Events
05 / 12
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Come to Enoch Turner Schoolhouse on May 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. for a screening of DEATH or CANADA, the Gemini Award-nominated docudrama produced by Canadian and Irish filmmakers. Set in Ireland and Toronto, DEATH or CANADA tells the story of how Canada gave refuge to 38,000 Irish famine victims in the summer of 1847. The film uses groundbreaking research, interviews with historians and CGI effects to recreate the journey of a single family of Irish immigrants to Toronto. A reception will be held at 6:30pm for friends and Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation members - all are welcome! Students from the St. Paul's Toronto School of Irish Music will perform. Tickets for this special event are $8 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation members. For more information or to buy tickets in advance, please visit Enoch Turner Schoolhouse or call 416-327-6997. Tickets will also be available at the door. This event is supported by the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation, celebrating the roots of free education. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Weston historian Mary Louise Ashbourne will describe work along the Humber of Weston’s first mayor and master builder, William Tyrrell. For more information: http://www.lambtonhouse.org/Lecture%20Series.pdf | ||
05 / 13
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05 / 14
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Explore the history of Downsview and its transformation from a military base into one of Canada's unique urban parks. Learn about the natural features of the Park and visit some of the historic buildings that have been refurbished for modern use. For a map of the site and transit information, visit http//www.downsviewpark.ca or call 416-952-2222. | ||
05 / 15
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Discover the Edwardian buildings and streetscapes and the natural heritage of Agincourt Village, a commercial and transportation hub in the early 20th century when this part of northern Scarborough was 'out in the country'! | ||
05 / 16
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05 / 19
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05 / 21
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05 / 22
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05 / 26
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05 / 27
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05 / 28
Start: 10:30 am
We'll visit some awe-inspiring specimens near the Royal Ontario Museum, Philosopher's Walk (on the main campus of the University of Toronto) and Queen's Park, and learn about the incredible biodiversity value they provide as they get older. Philip will share the latest, cutting edge techniques used in the art and science of "Conservation Arboriculture", an approach that prioritizes the preservation of old trees while minimizing risk in the urban environment. Special guest Peter Simon, City of Toronto,will showcase new innovative technologies Toronto has recently implemented that are designed to help newly planted trees reach maturity and become remarkable giants themselves. | ||
05 / 29
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05 / 30
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Join award-winning essayist and novelist John Ralston Saul, Professor Thabit Abdullah (Professor of Middle Eastern History, York University) and Professor Peter H. Russell (Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Toronto) as they engage each other and the audience in a discussion of the origins and current state of democracy in Canada, the prospects for democratic change in North Africa and the Middle East, and our nation’s role in encouraging democratic movements in other countries. $10 (8.85 +HST) | ||
05 / 31
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Chief Historian and Assistant Director of Heritage Toronto, Dr. Gary Miedema will give an illustrated presentation on Remembering Toronto: How we have Marked our Past. From gravestones to public monuments to commemorative plaques, Torontonians have long tried to remember their past. Their efforts can tell us a great deal about how Torontonians have understood themselves and about how that understanding has changed. An historian of symbolism and identity in public life, Dr. Miedema has also been responsible for the revival of Heritage Toronto's Plaques and Markers Program since 2005. The meeting takes place at the Toronto Public Library, S. Walter Stewart Branch, 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant on May 31 at 7:30 pm with refreshments available from 7:00 pm. Free admission. All are welcome. | ||
06 / 1
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06 / 3
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06 / 4
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Explore the lives of John Howard, one of the first architects to come to York (1832) and the founder of High Park, and his wife Jemima, on this stroll round the gardens of Colborne Lodge and vicinity. Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Since its beginnings in the 1830s as an immigrant reception neighbourhood, Cabbagetown has been home to an amazing group of personalities. Hear new stories about some of those who lived in Cabbagetown. | ||
06 / 5
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
This prestigious neighbourhood was named after the estate of Sheriff William Botsford Jarvis and his wife Mary Powell, members of Toronto's early-19th -century elite. Set amongst wooded ravines, the area developed slowly due to its isolation from the city and to various economic downturns. As a result, it boasts buildings representing a variety of 19th and 20th century architectural styles. | ||
06 / 6
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06 / 7
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06 / 8
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06 / 9
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
With the upcoming Canadian River Day, members of the Humber Heritage Committee provide an overview of the Humber River and its role in Canada’s development as a nation. For more information: http://www.lambtonhouse.org/Lecture%20Series.pdf | ||
06 / 10
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06 / 11
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:30 pm
One hundred years ago, a school opened to serve the children in the growing Bedford Park subdivision. Twenty-five years later, a new secondary school opened to the west. Celebrate the anniversaries of Bedford Park School and Lawrence Park Collegiate -- and explore the neighbourhoods in between. | ||
