This year, the Town of York Historical Society’s Annual Fundraiser will take place on a new date, May 1, 2025, to celebrate the City of Toronto’s 191st Birthday, ahead of Museum month. After its colonial establishment in 1793, the Town of York was incorporated on March 6, 1834 as the City of Toronto marking its...

Join us on May 2 for a guided tour of equipment and artefacts related to more than 180 years of firefighting in Bytown and Ottawa! Where:  The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society Unit 1, 2880 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, ON, K1B 1A4 When: Friday, May 2, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. (Get-together afterward at the nearby Tim Horton’s...

Note: Event is sold out (April 14, 2025) In 1840 the Duchess of Bedford introduced the custom of having a light snack in the afternoon to tide her over as dinner was served very late. The habit spread throughout the aristocracy and quickly developed into a more substantial repast. Join us for “Afternoon Tea at...

We will meet at the United Church street parking lot at 10:15 a.m. If you need a ride or if you are driving directly to Oakville please let Anne Byard know at (905) 814-5958 or cell (416) 799-6223 If you wish to have lunch together after the tour please register with Anne. Anne has booked The Kings Arms,...