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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society Annual Fall Author Series 2023: Ian Radforth
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 7th for the final evening presentation of our Annual Fall Author’s Series! \nDr. Ian Radforth will present on his publication “Jeannie’s Demise: Abortion on Trial in Victorian Toronto ” as he unveils the results of his detailed investigation of a backstreet abortion that occurred on the streets of Toronto in 1875 and its tragic consequences while exploring the story about how one woman navigated politics in Victorian Toronto\, when abortion was illegal. \nIan Radforth’s “Jeannie’s Demise” uncovers a real-life Victorian melodrama that played out in the bustling streets and courtrooms of “Toronto the Good\,” cast with all the lurid stock characters of the genre. Historian Ian Radforth brings to life an era in which abortion was illegal\, criminal proceedings were a spectator sport\, and coded advertisements for back-alley procedures ran in the margins of newspapers. Part gripping procedural\, part meticulous autopsy\, “Jeannie’s Demise” opens a rare window into the hidden history of a woman’s right to choose. \nAbout the Author:\nIan Radforth is a Canadian social historian who has taught for more than three decades in the department of history at the University of Toronto with a focus on labour and immigration history. He is the author of many historical works such as “Bushworkers and Bosses: Logging in Northern Ontario\, 1900-1980” and “Royal Spectacle: The 1860 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada and the United States.” Radforth has also served as the representative of the history department’s Ethnic\, Immigration\, and Pluralism Studies Program Committee.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-annual-fall-author-series-2023-ian-radforth/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Toronto's First Post Office Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our annual year end social is back! In partnership with the Toronto Letter Writers Society\, we will be holding our Holiday Open House event on December 3 from 12:30pm-3:30pm. Drop-in throughout the day to write a letter to Santa\, work on your regular correspondence\, design your very own holiday postcard\, and enjoy some holiday nibbles in good company. Virtual participation will be available by emailing torontoletterwriters@gmail.com for the zoom information. All ages are welcome! \nEntry by Donation!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-first-post-office-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T200000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society - Ghostly Walk through Old Town
DESCRIPTION: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 proceed rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. All tours will start at Toronto’s First Post Office and end at Campbell House Museum. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! \nPlease Note: There are multiple dates and times so please make sure you select carefully. \nClick here for tickets!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-ghostly-walk-through-old-town/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society -  The Secret Postcard Society Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:A new temporary exhibit\, “The Secret Postcard Society” from the Women’s Art Association of Canada will be installed and unveiled at Toronto’s First Post Office on October 26th!  As a means of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis of isolation and uncertainty\, a group of very talented Artists from the Women’s Art Association of Canada took to creating one of a kind postcards and mailing them to each other as a way of lifting spirits and staying socially connected. These Artists have curated their postcards into a viewable exhibition which will be on display in our museum until January. Make sure you stop by and have a look! \nAs a sneak peak to the exhibit\, the Artists from the Secret Postcard Society will be selling their postcards to celebrate World Postcard Day on October 1st! Make sure to keep an eye out for more information on TownofYork.com!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-the-secret-postcard-society-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T200000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society - Ghostly Walk through Old Town
DESCRIPTION: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 proceed rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. All tours will start at Toronto’s First Post Office and end at Campbell House Museum. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! \nPlease Note: There are multiple dates and times so please make sure you select carefully. \nClick here for tickets!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-ghostly-walk-through-old-town/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society - A Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in with your ghosts and ghouls in-training to make a fun pumpkin paper craft that will last the whole year just in time for Halloween! Participants are also welcome to write a letter to the “Great Pumpkin” who will mail them a response! All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required and all ages are welcome! \nClick here for pre-registration!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-a-night-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society - A Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto’s First Post Office & special guest\, Richard Fiennes-Clinton\, as we experience the museum after hours with a presentation on the traditions surrounding the Victorian culture of death and dying & the spread of spiritualism in Toronto with a look at the rising popularity of capturing ghosts on film! You’ll also craft your own Victorian mourning wreath to take home and display in plenty of time for Hallowe’en. All materials are included in the ticket price. Spots are strictly limited & registration is required! \n(Please Note: This event is suitable for ages 18+) \nClick here for more information and tickets!