06 / 12
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06 / 13
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06 / 14
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06 / 15
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06 / 16
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06 / 17
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06 / 18
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Trace the history of this vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with stops at old aboriginal trails and encampments, sites of pioneer settlements and country estates, and buildings and services created during the development boom of the early 1900s. Includes a tour of the restored murals at Dufferin/St. Clair Branch, Toronto Public Library. | ||
06 / 19
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The "Danforth" used to pass through open fields and market gardens. Today we find an interesting mix of structures and sites: from the home of William Peyton Hubbard, the first African-Canadian member of Toronto City Council, to the Music Hall Theatre. | ||
06 / 20
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Wayne Reeves speaks about our waterfront’s past, present & future prospects with Gene Desfor, Jennefer Laidley, Jennifer Bonnell, Susannah Bunce, Hon Q. Lu & Michael Moir at the launch of their new book, RESHAPING TORONTO'S WATERFRONT. They will discuss how we got here, what’s been tried or suggested in the past, and will invite a wide-ranging discussion of how understanding the waterfront’s history can help us ask important questions about current plans for a waterfront that could, at last, serve all Torontonians. Admission: $10, FREE for students compliments of the University of Toronto Press. | ||
06 / 21
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06 / 22
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06 / 23
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Explore the history of the grounds that are now home to Exhibition Place and the Canadian National Exhibition. Once forested and the site of a French fur-trading fort, they became a War of 1812 battleground before hosting agricultural fairs and modern trade shows. | ||
06 / 24
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06 / 25
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
A centre of industry and commerce linked to the Dundas Highway and the junction of several railway lines, this prosperous little town voted to ban the sale of alcohol in 1904. Find out why - and hear other stories of "the Junction" - on this tour along Dundas Street West. | ||
06 / 26
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
By the 1880s, Jarvis Street had become one of the most fashionable streets in Toronto. Explore the architecture of these grand homes and hear about some of the prominent Torontonians connected to the street, such as E.J. Lennox, the designer of Old City Hall; the Massey family, owners of the farm equipment empire; and Oliver Mowat, a Father of Confederation. | ||
06 / 27
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. Be they documents, photographs, books, or clothing, as custodians of our history, we're faced with how to maintain these items. Professional conservator Kennis Kim tells us how. Topics discussed include: creating an accession list; the nature of conservation, restoration, and preservation; deciding on display, storage, or using the artifact; common threats such as light, humidity, insects, and rodents; and when to call in a professional. Here is what is needed to determine what can be done to preserve precious articles for future generations. There will also be a short presentation by Branch member Marian Press on "Using the databases on the TPL web site". Please note: There will be a $5.00 charge at the door for non-members of the Ontario Genealogical Society. | ||
06 / 28
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06 / 29
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06 / 30
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07 / 1
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Explore the evolution and history of Fort York and the nearby Lake Ontario shoreline from the early British colonial era to the present day. Free admission to Historic Fort York and free parking. | ||
07 / 2
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07 / 3
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
On July 3rd, see the Island in a way you've never seen it - an 'insiders' bike tour of the history, geography, flora and fauna, that has made the Toronto Islands so special. The Toronto Island Grannies in Spirit, who raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, will be hosting, in partnership with the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, a self-guided tour which will share our local knowledge of many lesser-known sites of interest from Hanlans Point to Wards island. This will include two special opportunities : although not normally open to the public, there will be access to the historic - and purportedly haunted - Gibraltar Point Lighthouse , and the delightfully small architectural gem from 1888,the Church of St Andrew-by-the-Lake, with its magnificent stained glass windows. The tour will be followed by a delicious island-cooked buffet dinner at the Algonquin Island Association clubhouse, where one can relax on the large deck and enjoy a cool drink while viewing the Toronto skyline from this unique vantage point. | ||
07 / 4
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07 / 5
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07 / 6
Start: 3:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Three new interpretive panels detail the history of Davenport Road, from ancient trail to urban street | ||
07 / 7
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07 / 8
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07 / 9
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Explore a section of Black Creek, a part of the Humber River watershed with pockets of wetlands, meadows and oak savannah. Hear stories of the explorers who passed this way, how the use of the valley has changed through the years, of Olympic gold and why race-car driver Mario Andretti visited the area in the 1960s. | ||
07 / 10
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
In the 1800s, the area around Albion Road and Islington Ave was the site of a farming village called Thistletown. Discover the gems of an earlier time - 19th century farm buildings, early-20th-century country homes, the first public park in Etobicoke and Toronto's last working farm - that lie hidden amongst the suburbs and strip malls of North Etobicoke. | ||
