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SUMMARY:Toronto's First Post Office : FUNDrive
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Post Office will be brough to a donation centre\, and Value Village Canada will pay the Town of York Historical Society for the donated items. All funds raised will support the Town of York Historical Society and Toronto’s First Post Office\, helping us continue to deliver educational programs\, public events\, and exciting new exhibits. Please visit the QR code for more information on what we will be accepting and share it with your friends and family to help us spread the word. The drive will continue until April 23rd and we thank you in advance for your support. Your contributions make a difference!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-first-post-office-fundrive/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Toronto's First Post Office : The Beatle Bandit
DESCRIPTION: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 talk for audience questions. Books will be available for sale and signing at the talk. Pre-registration is required and spots are strictly limited!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-first-post-office-the-toronto-book-of-love-a-valentines-presentation-with-adam-bunch-2/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Toronto's First Post Office The Toronto Book of Love: A Valentine's Presentation with Adam Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Join local author and historian\, Adam Bunch as he presents his acclaimed publication\, “The Toronto Book of Love” and explore Toronto’s history through true tales of romance\, marriage\, passion\, heartache\, lust\, and the scandalous love affairs of the early city. Learn how Toronto has been shaped by crushes\, jealousies\, and flirtations as told by the author himself. Spots are strictly limited and pre-registration is required!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-first-post-office-the-toronto-book-of-love-a-valentines-presentation-with-adam-bunch/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Toronto's First Post Office - Annual Fall Author Series: Lorna Poplak
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the Darker Side of Toronto History with the final presentation in our Annual Author Series! On January 25th  Lorna Poplak will present on her publication “The Don”” as she unveils and investigates the origins and evolution of Toronto’s most infamous jail\, presenting a in-depth exploration of the jail from its inception through jailbreaks and overcrowding to its eventual closure and rebirth. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-first-post-office-annual-fall-author-series-lorna-poplak/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, 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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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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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231020T190000
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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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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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