Historical Essays
In many ways, the history of Fort York is the story of Toronto. This page brings together articles and writings of some of Toronto's most respected historians on
the subject of Fort York. Browse the articles by clicking on the links below.
Fort York Cemeteries
Strachan Avenue Military Burying Ground, Stephen A. Otto
The History of These Graves, Michael J. Rudman
Toronto Defences
On the Many Sketches of Toronto Blockhouses, Stephen A. Otto
An American Spy's Report on Fort York, 1840, Edited by Carl Benn
Regiments and Corps at Fort York (ca. 2000), Compiled by David Spittal
The Regiments Contact Report (2006), Douglas Dodds
The Blockhouses of Toronto: A Material History Study, Carl Benn
Miscellaneous
The fort will endure, it's the city we have to worry about, John Bentley Mays
Defending Fort York in the 20th Century, Stephen A. Otto
Loyal and Patriotic Society Famous Medal, Carl Benn
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What's On File
Board members, academics, and some of Canada's most respected historians regularly publish articles chronicalling Fort York and the surrounding city. Historical Essays, Management Documents and Plans for the 2012 Bicentennial are available on-line as well as an ongoing list of sites of interest to Fort York and its role in Canadian History
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Welcome to The Fife and Drum: The Newsletter of The Friends of Fort York and Garrison Common
Now delivered electronically to more than 3000 readers our quarterly newsletter was first published in 1996 for members of The Friends, a group formed in 1994. The Fife and Drum expanded in 2004 when Birthplace of Toronto, a newsletter written by Fort York staff, joined as a separate section.
In each number you will follow news of the fort: maintenance and enhancement of the National Historic Site, celebrations and special events, school visits, historic gardening and cooking, donations of unique artefacts, expanding research collections, and the activities of the young men and women who serve in the Fort York Guard. A calendar of Coming Events alerts you to the next quarter's walks and talks, performances, and opportunities to participate. Readers can expect discerning book reviews, recipes tested in the fort's kitchen, and invitations to authentic period dinners enjoyed in the barracks.
Since Fort York is at the heart of one of the most dynamic areas of our city, staff and Friends monitor and report on potential and ongoing development. Equally attentive to the fort's legacy as Toronto's birthplace each issue features at least one article based on original historical research or archaeological fieldwork.
The Fife and Drum editorial team welcomes a wide audience and encourages new writers to send proposals for articles of up to 800 words on topics central to Fort York. For further information contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Fife and Drum Archive
- Joe Gill inspired and led The Friends over 25 years, helping preserve and revitalize Fort York during a time of massive change.
- George Crookshank chest donated to City of Toronto
- Relics of the Rebellion of 1837: the money vaults at Fort York
- Fort York Guard on Pause in 2022
- New Museum Administrator of Fort York National Historic Site
- Further Event Information & Latest Updates
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