Community gathers to commemorate at the site of the first long distance phone – 150 years later!

By Rubyyy Jones

Mayor David Bailey, with the help of Councillors John Bell and Steve Howes, unveils a new plaque commemorating the site of the first long distance phone call 150 years ago. Also pictured are Councillors Lukas Oakley and Jennifer Kyle.

Photos provided by County of Brant

Paris is such an exciting blend of historical and happening, and this past weekend we struck the perfect balance with a bunch of exciting and modern arts and culture meeting with our varied and vibrant local history

Sunday, July 28th was the 150th Anniversary of the first long distance phone call and the County of Brant curated and supported a sensational program of events to commemorate.

The day kicked off bright and early with the “Telephone Trail Trek Challenge” which invited participants to walk, run or bike the length of the first long distance phone call! The trail started at Brantford’s Harmony Square at 9:00 am and finished at the Paris Museum and Historical Society on William Street; volunteers for the Paris Museum and Historical Society were guiding guests through charming historical tours of the museum with costumed tour guides, and oodles of info to impart.

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