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-a-night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T190000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society Annual Fall Author Series 2023: Adam Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 19th for the second evening presentation of our Annual Fall Author’s Series! \nAdam Bunch will present on his popular publication “The Toronto Book of the Dead” as he explores Toronto history through the lives lived and the deaths of those who made the ever-changing city their final resting place. \nWith morbid tales of war and plague\, duels and executions\, suicides and séances\, Toronto’s past is filled with stories whose endings were anything but peaceful. In this book\, Adam Bunch delves into these stories: from ancient First Nations burial mounds to the grisly murder of Toronto’s first lighthouse keeper; from the rise and fall of the city’s greatest Victorian baseball star to the final days of the world’s most notorious anarchist. \nAbout the Author:\nAdam Bunch is the author of The Toronto Book of the Dead and The Toronto Book of Love\, the host of the Canadiana documentary series\, and the creator of the Toronto History Weekly newsletter. He teaches history at George Brown College and his writing has appeared in The Toronto Star\, Spacing Magazine and The Huffington Post among other places. His work popularizing Canadian history was recognized with an honourable mention for a Governor General’s Award in 2012. For more information visit http://adambunch.com.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-annual-fall-author-series-2023-adam-bunch/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T190000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society - Ghostly Walk through Old Town
DESCRIPTION: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 proceed rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. All tours will start at Toronto’s First Post Office and end at Campbell House Museum. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! \nPlease Note: There are multiple dates and times so please make sure you select carefully. \nClick here for tickets!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-ghostly-walk-through-old-town/2023-10-14/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
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SUMMARY:Toronto's First Post Office - Culture Days: Quill Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Culture Days\, Toronto’s First Post Office will be leading a quill-writing workshop on October 14th ! Write a letter as they did in the Town of York in the 1830s. After a brief introduction to all the materials\, and a few tips on mastering quill\, ink\, and sealing wax\, you’ll have the opportunity to write your very own letter which we encourage you to mail at Toronto’s First Post Office\, Canada’s oldest purpose-built post office still in operation. Don’t forget to bring an address! \nThis Culture Days activity is free with a PWYM donation option(Pay What You May)! 100% of proceeds go to material costs for the program. Please RSVP for a ticket as spaces are limited. All ages welcome. \nClick here for pre-registration!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-first-post-office-culture-days-quill-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230909T130000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Creating Cursive: The Importance of Handwriting Presentation & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join our special guest and learn about the intricacies of cursive handwriting! \nJoin special guest\, Edda Manley\, Handwriting Analyst & Cursive Writing Educator\, as she introduces you to the benefits of cursive handwriting and its evolution in this one-of-a-kind presentation. She guarantees you will never look at handwriting the same way again. All materials will be supplied to help you teach cursive handwriting to others. If you have a favourite pen to make notations\, be sure to bring it along. Pre-registration is required and spots are strictly limited! \nAbout our Guest: \nEdda has studied various aspects of handwriting for over thirty years. In 1990 she received her CGA designation from The International Graphoanalysis Society (IGAS). Further study led to her successfully completing her exam in 1995 with the American Association of Handwriting Analysts (AAHA). Currently she serves this organization as VP – Region 2 Canada. She is also accredited with and a member of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF). \nFor the past twenty years Edda’s passion has been keeping cursive handwriting in school curriculums. To that end she was one of the founding members of Campaign for Cursive and contributed to information given to politicians in the USA in the 21 states that enacted legislation to bring cursive back into their curriculum after it was removed from the Common Core curriculum. For seven years she also organized the Cursive is Cool handwriting contest for English schools in Canada. \nFor several years she has given cursive handwriting classes through the Oakville Library system in both Oakville and Milton. She has also privately tutored students in cursive for many years.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-creating-cursive-the-importance-of-handwriting-presentation-workshop/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230907T203000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society Annual Fall Author Series 2023: David Raymont
