About Us

Brock’s History Department, like Brock itself, began in 1964 and has grown steadily since then.  

The Department was built on a foundation of small-group, seminar-centred undergraduate learning, and that tradition remains at the heart of our pedagogy. At the same time, our commitment to innovation has led us to develop a successful graduate program, a world-class research profile, cutting-edge digital history initiatives, and much more.

Nestled in the beautiful Niagara Region of Ontario, we draw inspiration from a rich local heritage that reflects the larger trajectory of Canadian history.

From a focus on Europe and North America in the early years, we have blossomed into a place where students learn history that spans the globe. 

Join us on a journey of discovery that, by uncovering the past, sheds light on the present and helps us prepare for the future.  

Dr. Stanley H. Deeks (left) and Dr. James A. Gibson standing outside the old refrigerator factory that became the Brock University campus, March 1964. Renovations to the factory were only just underway at the time. (Brock University Archives and Special Collections)

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