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2006-07 Upcoming Events
MARCH March Break Mon Mar 13 to Fri Mar 17 – 10 am to 3 pm Family drop-in style event with activities including Soldiers’ Drill, Officers’ Sword Drill, Cooking in the Officers’ Kitchen, Discovery Gallery, Dress Up, and Guided Tours. Family Rate: $20.00 (2Ad/3Ch); Adults $6.00, Seniors/Youth $4.25, Children (4 – 12 yrs) $4.00; 3 Years & Under are Free of Charge.
APRIL FABLED CITY: Elizabeth Simcoe’s Farewell Tea Sunday, April 2 – 1:30 to 3 pm Elizabeth Simcoe, the wife of John Graves Simcoe, Upper Canada’s first lieutenant governor (1791-1796), kept extensive diaries of her travels and her life in York (now Toronto). Storyteller Maja Bannerman takes on the role of Elizabeth Simcoe as she hosts a farewell tea at Fort York in 1796 and shares incredible stories of her life in Upper Canada. Your ticket includes refreshments from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Audience: General. Tickets: Adults: $12 ; Seniors & Youths: $10; Children: $8. Pre-registration required.
APRIL FABLED CITY: Elizabeth Simcoe’s Farewell Tea Sunday, April 2 – 1:30 to 3 pm Elizabeth Simcoe, the wife of John Graves Simcoe, Upper Canada’s first lieutenant governor (1791-1796), kept extensive diaries of her travels and her life in York (now Toronto). Storyteller Maja Bannerman takes on the role of Elizabeth Simcoe as she hosts a farewell tea at Fort York in 1796 and shares incredible stories of her life in Upper Canada. Your ticket includes refreshments from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Audience: General. Tickets: Adults: $12 ; Seniors & Youths: $10; Children: $8. Pre-registration required.
2006-07 Upcoming Events
Mayor Miller’s Community Clean-up Day – Annual Event Sat. Apr. 22, 10 am to 1:00 pm Please join the Friends of Fort York, fort staff and others for our Fort York clean-up. We will meet at the Blue Barracks and pick up litter starting at 10:00 am through approximately 1:00 pm. Coffee will be provided for participants. Please bring your own gloves and wear appropriate clothing for the day such as gloves, boots and long-sleeve shirts. Garbage bags will be provided. Items such as bug repellant, bottled water, sunscreen and a pail for sharp objects can be useful.
Battle School – Annual Event Sat. Apr. 22 and Sun. Apr. 23 Fort York will play host to a number of re-enactors who will be honing their weapons skills in preparation for the summer military re-enactment season. These weekend warriors entertain and edify crowds all over Canada and the U.S. by voluntarily participating in historically significant events that recall Canada’s exciting history. Fort York’s annual Battle School is an opportunity for the re-enactment and Museum community to share information and safety
Battle School – Annual Event Sat. Apr. 22 and Sun. Apr. 23 Fort York will play host to a number of re-enactors who will be honing their weapons skills in preparation for the summer military re-enactment season. These weekend warriors entertain and edify crowds all over Canada and the U.S. by voluntarily participating in historically significant events that recall Canada’s exciting history. Fort York’s annual Battle School is an opportunity for the re-enactment and Museum community to share information and safety
tips for the benefit of all. A special feature of the weekend will occur on the morning of Sunday, April 23 when the public is invited to attend the firing of a number of different types of artillery, all from different historic periods. The effect of all of these guns in one place will be quite thrilling! The guns that will be on display include a War of 1812-era 6-pounder and mortar from Fort York’s collection, an 1860s U.S. Civil War field gun, an original WWI 18-pounder and a WWII 25-pounder. Soldiers in appropriate-era uniforms will fire these impressive guns. Regular admission rates apply.
Battle of York Commemoration – Annual Event Sun. Apr. 30, 10 am to 5 pm Tours, kids’ drill, military music. Battlefield walking tour starts from fort at 1 p.m. Regular admission rates apply.
Battle of York Commemoration – Annual Event Sun. Apr. 30, 10 am to 5 pm Tours, kids’ drill, military music. Battlefield walking tour starts from fort at 1 p.m. Regular admission rates apply.
MAY History Fair – Annual Event Toronto Catholic District School Board May 4, 10 am to 3 pm View the best and the brightest history projects selected from over 50 schools in this city-wide 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. Sponsored by the City of Toronto Culture Division, Historica (www.histori.ca) and the Toronto District Catholic School Board. Regular admission applies.
MAY History Fair – Annual Event Toronto Catholic District School Board May 4, 10 am to 3 pm View the best and the brightest history projects selected from over 50 schools in this city-wide 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. Sponsored by the City of Toronto Culture Division, Historica (www.histori.ca) and the Toronto District Catholic School Board. Regular admission applies.
Walking Tour – Annual Event Fort York Neighbourhood Sun. May 21, 2 pm Discover the history of the neighbourhood of Historic Fort York. Free admission to the fort following the tour.
Walking Tour – Annual Event Fort York Neighbourhood Sun. May 21, 2 pm Discover the history of the neighbourhood of Historic Fort York. Free admission to the fort following the tour.
2006-07 Upcoming Events
Victoria Day – Annual Event Mon. May 22, 10 am to 5 pm Tours, kids’ drill, military music. Regular admission rates apply.
Doors Open – Annual Event Sat. May 27 and Sun. May 28, 10 am to 5 pm Architectural tours, archaeology exhibit. Free admission all weekend.
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