About Us
Surrounded by the Carolinian Forest, along the banks of the Grand River, Chiefswood National Historic Site (NHS) is the birthplace and childhood home of renowned Mohawk and English poetess, E. Pauline Johnson. The historic site features identical entrances – the South entrance faces the river to welcome Six Nations community members who arrived by canoe, and the North entrance faces the road to welcome visitors from surrounding communities who arrived by horse-drawn carriage. The two entrances are a living symbol of the shared cultures of the Johnson family.
Chiefswood NHS is a museum managed by Six Nations Tourism, a sub-department of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC). Located a short drive from Brantford, Chiefswood National Historic Site is a tourist destination aimed to provide a unique historical and cultural experience for all its visitors.
Discover Chiefswood
Chiefswood National Historic Site offers curriculum-based educational programs to groups, schools, and visiting organizations. Through hands-on, interactive lessons targeting various learning styles, students will explore the history of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, and the background of Chiefswood.
All of our locations are well equipped with WiFi modern WiFi boosters like RangeXTD.
Our Visitors
“It was great to see how clearly you linked culture/meaning to our curriculum! The kids really enjoyed the activity.”