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 7th for the first evening presentation of our Annual Fall Author’s Series! \nDavid Raymont will present on his editorial review of William Harrison’s Memoirs that focus on the true story of the Richmond Hill Murders of 1843; the historic event that would later inspire Margaret Atwood’s novel\, “Alias Grace.” By focusing on contemporary accounts and using a variety of primary sources\, Raymont uncovers an intriguing history full of twists and turns while presenting the social aspects of public opinion towards single parents and domestic work in 1840s Ontario. \nIn 2017\, the Netflix series Alias Grace\, written and directed by Sarah Polley\, inspired David Raymont to reread\, edit\, and publish William Harrison’s memories of the Richmond Hill murders of 1843. As Harrison’s memories challenged Grace Mark’s murder confession\, David researched contemporary newspaper accounts\, the bench notes of the judge presiding over the murder trial and books recounting the murder. What he uncovered presents a far more tragic chain of events that shifts the spotlight to the story of the victims rather than that of the murderers. \nAbout the Author:\nDavid Raymont is a past director of Heritage Toronto\, a former president of the York Pioneer & Historical Society\, and a retired Ontario public servant.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-annual-fall-author-series-2023-david-raymont/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: 230th Anniversary Social
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 230th Anniversary of the Town of York founding! \nJoin us at Toronto’s First Post Office to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the establishment of the Town of York! Try your hand writing with a quill and catch up with our staff to learn about the founding of the Town that would eventually become the City of Toronto. Ice-cream will be served from 2pm-3pm while supplies last. \nEntrance to the event is by donation and registration is required!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-230th-anniversary-social/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230819T153000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society Summer Walking Tour Series - Death\, Violence\, & Scandal in York
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Town of York on foot with our Museum Coordinator! \nImagine a Toronto where the tallest building is only three stories high\, where Lake Ontario reaches Front Street\, where the wagon wheels grind through the muddy roads\, the air smells of smoke and animal\, and the surrounding lands is farms\, fields\, and forests. This was what the neighbourhood looked like in the early 1800s. \nIn this walking tour\, explore the scandalous side of Little Muddy York as we walk through the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and learn about the intriguing stories that would have been the gossip of the day. \nThis is the final tour in our Annual Summer Walking Tour Series. All tours start on the steps of St. James Cathedral (facing King Street East) and end at Toronto’s First Post Office. Tours run rain or shine\, and may cover rough ground\, so please dress accordingly. All ages are welcome. Dogs are also welcome as we walk\, though portions of some tours may include areas where they are restricted. \n—Acknowledgement— \nWe acknowledge that the Town of York Historical Society & Toronto’s First Post Office operates on the sacred\, traditional\, and ancestral lands of many First Nations peoples including the Mississaugas of the Credit\, the Anishinabek\, the Chippewa\, the Haudenosaunee\, and the Wendat.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-summer-walking-tour-series-death-violence-scandal-in-york/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. James\, 106 King Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 2E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230819T120000
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society Summer Walking Tour Series - On the Edge of a City: Toronto in 1833
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Town of York on foot with our Museum Coordinator! \nImagine a Toronto where the tallest building is only three stories high\, where Lake Ontario reaches Front Street\, where the wagon wheels grind through the muddy roads\, the air smells of smoke and animal\, and the surrounding lands is farms\, fields\, and forests. This was what the neighbourhood looked like in the early 1800s. \nIn this walking tour\, explore the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and discover how the Town of York\, which started with a population of a couple hundred residents\, became the City of Toronto in 1834\, with a population of just under 10\,000. \nThis tour is the first of four in our Annual Summer Walking Tour Series. All tours start on the steps of St. James Cathedral (facing King Street East) and end at Toronto’s First Post Office. Tours run rain or shine\, and may cover rough ground\, so please dress accordingly. All ages are welcome. Dogs are also welcome as we walk\, though portions of some tours may include areas where they are restricted. \n—Acknowledgement— \nWe acknowledge that the Town of York Historical Society & Toronto’s First Post Office operates on the sacred\, traditional\, and ancestral lands of many First Nations peoples including the Mississaugas of the Credit\, the Anishinabek\, the Chippewa\, the Haudenosaunee\, and the Wendat.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-summer-walking-tour-series-on-the-edge-of-a-city-toronto-in-1833-0819/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. James\, 106 King Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 2E9
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
CREATED:20230626T215713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T215713Z
UID:10001045-1689505200-1689512400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Paper Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Heidi Breier from Paper Powered for a fun and easy introduction to recycled papermaking! \nIn this workshop\, Heidi will guide you from pulling a sheet of paper\, through adding embellishments and exploring a variety of techniques. Participants will go home with a selection of beautiful\, unique\, handmade paper\, and a new appreciation for an ancient craft and its connection to environmental sustainability. Preregistration is required and spots are strictly limited! \n(Please Note: This workshop requires standing for upwards of 45 minutes to 1 hour)
