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March 2017 newsletter of Friends of Fort York can be accessed here
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe March 2017 issue of the Friends of Fort York newsletter can be accessed here. The opening paragraphs of the opening article read: “The first Fort York, built by John Graves Simcoe in 1793, had mostly been demolished by the end of the eighteenth century. When in 1987 archaeologists investigating a feature in the area […]
Vimy Ridge Weekend at Fort York – Saturday, April 8, 2017 and Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 10 am to 5 pm
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here for previous posts about the First World War > The following information is from the Events at Fort York page at the City of Toronto website. The link in the previous sentence includes a detailed timetable of events. Vimy Ridge Weekend at Fort York – Saturday, April 8, 2017 and Sunday, April 9, 2017 […]
Humber Heritage Walk on Sept. 24, 2016 starts at 9:30 am
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFollowing notice is from Geoff Kettel: Re-enactment Walk of the first day of Lieutenant Governor John Simcoe’s 1793 journey up the Toronto Carrying Place. (Learn a bit of history and about the Humber’s impact on Canada) Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, 9:30 am Leader: Madeleine McDowell, Humber Heritage Committee Start Rouseaux Site, south of 8 South […]
Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore awards and celebration on Wednesday May 25th starting at 7pm at The Assembly Hall
/0 Comments/in Long Branch/by Jaan PillThe following message is from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s office: Join us at our Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore awards and celebration on Wednesday, May 25th starting at 7pm at The Assembly Hall, where we will recognize and appreciate outstanding small businesses and service organizations that are unique to South Etobicoke and make our community a more […]
Humber River Walk begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. MCHS ’60s Reunion Brunch begins at 11:00 am.
/2 Comments/in MCHS 2015 Reunion, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick on each image to enlarge it; click again to enlarge it further Please let Jaan Pill know – at jpill@preservedstories.com or by text at 416-722-6630 – if you plan to attend the MCHS ’60s Reunion Brunch at Old Mill Toronto, at $35 a person. We need to let the Old Mill Restaurant know – by […]
Étienne Brûlé and Wendat Project: On Sept. 12, 2015, join East Gwillimbury event starting at 9:00 am. Sept. 26 afternoon events in Toronto: No registration required
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdates See also: Sept. 13 & Sept. 27 events at Lambton House related to Étienne Brûlé/Wendat Expedition (also Sept 11 pub night) See also: Sept. 19 at 9:30 am – Reenactment of first day of Simcoe’s 1793 journey up Toronto Carrying Place Also, the Sept. 26 event at Old Mill is sold out, but the afternoon […]
Colonel Samuel Smith owned a lot of land but was not a wealthy man
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAt the same event as mentioned at a previous post, I also spoke briefly on June 13, 2015, about Colonel Samuel Smith, with the following Speaking Notes as a guide. I highlighted a few points, and left out the rest. I enjoy organizing such talk, working in coordination with other people. The event was the […]
Cottage Country years of Etobicoke Creek and Long Branch Park came to an end
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillBelow are bullet points for a brief talk I gave on June 13, 2015. I share them for your interest. I just chose a few things to focus on, during the actual talk. I didn’t much refer to my notes. The talk went well. We had a good sound system. We just showed one or […]