We are thrilled to announce the speakers and dates for the Town of York Historical Society's "Annual Author Series"! Presentations will begin promptly at 7pm and will be followed by a short question and answer period. This year, you have the option between joining us via Zoom or in-person. About this event: Dr. Funké Aladejebi...
October 27 7:30 PM. “Covered Histories”. Victoria Lawn Underground Railroad Gravestones. Rochelle Bush and Dr. Adam Montgomery will present their work on locating graves of freedom seekers, members of the Fugitive Aid Society and others in Victoria Lawn cemetery. Rochelle Bush is a descendant of African American freedom seekers, owner of Tubman Tours Canada. She is resident historian of the Salem...
Registration for the 49th Annual OAS Symposium in Hamilton/Burlington is now open. Register Here This hybrid style symposium (both online and in-person) will include a Friday reception at McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, and Saturday and Sunday symposium events at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington. The theme is “Archaeologies of Resilience”. Registration at the door will...
Join J. Patrick Boyer who will speak about his book Putting Muskoka on the Map / From Indigenous Wayfinding to Satellite Imaging.
Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories, haunted locations, and dark history. Join us if you dare! Brave the darkness as we head into the city to explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear tales of dread and mystery from those who walked Toronto's streets before us. The walk will...