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-paper-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
CREATED:20230603T145534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T145534Z
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Summer Walking Tour Series - Terror in the Town of York: War of 1812
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Town of York on foot with our Museum Coordinator! \nImagine a Toronto where the tallest building is only three stories high\, where Lake Ontario reaches Front Street\, where the wagon wheels grind through the muddy roads\, the air smells of smoke and animal\, and the surrounding lands is farms\, fields\, and forests. This was what the neighbourhood looked like in the early 1800s. \nIn this walking tour\, join us as we explore the beginnings of the area that would become the Town of York\, the events leading up to the War of 1812\, the Battle of York\, and its aftermath while we walk the original 10 blocks of the early city. \nThis tour is the second of four in our Annual Summer Walking Tour Series. All tours start on the steps of St. James Cathedral (facing King Street East) and end at Toronto’s First Post Office. Tours run rain or shine\, and may cover rough ground\, so please dress accordingly. All ages are welcome. Dogs are also welcome as we walk\, though portions of some tours may include areas where they are restricted. \n—Acknowledgement— \nWe acknowledge that the Town of York Historical Society & Toronto’s First Post Office operates on the sacred\, traditional\, and ancestral lands of many First Nations peoples including the Mississaugas of the Credit\, the Anishinabek\, the Chippewa\, the Haudenosaunee\, and the Wendat.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-summer-walking-tour-series-terror-in-the-town-of-york-war-of-1812/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. James\, 106 King Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 2E9
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6503286;-79.3737598
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
CREATED:20230626T135651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T135710Z
UID:10001044-1688065200-1688070600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Pride Prejudice & Progress Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this special presentation and learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Toronto and Canada as our Museum Coordinator explores the legacy of laws that promoted prejudice\, the reforms that allowed for change and progress\, and the work that still needs to be done to achieve equality on a global scale. This presentation will take place in-person at Toronto’s First Post Office. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-pride-prejudice-progress-presentation/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
CREATED:20230603T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T145817Z
UID:10001013-1686911400-1686916800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society Summer Walking Tour Series - On the Edge of a City: Toronto in 1833
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a Toronto where the tallest building is only three stories high\, where Lake Ontario reaches Front Street\, where the wagon wheels grind through the muddy roads\, the air smells of smoke and animal\, and the surrounding lands is farms\, fields\, and forests. This was what the neighbourhood looked like in the early 1800s. \nIn this walking tour\, explore the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and discover how the Town of York\, which started with a population of a couple hundred residents\, became the City of Toronto in 1834\, with a population of just under 10\,000. \nThis tour is the first of four in our Annual Summer Walking Tour Series. All tours start on the steps of St. James Cathedral (facing King Street East) and end at Toronto’s First Post Office. Tours run rain or shine\, and may cover rough ground\, so please dress accordingly. All ages are welcome. Dogs are also welcome as we walk\, though portions of some tours may include areas where they are restricted. \n—Acknowledgement— \nWe acknowledge that the Town of York Historical Society & Toronto’s First Post Office operates on the sacred\, traditional\, and ancestral lands of many First Nations peoples including the Mississaugas of the Credit\, the Anishinabek\, the Chippewa\, the Haudenosaunee\, and the Wendat.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-summer-walking-tour-series-on-the-edge-of-a-city-toronto-in-1833-0616/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. James\, 106 King Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 2E9
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6503286;-79.3737598
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
CREATED:20230428T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T171630Z
UID:10000969-1683828000-1683831600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: "Dear Mom" Letter Writing Event
DESCRIPTION:Partake in a traditional Mother’s Day celebration by writing a letter of appreciation to your Mom or Mother-Figure! \nJoin Toronto’s First Post Office for one of two writing sessions on May 11th to learn the history behind Mother’s Day\, and of course\, write your letter to Mom as they would have in the 1830s\, complete with a wax seal. Younger participants will have the option to craft their own paper carnation flower\, the official symbol of Mother’s Day\, in lieu of writing a letter. In addition\, copies of transcribed letters from our collection written from a mother to her son will be on display! All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! \n(TYHS Members benefit with complimentary postage within Canada. Non-members participants are welcome to purchase postage to send their letters at the Post Office!)
