A Book Launch organized by The York Pioneer and Historical Society will take place on April 26, 2009 at the John McKenzie House at 34 Parkview Avenue (just north of the North York subway). The occasion is to launch a special publication in the honour of Toronto's 175th Anniversary. Chris Raible was very instrumental in organizing and recording the information for this book. We are the only organization that have located and recorded over 90 Rebellion Boxes. They were carved by the prisoners that were arrested during the 1837 Rebellion. While in jail the men carved these small wooden boxes incredibly detailed and usually dedicated to lived ones. The event starts at 2:00 pm at the John Mckenzie House, there will be refreshments and the book will be for sale.