07 / 11
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07 / 12
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07 / 14
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07 / 15
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07 / 16
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Discover the history of our provincial Legislative Building and the fascinating monuments that surround it. Free 30 minute tours of the interior of the Legislature are also available before and after the tour of the grounds (call 416-325-7500 for details). | ||
07 / 17
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
The area around Trinity Bellwoods Park has evolved considerably since the 19th century when it boasted a brewery and an Anglican university along Garrison Creek. Explore some of the neighbourhood's heritage sites - still standing and long vanished - and hear why the Creek and the bridge over it disappeared. Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Visit sites where theatres once stood, and learn about the buildings - old and new - that now house some of Toronto's world-renowned performing arts groups. | ||
07 / 18
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07 / 19
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07 / 20
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Kensington is a neighbourhood like no other in Toronto. Explore its fascinating history - from the early days as the estate of the Denison family, through its emergence as a centre for Toronto's Jewish community and successive waves of other immigrant groups. | ||
07 / 21
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07 / 22
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07 / 23
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Explore Warden Woods, a section of the valley of Taylor Massey Creek, one of the tributaries of the Don River. The Woods is home to mature forest, abundant bird life, towering glacial sand deposits and remnants of the ancient Lake Iroquois shoreline. It also faces numerous environmental stewardship challenges. Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Known today for its lovingly maintained Victorian homes, Cabbagetown harbours a wealth of Toronto history. From the site of the first medical school that specifically taught women to the prominent physicians who lived in the neighbourhood, hear stories of the sites and personalities that figured in our city's early medical history. | ||
07 / 24
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Explore some of Toronto's First Nations and French history with this tour of the area named after the estate of James Baby, an early French settler, and the Humber River valley below. Tours will be offered in English and French. | ||
07 / 25
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07 / 26
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07 / 27
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
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07 / 28
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07 / 29
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07 / 30
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07 / 31
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08 / 1
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08 / 2
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08 / 3
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08 / 4
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Toronto’s first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie will be back in the spotlight on Thursday 4 August at the City of Toronto Archives - as the subject of the first annual Toronto History Lecture: “Rebel Remembered: The Legacy of William Lyon Mackenzie, 150 Years After His Death”. The featured speaker at this inaugural event will be writer and historian Chris Raible, whose primary research interest is Upper Canadian history with a particular focus on the career of the colourful and controversial Mackenzie. He is the author of four books – two on Mackenzie – and has spoken and conducted seminars for many heritage organizations. Join us for refreshments before the lecture to find out more about the Archives and its spectacular collection of records – including 12 million photographs, more than 3000 maps, and records from the townships, villages and boroughs that form Toronto today. | ||
08 / 5
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08 / 6
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:30 pm
The Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and the Canadiana Department of North York Central Library are pleased to present a one-day workshop at the North York Central Library Auditorium on finding Ontario ancestors. Find out how to get the most from familiar records or discover a new source to expand your understanding of your Ontario ancestors. You'll enjoy this relaxed, information-packed day with speakers who revel in the intricacies and richness of records—and love to share their knowledge. Program includes:
For program details, speaker biographies and registration information, please visit http://www.torontofamilyhistory.org. Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
The settlement of Mount Dennis dates back to the early 1800s, when John Dennis started a saw mill on his farm. Most of the surviving buildings date from the early 20th century. Hear the stories of this neighbourhood which once boasted brickyards, market gardens and a jam factory. | ||
08 / 7
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Explore a special corner of Cabbagetown, a well-preserved 19th century suburb, on this tour of The Necropolis, one of Toronto's oldest cemeteries. Visit the final resting place of famous Canadians such as William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's controversial first Mayor; George Brown, a Father of Confederation; and Thornton Blackburn, who started the first cab company in Toronto after escaping from slavery in the U.S. | ||
08 / 8
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08 / 11
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08 / 12
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08 / 13
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
In 1860, Edward, the Prince of Wales presided at the naming of Queen's Park in honour of his mother Queen Victoria. The park itself and some of the trees date back even further. Hear about some of the most compelling trees in this park - from giant oaks that are likely over 250-years-old, to white pines planted to commemorate being named our provincial tree - and how they help tell the story of these historic grounds. | ||