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-dear-mom-letter-writing-event-0600/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Toronto’s First Post Office 260 Adelaide Street East Toronto Ontario M5A 1N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=260 Adelaide Street East:geo:-79.3704288,43.6519674
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
CREATED:20230428T171458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T171458Z
UID:10000968-1683810000-1683813600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: "Dear Mom" Letter Writing Event
DESCRIPTION:Partake in a traditional Mother’s Day celebration by writing a letter of appreciation to your Mom or Mother-Figure! \nJoin Toronto’s First Post Office for one of two writing sessions on May 11th to learn the history behind Mother’s Day\, and of course\, write your letter to Mom as they would have in the 1830s\, complete with a wax seal. Younger participants will have the option to craft their own paper carnation flower\, the official symbol of Mother’s Day\, in lieu of writing a letter. In addition\, copies of transcribed letters from our collection written from a mother to her son will be on display! All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! \n(TYHS Members benefit with complimentary postage within Canada. Non-members participants are welcome to purchase postage to send their letters at the Post Office!)
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-dear-mom-letter-writing-event-0100/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Toronto’s First Post Office 260 Adelaide Street East Toronto Ontario M5A 1N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=260 Adelaide Street East:geo:-79.3704288,43.6519674
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172910
CREATED:20230320T141527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T141527Z
UID:10000911-1681412400-1681412400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Toronto's Mayors from Muddy York to Mega City Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join special guest speaker\, Frank Nicholson\, on Thursday April 13 at Toronto’s First Post Office\, as he unfolds the history of Toronto through the careers of some of the sixty-five chief magistrates the city has had since being incorporated in 1834; a timely subject given Toronto’s upcoming mayoral election! \nKey figures will include our first mayor\, William Lyon Mackenzie\, leader of the Rebellion of 1837; W.H. Boulton\, Toronto’s last Family Compact mayor; W.H. Howland\, promoter of “Toronto the Good”; Tommy Church\, “Father of the TTC”; Leslie Saunders\, our last Orange Order Mayor; Nathan Phillips\, our first Jewish mayor and the man behind our current iconic City Hall; David Crombie\, our “Tiny Perfect Mayor”; and Mel Lastman\, who oversaw the merger of the city\, the suburbs and Metro into Megacity\, our current city\, twenty-five years ago. \nThis event will take place in-person at Toronto’s First Post Office at 260 Adelaide Street East\, with doors opening at 6:30pm and the presentation beginning promptly at 7pm. Pre-registration and ticket purchase is required to attend. Don’t delay as spots are strictly limited!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-torontos-mayors-from-muddy-york-to-mega-city-presentation/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Toronto’s First Post Office 260 Adelaide Street East Toronto Ontario M5A 1N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=260 Adelaide Street East:geo:-79.3704288,43.6519674
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172911
CREATED:20230130T211007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T211007Z
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Toronto at 189 with Jesse Wente
DESCRIPTION:March 6\, 2023 is Toronto’s 189th Birthday! Celebrate in the heart of Old Town Toronto\, where the city was born. \nToronto’s First Post Office and the Town of York Historical Society invites you to take part in our annual commemoration of the day Toronto became a city: March 6\, 1834. \nAfter two-years of meeting virtually\, we are celebrating in a big way\, in person\, and returning to our previous venue at the historic St. Lawrence Hall. We’re so excited to present our very special guests: broadcaster and Indigenous advocate Jesse Wente\, with Native Earth Preforming Arts. \nOf course\, it wouldn’t be March 6th without the popular Old Town Silent Auction\, featuring many of our favourite local businesses! In addition\, we will be offering a cash bar and small plates featuring food from the vendors of St. Lawrence Market. Doors will open at 6:30pm. \nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, and Twitter @TOs1stPO\, and this event #TOs189th to find out more about our performers\, food and drink sponsors\, silent auction donors and lots\, and event sponsors. \nDon’t delay! Tickets are strictly limited. You must be an existing Town of York Historical Society member for member pricing. If you would like to join or need to renew\, simply choose the membership and ticket option. \nWe appreciate the support of many community partners in this fundraiser\, including our members\, neighbours\, and friends who purchase tickets to our annual celebration. Proceeds from this event benefit the Town of York Historical Society and Toronto’s First Post Office\, a museum and National Historic Site. The Town of York Historical Society researches\, interprets\, and promotes the history of the Town of York and early Toronto\, and fosters the preservation of the Town of York’s surviving built environment.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-toronto-at-189-with-jesse-wente/
