“Finding 19th-century Black history in Toronto” with Hilary Dawson
In 1799, the little Town of York’s Black population numbered 25, of a total of fewer than 700 people. Some of these African-Canadians were the “property” of slaveholders like Peter Russell and William...
View Article“Perseverance and Glory: Unveiling 150 Years of the Argonaut Rowing Club’s...
Embark on a journey through time as we unveil the captivating history of the Argonaut Rowing Club—a story intricately woven into the fabric of Toronto itself. In celebration of 150 years of inspiring...
View Article“Questioning Toronto: Celebrating Toronto’s 190th Anniversary”
Step into the intriguing world of Toronto’s past with our upcoming event, “Questioning Toronto: Celebrating Toronto’s 190th Anniversary,” featuring esteemed historian Richard Fiennes-Clinton. In 2024,...
View ArticleInvitation to WTJHS 2024 Annual General Meeting and Call for Nominations
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to all members of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society (WTJHS) to our much-anticipated 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for May 2, 2024, at 7...
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