08 / 14
Start: 12:15 pm
End: 2:15 pm
For a hundred years, the Don Valley Brickworks supplied the clay and bricks that helped to build Toronto. In excavating the clay, one of North America's most important geological sites was revealed. Discover the history of the site and the river valley that shelters it on this hike from Castle Frank Subway Station to the Brick Works. Hear about the work that is being done to preserve and transform this heritage industrial site into a community environmental centre that is a showcase for urban sustainability and green design. For a information about the site and the shuttle service from the Brick Works to Broadview Subway Station, visit http://ebw.evergreen.ca/about/ | ||
08 / 15
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08 / 16
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08 / 19
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08 / 20
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08 / 21
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor and leader of the 1837 Rebellion, witnessed many changes to our city between his arrival in the 1820s and his death in August 1861. Discover the Toronto that Mackenzie knew: his family, friends and enemies, fellow journalists and political rivals, Gothic cathedrals and cholera epidemics. | ||
08 / 22
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08 / 23
Start: 10:59 am
Toronto Public Library's 2011 History Matters series focuses on two themes: labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks give the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and to discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University, and we are especially grateful for a generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. | ||
08 / 24
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08 / 27
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Broadview Avenue, once a "mere truck wagon track winding among the trees and underwood," connects a number of diverse neighbourhoods and fascinating slices of Toronto history. From the river's earliest mills to one of the city's newest landmarks, explore two centuries of change east of the Don. | ||
08 / 28
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Explore the history of this one-time village of breweries and brickyards, which evolved into a "bedroom" community and is now an upscale shopping and residential area. | ||
08 / 29
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08 / 31
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09 / 1
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09 / 5
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09 / 10
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Explore part of Lawrence Park, a residential neighbourhood that dates to 1907, when Wilfrid Servington Dinnick, the young, English-born president of a Toronto loan and mortgage company, purchased two farm properties near Yonge St. and Lawrence Ave. E. His intention was to create a garden suburb - one of the first in Canada - for the city's middle class. At the conclusion of the tour, join the Toronto Public Library for the presentation of a Heritage Toronto plaque celebrating the George H. Locke Memorial Branch library. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Join us for a free Heritage Toronto Walk of Lawrence Park: A Garden Suburb prior to the presentation at 10:30am (meet at Lawrence Park, near SE corner of Lawrence Ave E and St Edmund's Dr, at William McDougall Heritage Plaque) | ||
09 / 11
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Explore Davenport Hill during one of its times of transition; from a neighbourhood of grand estates to an era of suburban development. In the 1920s, Lady Eaton moved out of Ardwold, her city home, an orchestra played at the Casa Loma Hotel, the Austins of Spadina helped lead Toronto's New Symphony Orchestra and Ernest Hemingway typed articles for The Toronto Star at his home nearby. | ||
09 / 12
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09 / 13
Start: 6:15 pm
End: 8:15 pm
This course is for experienced genealogists who want to learn the stories behind their Ontario ancestors’ names, places and dates. Whether your ancestors were county farmers or city merchants, you can learn more about their lives using the records and techniques taught in this class - ideal preparation for writing the family history book. Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:15-8:15 PM, September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 2011 (a four week course) Location: Toronto Reference Library, Learning Centre 1. Instructor: Janice Nickerson Fee: $66 ($60 for members of the Ontario Genealogical Society) | ||
09 / 14
Start: 7:00 pm
Lillian H. Smith Branch, 239 College Street, 416-3939-7746. Toronto Public Library is pleased to host the 2011 History Matters series. These lectures focus on two themes: labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks gives the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and to discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University, and we are especially grateful for a he generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. | ||
09 / 15
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09 / 16
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09 / 17
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
This fresh air festival on wheels is a way for you, along with your friends and family, to enjoy an at-your-own-pace marshaled bike ride through a variety of areas throughout Ontario's Greenbelt. This year, the Tour will feature Canada's newly announced national park - Rouge Park. Conveniently located close to downtown Toronto, this year's tour will bring the Greenbelt closer to home. Re-discover the joy of a leisurely bike ride and come explore Ontario's Greenbelt, 1.8 million acres of protected land wrapping around the Golden Horseshoe. Visit www.tourdegreenbelt.ca for all the details! Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Explore Toronto's astronomical heritage on this tour of sites on and around the University of Toronto campus. Hear about the people and organizations, from 1840 to the present, who have contributed to the development of astronomy in Toronto, and how that development relates to the growth of Toronto and Canada. | ||
09 / 18
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