LOCATION:St. Lawrence Hall\, 157 King Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 1G9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6501941;-79.3721366
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Lawrence Hall 157 King Street East Toronto Ontario M5C 1G9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=157 King Street East:geo:-79.3721366,43.6501941
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172911
CREATED:20230118T143356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T143356Z
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society (Virtual): Ruth Cameron-Howard\, "By the Light of the Coal Oil Lamp"
DESCRIPTION:Many people who reside in Toronto share the common experience of growing up in other parts of Canada before they moved to the big city. On the evening of February 2nd\, join author Ruth Cameron-Howard in a virtual presentation of her book\, “By the Light of the Coal Oil Lamp” as she recounts her experiences of growing up in a rural Saskatchewan town in the 1940s. Head to https://AuthorTalkRuthCameronHoward.eventbrite.ca to purchase tickets for this virtual event!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-virtual-ruth-cameron-howard-by-the-light-of-the-coal-oil-lamp/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172911
CREATED:20221128T203912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T203933Z
UID:10000819-1670526000-1670531400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Tales of Christmas Past
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 8th for a festive evening as we learn about the Christmas traditions of days gone by! \nMany of us who celebrate Christmas have traditions that we feel are steeped and time honoured. But most of them aren’t as old as we might think. Hardly any of the Christmas traditions that we know today were widely celebrated when the Town of York was founded back in 1793\, and can instead be dated to the Victorian era. But we’ll also look back at a time\, before the Town of York even started\, that Christmas was outlawed and celebrating it was illegal. Whether you’re passionate about putting up the Christmas decorations\, or like to channel your inner Scrooge\, you’ll be sure to find something of interest in this presentation! \nAbout the Speaker: \nRichard Fiennes-Clinton has been involved in the local Toronto historical community for over 30 years. He gives walking tours all across Toronto\, but has also organized a lot of archival material\, which he uses to give illustrated talks on more than 200 years of Toronto history. He is also the author of a book called “Muddy York – A History of Toronto Until 1834”\, copies of which are available for purchase at Toronto’s First Post Office.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-tales-of-christmas-past/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172911
CREATED:20220926T202410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T202410Z
UID:10000706-1669921200-1669926600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society (In-Person and Virtual): "Death or Canada: The Irish Famine Migration to Canada\, 1847" with Dr. Mark G. McGowan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout this event: \nDr. Mark G. McGowan will speak about his most recently published book\, Death or Canada: The Irish Famine Migration to Canada\, 1847\, and his exploration of this migration’s impact on Toronto. \n“Historian Mark McGowan delves beneath the surface of statistics and brings to light the stories of men and women who had to face a desperate choice: almost certain death from starvation in Ireland\, or a perilous sea voyage to a faraway place called Canada.” \nAbout the Author: \nMark G McGowan is a Full Professor of History & Celtic Studies at the University of Toronto. From 2002-2011 and from 2020-2022 he served as Principal and Vice-President of the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. He is the author of numerous award-winning books and articles on the Catholic Church in Canada and on Irish migration to North America. His most recent work focuses on 1\,700 Irish Famine orphans who were received in Canada in 1847-1848. Mark is the recipient of four university teaching awards.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-dr-mark-g-mcgowan/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172911
CREATED:20220926T202004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T202103Z
UID:10000705-1668106800-1668112200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society (In-Person and Virtual): "An Unrecognized Contribution: Women & their work in 19th Century Toronto" with Elizabeth Gillian Muir
