The North York Historical Society discovers, disseminates, and preserves historical information, protects heritage sites, and arouses interest in the unique past of North York (part of the City of Toronto).

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Due to COVID-19, unfortunately all in-person NYHS meetings have been cancelled at present. Stay safe, everyone!

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Richmond Hill Public Library Presents “Our Story to Tell: A Museum Collection” 10:00 am
Richmond Hill Public Library Presents “Our Story to Tell: A Museum Collection” @ online by Zoom
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Richmond Hill Public Library Presents "Our Story to Tell: A Museum Collection" @ online by Zoom
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Join Richmond Hill Heritage Services for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of the Artifact Storage Facility! About this event Learn about what we collect, how to acquire artifacts, and how to preserve them. Plus, get a …
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LOCAL HISTORY ARTICLES

Tim Morris, a descendent of the pioneering Toronto family the Cummers, poses for a photo near the corner of Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue in Willowdale in 2017. - Jesse Winter/Toronto Star file photo

What’s With Three Names for One Continuous North York Street

May 31, 2021

Cummer? Drewry? McNicoll? Susan Goldenberg explains Three names for effectively a single approximately 30-kilometre, east-west North York-Scarborough street! Drewry, starting west at Bathurst, becomes Cummer… Read more

Aerial view c. 1927 of land east and west of Yonge St. between Burndale Ave. and north of Finch Ave. The airfield is now York Cemetery.

York Cemetery Final Resting Place for Tim Horton, Russia’s Last Imperial Grand Duchess

April 30, 2021

Cemetery began as a big farm in the early 1800s, writes Susan Goldenberg Russia’s last imperial grand duchess, Canadian sports icons, war heroes and broadcasting… Read more

Antonio Fusillo, the brother of one of the workers who died in the Hoggs Hollow Disaster, is overcome with emotion as he examines Laurie Swim's memorial quilt unveiled at York Mills Subway station, March 17, 2010. - Jim Wilkes/Toronto Star file photo

North York’s Hoggs Hollow Disaster of 1960 Killed 5 Construction Workers

March 29, 2021

Disaster led to major overhaul of labour laws, writes Susan Goldenberg This year marks the 61st anniversary of North York’s terrible “Hoggs Hollow Disaster.” At… Read more

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NEWS

Grace Anyu Sun, NYHS Youth Committee Coordinator

NYHS Welcomes Grace Anyu Sun as New Youth Committee Coordinator

May 1, 2021

The NYHS is pleased to announce that Grace Anyu Sun has joined us as Coordinator of the new NYHS Youth Committee. We’ve asked Grace to… Read more

Toronto History Museums Shop

Toronto History Museums Shop Offering 10% off Books for Black History Month

February 11, 2021

Visit the Toronto History Museums Shop online for 10% off books during Black History Month. North York books offered include: Willowdale: Yesterday’s Farms, Today’s Legacy… Read more

NYHS New Logo

NYHS Launches New Logo

December 15, 2020

The North York Historical Society is pleased to share our new logo! It features an image of the Golden Lion in front of the historic… Read more

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LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES

Pioneering in North York by Patricia Hart

Books About North York History

Here are some North York history books to explore. Most of these are available through Toronto Public Library. Published by the North York Historical Society… Read more

Native Peoples Collections at Toronto Public Library

Andrew Lowe, the Toronto Public Library’s (TPL) North York History Librarian, presented an illustrated overview of the extensive Native Peoples Collections available in the TPL… Read more

Explore North York Cultural Loops Guide

Explore North York Cultural Loops Guide

The NYHS is pleased to have contributed to the Cultural Loops Guide “Explore North York: Art, History and Nature Self-Guided Tours,” published in 2016. The Cultural… Read more

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