We fundraise to support exhibit renewal, artifact acquisition and conservation, and historic landscape rehabilitation at Fort York National Historic Site.
The new Fife and Drum, just published, is now available on the home page of The Friends of Fort York. Enjoy. And please show your support by telling your friends about us, and joining The Friends: https://t.co/LxLI994FEX
The Heritage Toronto Awards are taking place on a virtual platform this year, Mon Oct. 18th. Always an excellent event to highlight the work that is being done.
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It's the last week for The Fort York Guard -- the infantry squad (in red) and the Drums (in yellow), 2021. Fort York National Historic Site, Toronto. Photos by Sid Calzavara, Friends of Fort York, 2021. Book your visit to Fort York here: https://t.co/uS7Of2gANX
We're excited to announce our collaboration with Awakenings and @cityoftoronto, celebrating Black and Indigenous creatives and amplifying the voices and stories of the Awakenings artists.
How our border with the U.S., which was tested during the War of 1812, represents demarcation and permeability at the same time, by the author of Borderlands: Riding the Edge of America: https://t.co/CDhK6QVeIb
Subdued but poignant #RemembranceDay2020 at #FortYork yesterday. The staff welcomed Marvin Gord, 99 years young, and former Leading Aircraftman, RAF. He was welcomed by the staff wearing uniforms he would have remembered. 1/2
Photo courtesy of Baycrest Centre @FortYorkFriends
The Installation of Garrison Crossing: The @FortYorkFriends are thrilled that the Garrison Crossing is in place to allow access to a green space and the National Historic Site of #FortYork. Enjoy the video. https://t.co/ULgOw0SP8Y @fyfoundation@fortyork#Toronto#cdnhist
It's TICKET (free) DAY for our Fort York Festival (Aug 21-30)! Free tickets are available at 12:00 PM.
Here's what you need to know:
• You MUST have an advance ticket this year
• MAX 2 tickets per person for the whole festival
• Find the films & tix at https://t.co/lDuCkUwZoz
👏 We have good news! 👏
From August 21-30, we will present a special 10-night programme at Fort York to celebrate our 10th summer season! We’re bringing back some of your favourite films to the big TOPS screen!
#TOPSturns10
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#MondayMotivations Wife of #SimcoeDay's namesake, Elizabeth Simcoe was an artist and diarist who's works preserved the early colonial landscape, politics, and lifestyle. Though problematic, these records give us insight into the daily life of a settler.
📷 : @torontolibrary
As of today, Fort York is back... on a pre-booked tour-only basis. Fort York's hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11-5 PM, with the last tour starting at 3:30. For more information and to "book your visit" please see https://t.co/4sLxFKeV1k
Photo by Sid Calzavara
Black businesses have always been a part of Toronto. These photos show where hatter Jarad Banks, innkepper James Mink, barber Jesse Burke, and tobacconist George Carter operated in the late 1840s. The city directories list many more. Black heritage is #TOheritage