Join historian Dr. Jane McGaughey as she discusses the life and times of Colonel James FitzGibbon, one of the best-known soldiers in 19th century Upper Canada, and a familiar face to many in Toronto. Arriving in in the colony as a dashing young officer, he further earned the public's esteem for his roles in stemming...
Join Toronto-based journalist and author Nate Hendley as he presents his award-winning true-crime book, The Beatle Bandit, published by Dundurn Press. Nate will discuss the story that inspired the novel as well as the writing and research process that went into creating this book. There will be an accompanying PowerPoint presentation and time after the...
To assist our fundraising efforts this year, Toronto’s First Post Office has signed up for a Value Village FUNDrive and we need your help! If you’re spring cleaning and want to support us, we are now accepting gently used items on behalf of Value Village Canada. At the end of the FUNDrive, all donations collected...
Join us as we officially unveil the digital companion for our 1837 map model! Learn how our speaker, Mike Carter, professional tour guide and local historian, built an interactive digital version of our popular model, overlaying our map with the current City layout which now provides visitors with a more immersive experience and adds an...
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...