The Toronto Beer Quest is an urban adventure where teams of two solve clues, photograph themselves as proof they were at the clue location, and reach the finish line for a chance to win great prizes. It’s a fun, great way to learn about beer's place in Toronto's history. This event is part of Toronto Beer Week. Choose a partner, register yourselves in advance, and have fun! Date: September 18th, 2011 Must be 19yrs of age or older. Space is limited. Check in starts at 11:00am, and the Quest starts at 12:00pm on Sun Sep 26, 2010. Prizes will be awarded at the finish line. Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Hear stories of some of the early settlers of Weston on this tour of their final resting place. Some of the burials date back to 1828, when a 'Church of England' congregation and cemetery was established to serve the farm community. An optional tour of the interior of the current St. Philip's Anglican Church building, erected in the 1890s and expanded in the 1950s, will be available afterwards. | ||
09 / 19
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09 / 21
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09 / 22
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09 / 23
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09 / 24
Start: 9:30 am
End: 2:00 pm
The expedition assembles at the Queen Street right of way, to depart northwards at 9:30am from the Rousseaux Site and ends at the Governor's 1793 campsite at Eglinton and the Humber River at 2:00pm. Historical Commentary by Madeleine McDowell. Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Explore this beautiful natural heritage area and learn how it evolved from Alexander Milne's pioneer farm and mill to Rupert Edward's 1942 country estate to today's public park and garden education centre. After the tour, take in the activities and displays of TBG's "Harvest Festival." For details, visit http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/. | ||
09 / 25
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Explore the shore of Lake Ontario between the Humber River and Mimico Creek in southern Etobicoke and discover how it has changed over the last hundred years. Once the site of resorts and boat builders, by the mid-20th century the community of Humber Bay was known for summer cabins, restaurants and gambling dens. More recently, an infamous motel strip has been replaced by lofty condos which overlook beautiful parkland. | ||
09 / 26
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Nearly 200 years have passed since the death of Sir Isaac Brock - the "saviour of Upper Canada" (today's Ontario). Brock's legacy lingers in the hundreds of streets and institutions that bear his name across the Province of Ontario - including a newly re-named bridge adjacent to Fort York National Historic Site on Bathurst Street. As a commander of the British land forces in colonial Canada and civil administrator in the years that led up to the War of 1812, he prepared for war with the United States from his posts across the frontier, including Toronto (York) where he resided at Government House located archaeologically on the grounds of Fort York today. Historian WESLEY TURNER, author of The Astonishing General: the Life and Legacy of Sir Isaac Brock (Dundurn, 2011); TOM TAYLOR, author of the historical novel, Brock’s Agent (Hancock & Dean, 2011); and RICHARD GERRARD, the City of Toronto’s historian for the Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812, explore Brock the man, the general, the hero. Admission: $10 | ||
09 / 27
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
September would have been a busy month for our ancestors as they harvested their crops, stored or preserved the grain, vegetables and fruit from their fields, gardens and orchards. They would have set aside the finest of the harvest for the celebration of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hogmanay and the New Year that were all fast approaching. Dorothy Duncan will bring samples of some of those historic foods for those brave enough to try them. The meeting takes place at the S. Walter Stewart Memorial Library at 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant Avenue at 7:30 pm, preceded by refreshments from 7 pm. Free admission. All are welcome. | ||
09 / 28
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09 / 29
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Parkdale Branch, 1303 Queen Street West, 416-393-7686. Toronto Public Library is pleased to host the 2011 History Matters series. These lectures focus on two themes: labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks gives the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and to discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University, and we are especially grateful for a he generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. | ||
09 / 30
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10 / 1
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10 / 2
Start: 11:00 am
Councillor Paula Fletcher and Heritage Toronto invite you to join us for a Heritage Toronto plaque presentation to commemorate the architectural and cultural significance of the Allenby Theatre. Presented in partnership with ESSO and Tim Hortons.
Sunday, October 2, 2011 Refreshments will be available. | ||
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10 / 6
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10 / 7
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10 / 8
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10 / 9
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10 / 10
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10 / 11
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Councillor Josh Matlow and Heritage Toronto invite you to join us for a Heritage Toronto plaque presentation
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 5:30pm | ||
10 / 12
Start: 7:00 am
Toronto Public Library 's 2011 History Matters series focuses on two themes: labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks give the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and to discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University, and we are especially grateful for a generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. | ||
10 / 13
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10 / 14
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10 / 15
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10 / 16
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Tour seven historic homes plus the circa 1911 Masonic Hall. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of the tour. No children under 13 are allowed. Rain or shine, no refunds. Take Afternoon Tea at the Masonic Hall during the tour. Tickets are available at the Weston Farmers' Market, John Street in Weston, Saturdays from 8 to noon; at Squibb's Stationers, 1974 Weston Road; or contact Cherri at bobbackland@ica.net | ||
