Activities (new!!)
Our president, Ken Stark, has put together two self-guided activities for those eager to explore Swansea and learn more about its history and geography. Please click on the two links below to download the files—one contains details on where one can find the “many steps” of our hilly neighbourhood and the other a guide to a variety of historical landmarks.
(2) Swansea and Surrounding Area Commemorative Plaques and Historic Signs
Monthly Meeting
Our next monthly meeting and public speaker will be on April the 1st, 2026. Visit our “Events” page for more details!
Executive Vacanies (September, 2025)
We still have a number of vacancies in our executive that need volunteers, including:
- Programme Coordinator: Schedules and interacts with speakers for the Society’s monthly meetings.
- Publicity Coordinator: Manages announcements of the Society’s upcoming events.
- Walking Tours Leader / Coordinator: Manages walking tours and may develop new walks.
- Special Projects / Special Events Coordinator: Manages the Society’s participation in community events and also projects initiated by SHS.
Please visit our “Volunteers” page to learn more, or reach out to us on our “Contact” page to sent us a message!
Calendars
Copies of our 2025 Swansea Community Calendar are still available for purchase. As in past years, the calendar includes dates of upcoming community events and a selection of historic photographs of the area. The price is being held at $10 per copy. Calendars can be purchased over-the-counter at the office of the Swansea Town Hall, or at any SHS events. We can also receive orders by telephone (647-859-3901), via email, or regular mail (95 Lavinia Ave., Box 102, Toronto, Ontario M6S 3H9). Thanks to Lance Gleich and Wallace Boustead for making the calendar a success once again.
Additionally, our 2026 calendars are available for purchase!
Vacancies
We are looking to fill some vacancies on our Board including a Programme Coordinator and a Walking Tours Coordinator among others. Please visit our Volunteer page to see the list of positions and their job descriptions. In addition to filling the jobs that require ongoing responsibilities, we are always happy to welcome people to the board as “Members at Large” who may be asked to participate in specific initiatives from time to time. We can always benefit from more help and fresh ideas!
Hybrid Meetings
For some years now we have been conducting our monthly public meetings in a hybrid format. Participants can attend in-person at the Swansea Town Hall or by using Zoom from a computer. For those who prefer to join us on-line, a Zoom link will be provided closer to the meeting date.
Membership
If you are not already a member of the Swansea Historical Society, please join us to help offset the costs of ongoing operations and to be added to our mailing list. Annual memberships can be purchased or renewed for $15 per person and $20 per family.
Volunteer!
The Swansea Historical Society is a registered charity that is run by a small group of volunteers. Please give some thought to contributing your time and talents to our ongoing activities. Let us know of any ideas you might have or if someone you know would like to help out. Previous experience is not required, and you don’t have be an expert in local history in order to participate.
Electronic Payments
Swansea Historical Society accepts payments electronically. An e-transfer can be sent to swanseahistoricalsociety@gmail.com resulting in a direct deposit to the SHS bank account. The payment method can be used to pay membership fees, purchase publications, make donations, etc. We invite you to give it a try. If you are sending money by e-transfer, please indicate in the “message” area the purpose of your payment.
Wanted!
Police historian Steven Green is looking for any information, photos, or artefacts related to the Swansea Police Force. If you had a family member on the Force, he would love to document your stories or take photos of any artefacts in order for him to publish an article on this subject. Steven can be contacted at 416-873-8893 or by email at walkthebeat@sympatico.ca.