TOMORROW! Simcoe Day in Toronto comes to St. Matthew's Clubhouse! Your presenting hosts, the York Pioneers & Historical Society, Toronto's First Office, & Riverdale Historical Society will be around to chat history, accept memberships, & display artifacts! See you there! Details: buff.ly/dnzQEHp

Simcoe Day in Toronto is TWO days away! What's better than one Toronto History Experts & Presenters? TWO Toronto History Experts & Presenters! @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social, Toronto History Aficionado Adam Waiser, @muddyyork.bsky.social Podcast Details: buff.ly/dnzQEHp

Did you say more local history authors at Simcoe Day in Toronto?? Come see Lorna Poplak and Carolina Lemos at Simcoe Day in Toronto! Books for sale! 📷 Join us August 3 from 1 to 4 pm! Details: buff.ly/dnzQEHp

La Société d'histoire de Toronto and the United Empire Loyalists will be on hand at Simcoe Day in Toronto! Drop by and learn about these storied groups! THREE DAYS! Details: buff.ly/dnzQEHp

We are FOUR DAYS from our Simcoe Day event on August 3rd! 🎉 Do you want to go on a historical walking tour? 👣 "From Scadding to Simcoe: A History & Geography", Bob Georgiou "Scadding’s Lot 15, from early to present day", Patricia Stowe Details: buff.ly/dnzQEHp

Are you coming to our Simcoe Day in Toronto event on Monday August 3rd at St. Matthew's Clubhouse? It is FIVE days away! 🎉 We will have Toronto authors & vendors on hand! 📚 @adambunch.bsky.social Susan Grundy Elizabeth Gillan Muir Summerhill Books Details: buff.ly/dnzQEHp

Calling all photography lovers! Join the West Toronto Photography Group for an instructional evening at Scadding Cabin! Pay What You Can! 📷️ Details & Registration : buff.ly/kDyrzSJ

📢 This Civic Holiday Weekend, August 3rd, join us to mark Simcoe Day in Toronto with an afternoon of local history fun! Event is FREE but registration is encouraged via QR code or bit.ly/4aUnP6N ! Co-Presented with @tos1stpo & Riverdale Historical Society!

The York Pioneer & Historical Society wish our members, supporters, volunteers, and friends a Safe & Happy Victoria Day!

Our next #MembersMonday is Mr. John Watson! York Pioneer Mr. Watson (b. 1803, England) settled in York in 1833, built a thriving farm life, served the Association, and left a strong family legacy in the community.

This National Volunteer Week, the York Pioneers honour its dedicated group of volunteers, past & present! 🙌 From showcasing Scadding Cabin at Doors Open and CNE to offering your time and effort at member events and meetings, YOU are the ❤️ of The Society! #NVW2026 📷️ : J. Marshall & K. Smith

Two seasons, two views. Next up: 🌸 ☀️ 📸 : S. Somani & D. Raymont

Have you seen "Loops, Swoops & Curlicues: A Legacy of Handwritten History" at the Reference Library? There are beautiful items in recognition of Reverend Dr. Henry Scadding and the York Pioneers! The exhibit is on until May 10 at the TD Gallery! 📸 : Victoria Moorshead

Last Friday, our new 2026-2027 Board had a very productive meeting at the historic Administrative Building on the Exhibition Grounds! Thank you to the Canadian National Exhibition Association for the use of your space! 📸 : A. Palmer

This week's #MembersMonday is Hester Ann Doel Drummond! Born in early York (1820) to a prominent brewer, she became one of the first women York Pioneer members in 1893!

The next #MembersMonday is Miss Mary Ann Humberstone! Born in 1836, eldest of seven, she was part of an early Toronto family and later joined the York Pioneer Association in 1893!

This week's #MembersMonday goes out to our amazing membership who came out to our Annual General Meeting on Saturday! YOU made it a wonderful afternoon!

A Happy St. Patrick's Day to our members, friends, and followers!

This week, our #MembersMonday features Mercedes Oates! Daughter of York Pioneer founder Richard Oates, she became a Life Member in 1915 and later Vice-President!

📢 Join us on Saturday March 21st at Friends House for the 2026 YPHS Annual General Meeting! The afternoon will feature business, refreshments, and a great presentation from Rebecca Rizzo, Museum Coordinator at Toronto's First Post Office! Details: www.yorkpioneers.com/annual-gener...

Today, we mark the 192th year of Toronto's incorporation! On March 6, 1834, the Town of York was renamed and reorganized to the City of Toronto! What was the city's population in 1834? The answer: 9,254!

This Friday March 6, lace up your skates and take to the ice for some FREE Leisure Skating at the historic Coca Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place! ⛸️

Continuing on in #BlackHistoryMonth, our next #MembersMonday is about Elisha Edward Edmonds [Edmunds]! Free-born in VA, he became a Toronto barber, York Pioneer (1873) and church leader.

This weekend, take to the ice at the historic Coca Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place on February 14 & 15 for FREE Leisure Skating! ⛸️

This week's #MembersMonday Spotlight is on Isaac Henry Lewis: Ontario-born photographer turned optician, York Pioneer member, church trustee, community leader, and husband to Julia—first Black female York Pioneer!

Our next #MembersMonday comes in time for #BlackHistoryMonth! Born in 1845, George Washington Smith came to Toronto in 1864, became a successful barber, was a devote Baptist, and is said to have run Toronto's first permanent newsstand! Source: bit.ly/4a2wpis

In this week's #MembersMonday, Elder Thomas Henry was an Irish-born pioneer, War of 1812 veteran, and longtime preacher in early Oshawa. A York Pioneer (#214), he helped build the community, championed liberty, and served his neighbours for decades.

In 2016, The York Pioneers and Scadding Cabin were....222 and 147 years young! Check out this look back at us a decade ago!

Introducing the return of our Members Monday spotlight! John Burnard McGann (1829–1896), born in York, became a captain, ship owner, and broker. Captain McGann ran a waterfront hotel at 36–38 Esplanade and was a member of the York Pioneers from 1870!

A Happy New Year From The York Pioneer & Historical Society to All! May 2026 be filled with success, growth, and happiness!