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DECEMBER
Holiday Closure The Fort will be closed from December 18th, re-open 2 January 2010. JANUARY
Holiday Closure The Fort will be closed from December 18th, re-open 2 January 2010.
Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball: Queen Charlotte Honours the Hanoverians Sat. January 23, 1 to 10:30 pm Afternoon Dance Workshops and Presentation by Robert Henderson; German food tasting; Elegant Georgian Buffet Supper and Evening Ball with Live Musicians. Costumes Welcome. Once again, Fort York comes to life for this annual extravaganza marking birthday of Queen Charlotte. Entertaining in the Canadas in the late the 18th and early 19th centuries always included a ball for the Queen’s birthday. Our day-long celebration of music, food, and dance is inspired by this tradition. The presentation, From the Royal Court to Canada: The Impact of Germans on Regency Society, is by Robert Henderson, former military curator for Canada’s National Historic Sites. Pre-registration required (416) 392-6907 ext. 221 Come for the full day ($100: $95.23+$4.77 gst), or attend only the Presentation and Dance Workshop ($25: $23.80+ $1.20 gst), the German food tasting ($20: $19.04+$.96 gst), or the Supper and Ball ($65: $61.90+$3.10 gst) FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Family Day Mon. February 15, 10 am to 3 pm Drop in for a tour of the Fort and a cup of old-fashioned hot chocolate from the historic kitchen. Regular admission Mad for Marmalade, Crazy for Citron! This event is presented in conjunction with the Culinary Historians of Ontario Sat. February 27, 10 am to 3:30 pm Marmalade workshops, lunch, and guest speaker. Also, a marmalade marketplace and tours of the Fort. Pre-registration required (416) 392-6907 ext. 221 $25 in addition to regular admission for CHO members, Volunteer Cooks, and Friends of Fort York; $27 in addition to regular admission for non-members
MARCH
MARCH March through Time, during March Break Mon. to Fri. March 15 to 19, 10 am to 3 pm daily The Fort’s annual event for kids returns during this school break. Drop-in activities for children, ages 3-12. Dress up, crafts, sword drill, stories and more. History of Fort York and Toronto theme. No registration required, regular admission
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