10 / 17
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10 / 18
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
This three-week course offered by the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will provide an introduction to the land granting process and the main types of Crown Land Department records, and how to use the various finding aids and collections at the Archives of Ontario to document your ancestor's acquisition of (or attempt to acquire) land in Upper Canada. Hands-on practice following several case histories through the records will help you proceed confidently with your own searches. Registrants must have e-mail and Internet access, and will be expected to do some assigned background reading before each class. Spaces are strictly limited. Please reserve early. | ||
10 / 19
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The East York Historical Society holds a Show and Tell Discussion at the S. Walter Stewart Library. Topics will include the history of Bater Avenue, aerial photos of Cabbagetown and history underfoot. Bring your photos, memorabilia, maps and stories and join in the discussion. | ||
10 / 20
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10 / 21
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10 / 22
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Join us for the official unveiling of The First Nations Stories within The Shared Path/Le Sentier Partagé, Toronto's latest Discovery Walk and Historical Park. On Saturday October 22nd, Representatives of Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the New Credit, and Huron-Wendat First Nations will unveil their Shared Path plaques. Afterwards enjoy a river-side bonfire. Location: Etienne Brule Park, on the east side of the Humber River, north of the Old Mill Bridge Access to Etienne Brule Park:
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A revolutionary in Ireland and a conservative in the United States, Thomas D’Arcy McGee re-emerged as a voice of moderation and Father of Confederation in Canada. But he was uncompromising in his hostility to the Fenian Brotherhood, as invaders from the United States and as members of secret revolutionary cells in Canada. In 1868, he was assassinated by a Fenian who believed that McGee had betrayed the cause of Irish independence. To find out more about these tense, interconnected Canadian stories that resonate with issues today, join CHRISTOPHER MOORE, author of 1867: How the Fathers Made a Deal (M & S) in conversation with DAVID A. WILSON, author of the new biography Thomas D’Arcy McGee (McGill-Queen’s University Press, volume 1: 2008, volume 2: 2011) and PETER VRONSKY, author of Ridgeway: The American Fenian Invasion and the 1866 Battle that Made Canada (Penguin, 2011). A regiment of University of Toronto students, hastily called out from their final exams, suffered the most killed and wounded at Ridgeway. Admission: $10 | ||
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Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge Street 416-395-5577. Craig Heron has written numerous books on the history of the labour movement in Canada and in Toronto. This is the fifth lecture in Toronto Public Library's 2011 History Matters series. This year these lectures focus on the themes of labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks give the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University. We are especially grateful for the generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. | ||
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Northern District Branch, 40 Orchard View Blvd. 416-393-7610. Joy Parr is the author of the award-winning book, Sensing changes: technologies, environments, and the everyday, 1953-2003. This is the sixth lecture in Toronto Public Library's 2011 History Matters series which this year focuses on labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks give the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University. We are especially grateful for the generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. | ||
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On Thursday, November 3rd, a dialogue on post-war suburban architecture will be presented by the North York Community Preservation Panel (NYCPP) together with The City Institute at York University (CITY) at the North York Civic Centre. Time:Refreshments at 6.30pm Presentations and Discussion 7-9pm Location:North York Civic Centre, Council Chambers, 5100 Yonge Street Moderator:
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Uncertain Futures, Imperfect Pasts: An Interactive History Salon
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Annette Branch, 145 Annette Street 416-393-7692. This is the seventh lecture in Toronto Public Library's Fall 2011 History Matters series. This year the lectures focus labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks give the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University. We are especially grateful for the generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. | ||
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Start: 3:00 pm
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Councillor Peter Milczyn, RBC and Heritage Toronto invite you to join us for the launch of Heritage Toronto's latest iTour (audio and visual walking tour) of Islington Village.
Tuesday, November 8th, 3:00pm
Special thanks to Event Host: Montgomery's Inn After the presentation, join us for a historic tour of the neighbourhood with Randall Reid Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Uncertain Futures, Imperfect Pasts: An Interactive History Salon
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Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
In the wake of this summer’s highly successful royal tour by Prince William and his new wife, Catherine – the future King and Queen of Canada – we pause to reflect on what it’s all about. This is an evening for royalty watchers as well as for those who question the relevance of the monarchy to contemporary Canada. Expect a lively discussion! ARTHUR BOUSFIELD and GARRY TOFFOLI, co-authors of Royal Tours 1786-2010 (Dundurn, 2010) will place this most recent tour in the context of those that preceded it, going back to 1786! NATHAN TIDRIDGE author of Canada’s Constitutional Monarchy (Dundurn, 2011) believes there’s a crisis in our understanding of the role the Crown plays in our government. He will make the case that the monarchy is a rich institution integral to our ideals of democracy and parliamentary government. Admission: $10 Blue Barracks Assembly Room. Doors open at 7 p.m. | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Uncertain Futures, Imperfect Pasts: An Interactive History Salon