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout this event: \nElizabeth Gillian Muir will speak about her newly released book\, An Unrecognized Contribution: Women and their Work in early 19th century Toronto\, highlighting scores of women and the work they undertook during a period of great change for the city. \n“Women in nineteenth-century Toronto were integral to the life of the growing city. They contributed to the city’s commerce and were owners of stores\, factories\, brickworks\, market gardens\, hotels\, and taverns; as musicians\, painters\, and writers\, they were a large part of the city’s cultural life; and as nurses\, doctors\, religious workers\, and activists they strengthened the city’s safety net for those who were most in need. Their stories are told in this wide-ranging collection of biographies\, the result of Muir’s search of early street directories\, the first city histories\, personal diaries\, and other documents.” \nAbout the author: \nElizabeth (Liz) Gillian Muir has taught Canadian history at Waterloo University and the University of Toronto. She has written extensively about women in Upper Canada and in addition to writing non-fiction for adults\, she has also published a series of children’s books. Elizabeth holds degrees from Queen’s University\, the Harvard Business School\, and a Ph.D from McGill University.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-elizabeth-gillian-muir/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172911
CREATED:20220926T203132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T203132Z
UID:10000709-1666983600-1666983600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Ghostly Walk through the Town of York
DESCRIPTION:Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories\, haunted locations\, and dark history. Join us if you dare! \n\n\nBrave 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 proceed rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. Tours start/end at Toronto’s First Post Office. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Members of the Town of York Historical Society receive special pricing to all events organized by Toronto’s First Post Office.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-ghostly-walk-through-the-town-of-york-oct-28/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519674;-79.3704288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Toronto’s First Post Office 260 Adelaide Street East Toronto Ontario M5A 1N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=260 Adelaide Street East:geo:-79.3704288,43.6519674
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172911
CREATED:20220926T201643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T201643Z
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society (In-Person and Virtual): "Schooling the System: A History of Black Women Teachers" with Dr. Funke Aladejebi
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout this event: \nDr. Funké Aladejebi will speak about her most recently published book\, Schooling the System: A History of Black Women Teachers and her exploration of the intersections between race\, gender and access in Canadian educational institutions. \n“Using oral narratives to tell the story of black access and education in Ontario between the 1940s and the 1980s\, Schooling the System provides textured insight into how issues of race\, gender\, class\, geographic origin\, and training shaped women’s distinct experiences within the profession. By valuing women’s voices and lived experiences\, Dr. Funké Aladejebi illustrates that black women\, as a diverse group\, made vital contributions to the creation and development of anti-racist education in Canada.” \nAbout the Author: \nFunké Aladejebi is a scholar of the twentieth century with a specialization in Black Canadian history. In addition to being the author of her newly published book\, Schooling the System\, she is also the co-editor of Unsettling the Great White North: Black Canadian History. Her work explores the importance of Black Canadian women in sustaining their communities and preserving a distinct Black identity within restrictive gender and racial barriers. Dr. Aladejebi has been involved in a variety of community engagement and social justice initiatives in Toronto and her research interests are in oral history\, the history of education in Canada\, Black feminist thought and transnationalism.
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LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Town of York Historical Society: Ghostly Walk through the Town of York
DESCRIPTION:Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories\, haunted locations\, and dark history. Join us if you dare! \n\n\nBrave 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 proceed rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. Tours start/end at Toronto’s First Post Office. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Members of the Town of York Historical Society receive special pricing to all events organized by Toronto’s First Post Office.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/town-of-york-historical-society-ghostly-walk-through-the-town-of-york-oct-20/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, 260 Adelaide Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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