Events
The Society presents regular programs on subjects of local, historical interest.
They are free of charge and open to the public.
Wednesday, Mar. 29, 7 - 8:30pmAuthor and historian Scott KennedyTales From The Hollow Story of Hogg's Hollow and York Mills. ![]() Click here to see fullsize poster Please Note: Our forthcoming events and presentations will occur on Wednesday evenings unless otherwise noted. The location will be The Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen Street East (Queen just east of Lee Avenue) |
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Lane Naming and Dedication in Honour of Gene Domagala ![]() |
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Saturday, May 13, at 1pm Gene will lead a tour along Gerrard Street starting at Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E at Golfview and ending at the India Bazaar on Gerrard Street. Saturday, May 27, will feature a tour of the historic St. Johns Cemetery, Woodbine and Kingston Road. (Two separate start times 11am and 2pm.) |
Author:Mike Filey Toronto-Then and Now View poster |
Historian and Volunteer with the Malvern Red & Black Society David Fuller 100th Anniversary of the Battle for Vimy Ridge Experiences and Stories of local Heroes View poster |
Historian and Author Sandra Joyce Remembering the Forgotten The Story of the British Home Children View poster |
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Historian and Author Joanne Doucette The "Streetcar Suburbs" of Beach Hill The Extension of the Gerrard Street East Streetcar Lines and Development of the Historic Beach Hill Neighbourhood View poster |
Historian and Volunteer with the Malvern Red & Black Society David Fuller Researching your Military Ancestor Uncovering the stories of local Military Heroes View poster |
Historian and Author Barbara Myrvold Architecture in the Beach and East Toronto View info |
Jean Cochrane: Dentonia Farm, the Massey Family and City Dairy The story of the Massey owned Dentonia Dairy Farm which was located at Victoria Park and Danforth Avenue |
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David Fuller: Volunteering for the Great War |
Dena Doreszenko: Meet the Ashbridges |
Kew Williams House Plaque Unveiling |
June 23, 2015 Kew Williams House Plaque Unveiling Beach Walk and Plaque Unveiling Saturday September 12 1-3:30pm 1pm - Kew Williams House, Heritage Toronto Plaque Presentation, 30 Lee Avenue, Kew Gardens 1:30pm - Beach Walk, led by historian Barbara Myrvold Gardeners Cottage Kew Gardens c.1912 Kew Williams House 1905 | |
Walking Tour with Gene Domagala Queen Street west from Lee Avenue to Lockwood Road Saturday June 20 2015 1-3pm |
Richard Hazzard: A History of Riverdale Collegiate 1907-2007 Tuesday May 19 2015 |
Guylaine Petrin: The Story of Mary Mink Tuesday March 10 2015 |
Joanne Doucette: The History of Ashbridges Bay Tuesday April 14 2015 | |
Gene Domagalas Toronto December 2 |
David Van Dyke The Beach: Then and Now Tuesday October 28 |
Mike Filey Tuesday June 24 |
Carol Radford-Grant Beaches Library 2161 Queen St. E | |
Jean Cochrane: 100 Years Ago in the Beach Tuesday March 25 |
Carole Stimmell Saving Historic Buildings: A Tale with Three Endings Tuesday February 26 |