Current Topics
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Category Archives: Long Branch Historical Society
Do you have a success tip as a Walk Leader that you’d like to share with others?
Fanny Martin, Jane’s Walk Event Manager, has asked 2012 Jane’s Walk leaders three questions, which I have included as headings for this blog post. “If you have a moment,” she has said, ”I’d love to have your input, especially but not exclusively … Continue reading
South Long Branch Jane’s Walk went beautifully
We had a great Jane’s Walk in South Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 — about eighty people (conservative estimate) were there. The weather was great, and our portable amplifier from Long & McQuade worked beautifully. We owe many thanks to … Continue reading
The retired heavy gun on the beach at Marie Curtis Park was earlier located at Riverdale Park
We owe thanks to Malcolm Archer, a member at large with the Long Branch Historical Society, for bringing our attention to the August 2005 issue of The Fife and Drum, the newsletter of the Friends of Fort York and Garrison … Continue reading
Aerial photo from 1949 shows barn at Samuel Smith homestead that is visible in 1920s photo from mouth of Etobicoke Creek
If you click on the first photo on this page, and then click again, you will be able to view a barn that is visible in the top right corner of the photo. If you click ‘Back’ at the … Continue reading
Barn in background of 1920s Long Branch photo appears to be located on Samuel Smith homestead (2)
The first photo on this page is an aerial view of Long Branch, which Robert Lansdale has shared with us, from the early 1950s. You can enlarge the photo by clicking on it. click again and the photo will be enlarged … Continue reading
We look forward to the May 16, 2012 “Etobicoke and 1812″ lecture by Denise Harris
The Long Branch Historical Society looks forward to participating in the May 16, 2012 Etobicoke and 1812 lecture by Denise Harris, president of the Etobicoke Historical Society. The event, in commemoration of the War of 1812, will take place at … Continue reading
Some people excel at strategic thinking
We’ve discusssed seven key things we had learned by the fifteen-year mark in our twenty-five years of community organizing. Current projects offer us opprtunities to learn a few more things. 1. Some people excel at strategic thinking It’s valuable to have the opportunity … Continue reading
Some projects are too big for one or two people to do on their own
I’ve been involved in volunteer work, with a focus on community organizing, for twenty-five years. After fifteen years as a volunteer active at the local, national, and international levels, I spent several years making keynote presentations at conferences, sharing what … Continue reading
Planning and research are part of doing one’s homework
My work as a volunteer has a strong intellectual component. Much of what I do involves extensive work. Strategic thinking is another key ingredient. Usually I consult with people who have more experience than I do, in order to develop … Continue reading
The March 20, 2012 meeting of the Long Branch Historical Society will be held at James. S. Bell Junior Middle School
We’ve scheduled a speaker — Honourary Colonel Gerald Haddon will speak about the history of Canadian aviation — at the March 20, 2012 meeting of the Long Branch Historical Society. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm. We have a contract … Continue reading