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Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Joanne Doucette, the author of Pigs, Flowers and Bricks:A History of Leslieville to 1920 will speak about market gardening in Leslieville and East York. Many Of East York's Market gardeners started in Leslieville and then moved north. Bring your stories, memorabilia, photos and maps and join our discussion about the history of our East York neighbourhoods at the S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant. Free. http://www.eastyork.org/eyhs.html Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Pape/Danforth Branch, 701 Pape Ave. 416-393-7727. The is the concluding lecture in Toronto Public Library's 2011 History Matters series. This year, the lectures focus on labour and environmental history in the Toronto area and beyond. Part of TPL’s Thought Exchange programming, these lively talks give the public an opportunity to connect with working historians and discover some of the many and surprising ways in which the past shapes the present. The series has been curated by Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University. We are especially grateful for the generous grant provided by The History Education Network (THEN/Hier), which has made the series possible. Start: 7:30 pm
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Joanne Doucette, author of "Pigs, Flowers and Bricks: a history of Leslieville to 1920", illuminates the life of the unofficial Squire of Leslieville from his leaving the Highlands in the bitter times of the Clearances to life as market gardener and tree man extraordinaire in Canada. Riverdale Branch, Toronto Public Library | ||
11 / 17
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
The North York Historical Society, Councillor John Filion and Heritage Toronto invite you to join us for a Heritage Toronto plaque presentation to commemorate the history of: Willowdale
Thursday, November 17, 2011 Thank you to the Neighbourhood Improvements Unit, Transportation Services, City of Toronto for supporting this plaque project | ||
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Scottish Toronto will be the topic of the illustrated presentation by Richard Fiennes-Clinton at the East York Historical Society Meeting at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 29th. Refreshments served from 7 pm. At the S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant. | ||
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To commemorate Ground-Breaking in 1911. | ||
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Held at the Presbyterian Church, 11 Cross Street, Weston (one of Weston's oldest churches) | ||
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Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
Mayor Rob Ford and Members of Toronto City Council with the City of Toronto Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812 Steering Committee invite you to an announcement of the plans for the Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812.
Thursday, December 8, 2011 Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. For further information contact Sandra Shaul, 416-392-8231 | ||
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Start: 7:30 pm
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Recent controversies over long-term transit and waterfront plans have made these questions more than ever. Join author, critic and journalist JOHN BENTLEY MAYS in conversation with MARK OSBALDESTON, author of Unbuilt Toronto and Unbuilt Toronto 2 (Dundurn, 2008 & 2011) and PHIL GOODFELLOW, co-author of A Guidebook to Contemporary Architecture in Toronto (Douglas & McIntyre, 2010). Admission: $10 Blue Barracks Assembly Room. Doors open at 7 p.m. | ||
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TODMORDEN MILLS HERITAGE SITE Join us for an afternoon in the scenic Don Valley. Enjoy tours of the historic houses, Papermill Theatre and Wildflower Preserve. There will be take home crafts for the children. Sample tasty treats prepared on our 19th-century open hearth. Everyone is welcome! | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Celebrate the birthday of the famous Scottish Poet with toe-tapping live music, shortbread and haggis! Adults $5.71, Seniors/Youths $3.81, Children $3.33 (plus tax) | ||
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Ontario College of Art & Design University | ||
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HerstoriesCafe Free Event - Talk, January 31st, 2012, 5:45pm. Adrienne Shadd at the St. Lawrence Hall: A HerstoriesCafe partnership with Heritage Toronto. Talk entitled: "Searching for Heroines: Black Women and Community in 19th Century Hamilton-Wentworth." St. Lawrence Hall. 157 King Street East. 5:45 pm. Website: Herstoriescafe.ca
Link to register: Start: 7:30 pm
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Sandra Joyce, author of The Street Arab - The Story of a British Home Child will be the speaker at the East York Historical Society meeting on January 31. 100,000 British children were sent over to countries of the British Empire from around 1860 to the late 1930's. Many of the home children did not tell their stories as they were ashamed of their background and many of their descendants do not know their heritage. The Street Arab is historical fiction based on the real story of a Home Child who is sent over by the Orphan Homes of Scotland to Canada as an indentured farm hand. It takes place in Scotland, Eastern Ontario and the east end of Toronto between World War I and II. It is a sad story, yet it is an integral part of Canadian history that needs to be told. The meeting takes place at the S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant at 7:30 pm. Refreshments are served from 7 pm. All are welcome. | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). Start: 6:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Saturday, February 4th at 6:30pm at Lambton House by the Humber River (4066 Old Dundas Street, York, Toronto). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The War of 1812 and the Battle of York: An Event to Commemorate the War of 1812 will be presented on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Senior College, University of Toronto and Fort York National Historic Site to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. A limited number of tickets are available exclusively from UofT Tix for $35 each: http://www.uofttix.ca/ or (416) 978-8849. This full-day symposium will take place onsite at Fort York's Blue Barracks. For program details and other information: http://www.1812event.ca or (416) 978-7553. | ||
