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JANUARY 2008
project with David Dennis Design and Arup Canada. The bridge has been designed to fit both the existing condition of the rail lines and roads in the corridor and their future alignment. The bridge became a lighter, more affordable structure that could be elevated sufficiently above the active rail lines and pre-fabricated in four equal spans of 48 metres.
Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball: Portugal and the Bicentennial of the Peninsular War Sat. Jan. 19th, 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm This year the Ball honours Portugal, Great Britain’s ally in the Peninsular War. This day of activities includes Prof. Manuela Marujo speaking on Wellington’s Victory Invigorates the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance (1:00-2:00 pm), an English Country Dance Workshop (2:15-3:30 pm), Port Tasting (3:30-4:30 pm), Dinner Buffet of historic Portugueseinspired Georgian recipes (5:30-7:00 pm), and an elegant evening Ball with live musicians playing historic instruments (7:00-10:00 pm). Pre-registration required. (416-392-6907) Come for the full day for $100 or choose to attend only the Afternoon for $25, the Dinner and Ball for $65, or just the Port Tasting for $20. The Fife and Drum
FEBRUARY Family Day (new statutory holiday) Mon. Feb. 18. Activities for the whole family throughout the fort. Regular admission rates apply.
FEBRUARY Family Day (new statutory holiday) Mon. Feb. 18. Activities for the whole family throughout the fort. Regular admission rates apply.
MARCH Hannah Glasse: Tribute to a Remarkable Cookbook Author In partnership with the Culinary Historians of Ontario Sat. Mar. 8, 10:30 am to 3 pm English cookbook author Hannah Glasse was christened in March 1708. To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of this formidable woman, the Volunteer Historic Cooks of old Fort York demonstrate some of her excellent recipes on the open hearth and in the brick oven of the 1826 Officers’ Mess Kitchen. Then, Fiona Lucas and Bridget Wranich, two founders of the Culinary Historians of Ontario, present short illustrated talks on Hannah Glasse, her culinary career, her three domestic books, and her recipes $12 per person in addition to regular admission rates.
MARCH Hannah Glasse: Tribute to a Remarkable Cookbook Author In partnership with the Culinary Historians of Ontario Sat. Mar. 8, 10:30 am to 3 pm English cookbook author Hannah Glasse was christened in March 1708. To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of this formidable woman, the Volunteer Historic Cooks of old Fort York demonstrate some of her excellent recipes on the open hearth and in the brick oven of the 1826 Officers’ Mess Kitchen. Then, Fiona Lucas and Bridget Wranich, two founders of the Culinary Historians of Ontario, present short illustrated talks on Hannah Glasse, her culinary career, her three domestic books, and her recipes $12 per person in addition to regular admission rates.
MARCH Hannah Glasse: Tribute to a Remarkable Cookbook Author In partnership with the Culinary Historians of Ontario Sat. Mar. 8, 10:30 am to 3 pm English cookbook author Hannah Glasse was christened in March 1708. To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of this formidable woman, the Volunteer Historic Cooks of old Fort York demonstrate some of her excellent recipes on the open hearth and in the brick oven of the 1826 Officers’ Mess Kitchen. Then, Fiona Lucas and Bridget Wranich, two founders of the Culinary Historians of Ontario, present short illustrated talks on Hannah Glasse, her culinary career, her three domestic books, and her recipes $12 per person in addition to regular admission rates.
March Break Mon. to Fri., Mar. 10 to 14, 10 am to 3 pm Family drop-in event with activities including Soldiers’ Drill, Officers’ Sword Drill, Cooking in the Officers’ Kitchen, Discovery Gallery, Dress Up, and Guided Tours. Family Rate $20 (2Ad/3Ch), Adults $6, Seniors/Youth $4.25, Children 4 to 12 yrs. $4, 3 years & under free of charge.
March Break Mon. to Fri., Mar. 10 to 14, 10 am to 3 pm Family drop-in event with activities including Soldiers’ Drill, Officers’ Sword Drill, Cooking in the Officers’ Kitchen, Discovery Gallery, Dress Up, and Guided Tours. Family Rate $20 (2Ad/3Ch), Adults $6, Seniors/Youth $4.25, Children 4 to 12 yrs. $4, 3 years & under free of charge.
Toronto Festival of Storytelling, Fabled City at Fort York Sun. Mar. 30, 1 to 3 pm Streetcar Wars: The Battle for Fort York. In 1813 Fort York was sacked by the American army, and nearly 100 years later it was threatened with being overrun again, this time by a streetcar line to the CNE. Come hear storyteller Chris Cavanagh recount the battle and intrigue that went from the streets of Toronto to City Hall, Queen’s Park and all the way to Parliament Hill. Pre-registration required. (416-392-6907). Adults $12, Seniors /Youth $10, Children $8
Toronto Festival of Storytelling, Fabled City at Fort York Sun. Mar. 30, 1 to 3 pm Streetcar Wars: The Battle for Fort York. In 1813 Fort York was sacked by the American army, and nearly 100 years later it was threatened with being overrun again, this time by a streetcar line to the CNE. Come hear storyteller Chris Cavanagh recount the battle and intrigue that went from the streets of Toronto to City Hall, Queen’s Park and all the way to Parliament Hill. Pre-registration required. (416-392-6907). Adults $12, Seniors /Youth $10, Children $8
APRIL Mayor Miller’s Community Cleanup Day Sat. Apr. 19, 10 am to 1 pm Meet at the west gate outside the canteen/museum store for coffee. Garbage bags will be provided. Dress appropriately and bring gloves.
project with David Dennis Design and Arup Canada. The bridge has been designed to fit both the existing condition of the rail lines and roads in the corridor and their future alignment. The bridge became a lighter, more affordable structure that could be elevated sufficiently above the active rail lines and pre-fabricated in four equal spans of 48 metres.
APRIL Mayor Miller’s Community Cleanup Day Sat. Apr. 19, 10 am to 1 pm Meet at the west gate outside the canteen/museum store for coffee. Garbage bags will be provided. Dress appropriately and bring gloves.
Commemoration of the Battle of York, 1813 Sat. Apr. 26 and Sun. Apr. 27, 10 am to 5 pm Special activities include the launch of Robert Malcomson’s new book on the American attack on York in April, 1813, a Battle School for re-enactors, artillery firing demonstrations, walking tours of the Battle Field, and the laying of a wreath in Victoria Memorial Square by the 48th Highlanders in memory of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment at York, 1813. Regular admission rates apply to activities within the fort.
Commemoration of the Battle of York, 1813 Sat. Apr. 26 and Sun. Apr. 27, 10 am to 5 pm Special activities include the launch of Robert Malcomson’s new book on the American attack on York in April, 1813, a Battle School for re-enactors, artillery firing demonstrations, walking tours of the Battle Field, and the laying of a wreath in Victoria Memorial Square by the 48th Highlanders in memory of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment at York, 1813. Regular admission rates apply to activities within the fort.
History Fair, Toronto District School Board, West District Wed. Apr. 30, 10 am to 3 pm View the best and the brightest history projects selected from local schools in this annual history competition. Participants create projects using a wide-range of media – panel displays, computer presentations, dioramas, and more – or write and perform theatrical or musical pieces. Regular admission rates apply to activities within the fort.
History Fair, Toronto District School Board, West District Wed. Apr. 30, 10 am to 3 pm View the best and the brightest history projects selected from local schools in this annual history competition. Participants create projects using a wide-range of media – panel displays, computer presentations, dioramas, and more – or write and perform theatrical or musical pieces. Regular admission rates apply to activities within the fort.
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