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.
Codrington Farmers Market - August 9, 2026
The History Guy of Brighton will be a vendor at the Codrington Farmers' Market on Sunday, August 9, 2026. All five books will be on sale, including the most recent The Batteau Railway which can be purchased at $25 for the soft cover and $35 for hard cover. See you at the market!
Cobourg Artisan Market - August 15, 2026
The History Guy of Brighton will be a vendor at the Cobourg Artisan Market on August 15, 2026. Dan now has five history books for sale, including the most recent, The Batteau Railway which was launched July 16th at the Brighton Public Library. See you at the market!
Ameliasburgh Heritage Village - Sept. 12, 2026
The Ameliasburgh Heritage Village will host The History Guy of Brighton on September 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm to tell the story of his new book The Batteau Railway. The event will be held at the village of Ameliasburgh, in the hall of the old church on the grounds of the Ameliasburgh Heritage Museum, entrance around back. The new book will be on sale for $25.00 and the author will be there to sign your copy. His other books will be available as well. Come on by and hear the story!
AG Day at Codrington Farmers' Market - Sept. 19, 2026
AG Day is back at Codrington Farmers' Market for 2026. All things agricultural will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. Besides displays of farm machinery, old and new, local historians Dan Buchanan and Susan Brose will share the Hop Barn with the Brighton Digital Archives to present fascinating pictures and information about Brighton's rich history. Hope to see you there!
Brighton Applefest Steet Fair - Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Applefest is back for another year with the Street Fair on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The History Guy of Brighton will be a vendor on the street from 10 am to 4 pm. The new book The Batteau Railway will be available in quantity and should be a big seller. See you on Main Street in Brighton for Applefest 2026!
Retired Women Teachers, Trenton - October 1, 2026
The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Trenton Branch, will host the History Guy of Brighton at their meeting on October 1, 2026 at Stirling Lions Club, 1 pm. The history talk will be based on the author's new book The Batteau Railway which was released in July 2026. The Batteau Railway will be available for sale at this event for $25.00. Ask the author about his other books as well.
Hastings Historical Society - October 7, 2026
The Hastings Historical Society will host The History Guy of Brighton as guest speaker at their meeting on October 7, 2026, in the auditorium at the Hastings Public Library at 7 pm. The story this night is based on the author's most recent book, The Batteau Railway which will also be on sale at the event.
Aspira Island Park, Campbellford - October 10, 2026
Aspira Island Park Retirement Residence in Campbellford will host The History Guy of Brighton to tell the story of his new book, The Batteau Railway, on October 10, 2026.
Brighton Public Library - October 15, 2026
The Brighton Public Library will host The History Guy of Brighton for a history talk on October 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm. On this night, Dan will refresh the story of Dance Hall Daze which tells the story of the various dance halls that were active in the Brighton area for a few decades up to the 1960s. In those days, people loved to go to their local dance floor and dance the night away. There were different places for different tastes and some were not where you wanted your daughters to go. Come and relive the Dance Hall Daze.
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.
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!
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 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!
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.