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Start: Feb 3 2012 - 12:00pm
End: Feb 26 2012 - 5:00pm
MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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End: Feb 26 2012 - 5:00pm
MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
FORT YORK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Underground Railroad: The William Still Story Saturday, February 11, 2 p.m. | ||
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Start: Feb 3 2012 - 12:00pm
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Paul Huntley will present the history of the Toronto City Dairy from its creation including the Massey's Dentonia Farm. He will bring some dairy memorabilia and copies of his new publication on the City Dairy. Bring your questions and memorabilia and join the discussion at the S. Walter Stewart Public Library, 170 Memorial Park Avenue at Durant at 2 pm. Co-sponsored by the East York Historical Society and the Toronto Public Library. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Conférence en français - Éric Veillette, journaliste, nous fera découvrir l'histoire de nos cinémas à Toronto - Conference in French - Eric Veillette will present the history of our movies houses in Toronto. Alliance française - 24 Spadina Road - Toronto contact : info@sht.ca | ||
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Start: Feb 3 2012 - 12:00pm
End: Feb 26 2012 - 5:00pm
MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Dorothy Duncan speaks about her third book, Feasting and Fasting: Canada's Heritage Celebrations, an introduction to the food and beverages that were a central part of how our ancestors celebrated important events. It is a sampling of their events and what was on their tables at births, weddings, funerals, religious holidays, garden parties and more! Dorothy will bring samples of some of the historic recipes for those brave enough to try them. In response, Chef Owen Steinberg of George Brown College Chef School explains how these culinary traditions influence the menus he and his students create for special occasions. Thursday, February 16 at 7 pm | ||
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Start: Feb 3 2012 - 12:00pm
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Cabbagetown currently has four Heritage Conservation Districts, north of Carlton Street between Sherbourne Street and the Don Valley, that contain 1,700 properties. These districts have been designated by City Council over the past decade, the first one in 2002. As the result of research work conducted by community volunteers, the fifth and last residential Cabbagetown HCD proposal is now complete. This covers the area south to Shuter; each of the approximately 750 properties in the area has been extensively documented by members of the Cabbagetown Heritage Advisory Committee. A neighbourhood meeting has been organized at Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario Street, for Wednesday, February 22, 7-9PM to: • present the historical research findings of the project Start: 7:30 pm
Discussion about English potter and tile designer William de Morgan within the wider context of whether the Arts and Crafts Movement is a modern or an anti-modern movement and why this question is important to craft and design history. | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). | ||
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MACKENZIE HOUSE Saturdays & Sundays in February The Black Victorians Saturday regular admission: Adults $5.71; Seniors/Youth $2.62; Children: $2.38 (plus tax). Start: 7:00 pm
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MONTGOMERY'S INN Finding Freedom: The Joshua Glover Story $20 plus tax includes refreshments and a tour of the Inn. Pre-registration required. | ||
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Come and meet Joanne Doucette, local author of "Pigs, flowers and bricks: a history of Leslieville to 1920". Joanne will be giving a fascinating history of how Gerrard-Ashdale Neighbourhood became a Bungalowland. Don't know where Bungalowland is? Well join us for this informative history talk and find out! Taking place at: JOIN US THURSDAY MARCH 1ST 2012 @ 7 P.M.! | ||
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This course will explore the important Canadian manuscript collection—over 275 metres of letters, diaries, maps, plans, account books and other unpublished documents—housed in the Baldwin Room at the Toronto Reference Library. Each session will begin with a classroom tutorial about locating, searching, and using manuscripts for genealogical and historical research, followed by detailed hands-on examination and analysis of several manuscript fonds. Participants will work in small groups to understand assigned fonds, find complementary published and unpublished material, and describe the fonds in written form. While the course will concentrate, in particular, on the Baldwin Room collection and its finding aids and indexes, participants will gain an appreciation and understanding of any manuscript collection. Schedule: March 20 & 27, 2012, 5:15 pm to 8:15 pm. | ||
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The Toronto Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society is co-hosting a one-day workshop in March 2012 with the Canadiana Department of the North York Central Library on Finding Your Great War Ancestors. Don't miss what may be the most authoritative Great War workshop during your genealogical lifetime! Choose one of three concurrent lecture streams - British Research, Canadian Research and "Case Studies and Curios" - or mix and match the topics that interest you the most. Learn from some of the world's leading Great War experts, including Simon Fowler, one of Britain's top family history teachers, writers and researchers, and Canadian War Museum historian and author Tim Cook. Discover new resources and practical research strategies, find out about intriguing projects now underway, experience poignant and sometimes shocking stories, and gain new perspectives on the "war to end war". Where: North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge Street, Toronto (at North York Centre subway station) When: Saturday 31 March 2012 | ||
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