined.
Brighton Retirement Living - November 7 & 8, 2026
Brighton Retirement Living will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 291 Main Street, Brighton, from 10 am to 4 pm both days. Along with The History Guy of Brighton, there will be numerous vendors placed around the hallways on the main floor of this lovely facility, providing a wide variety of products. Come see for yourself!
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Hastings County Historical Society - November 17, 2026
The Hastings County Historical Society will host Dan Buchanan, the History Guy of Brighton, as guest speaker at their meeting November 17, 2026 at the Marantha Church at 7:00 pm. The topic will be The Batteau Railway from the author's most recent book, the story of the small wooden railway that Asa Weller built across the Quinte Portage in 1793. Books will be on sale at this event.
Golden Plough Seniors Residence - November 18, 2026
The Golden Plough Seniors Residence in Cobourg will host Dan Buchanan, the History Guy of Brighton at 2 pm, November 17, 2016, to recount the story of the notorious Dr. William Henry King who poisoned his wife in Brighton in 1858 and became the only person ever executed in Northumberland County. A fascinating twist to the story is that the author finds the murderer in his family tree and the title "Murder in the Family" takes on extra meaning. The author's books will be on sale at this event.
Holly Jolly Market, Picton - November 20, 21 & 22
The Holly Jolly Market is back for 2026 with a three-day weekend packed with all sorts of vendors and products that will make excellent Christmas presents. The event will be at the Crystal Palace, 375 Main St, Picton. The History Guy of Brighton will be there all three days of the weekend with his five books for sale, including the most recent book The Batteau Railway which came out in July. See you at the market!
Cobourg Yacht Club - November 21, 2026
The Cobourg Yacht Club will host Dan Buchanan, the History Guy of Brighton as guest speaker at their meeting at the Yack Club on Saturday, November 21 at 7 pm. The topic will be The Batteau Railway, from the author's most recent book of the same name.
OAS, Peterborough Branch - November 24, 2026
The Peterborough Branch of the Ontario Archaeology Society will host Dan Buchanan, the History Guy of Brighton, as guest speaker for a virtual meeting on November 24, 2026. The story will be based on the author's recent book, The Batteau Railway which was launched July 16, 2026.
Brighton Legion #100 - Dec. 10, 11 am
The Brighton Legion and Northumberland Community Care, Brighton will host Dan Buchanan, the History Guy of Brighton for a history talk on December 10, 2026 at 11 pm in the upstairs hall of the legion. The topic will be The Batteau Railway, the author’s latest book which was released in July. A lunch will follow.