The Swansea Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of the former Village of Swansea that was amalgamated by the City of Toronto in 1967
Annual Governor Simcoe Walk, 9:30 am and 1:00 pm A walking tour in western Swansea, presented by the Swansea Historical Society in costume, following the route of Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe’s 1793 expedition up the Carrying Place portage route. Governor Simcoe will be portrayed by SHS President Bob Roden. Part 1 will start at 9:30 …
As the Society marks its 40-year anniversay, former SHS President Bob Roden will guide us through the evolution of the Society as it has developed over this period. Bob has never lived in Swansea, but he became a dedicated “Swanseaite-by-Marriage” in 1985, when he tied the knot with his lovely wife, Susan. Since then, he …
Please mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Swansea Historical Society; it will be a special session with two presentations: (1) Speaker Lydia Pyluk - Swansea Memorial Library. This Library began in 1919, located in Swansea Public School, as a memorial to the Swansea residents who served overseas in First World War. Lydia …
As part of the Janes’ Walk Program, the Swansea Historical Society will be leading a walk to visit historically significant sites in the east and north part of the community on the first Saturday of May. More detail to follow!
Swansea Public School (SPS) has played a prominent role in our community since it first opened in 1891. Beyond educating our children, it has been a gathering place for local resident meetings and functions, including site of the first Village Council Meetings. Today, it is a popular recreational hub for the community. The building has …
We are pleased to share that the Swansea Community Centre (Town Hall) is looking forward to hosting an open house on June the 13th. The Historical Society will be present as well, where visitors can come see our archives and celebrate our heritage. Save the date! More details will be shared here in the weeks …
Join us as the Swansea Historical Society in partnership with Heritage York walk the lower Carrying Place Trail. From an original transportation and commerce route along the Humber River, the walk will discuss how this pathway has played a formative role for 400 years in shaping our community. Meet at the Rousseaux Site just south …
The fall season will kick-off with a presentation by Angela Macdonald (and possibly others!) on the history of the Bloor West Village BIA. As many know, ours was the first of its kind and, as such, forged a path which many business communities have chosen to follow--both across Toronto and abroad. We are very much …
Please join us in November for a special talk by former Councillor—and current Executive Director of the Swansea Town Hall—Sarah Doucette as she shares her experience of representing our neighbourhood at city hall between 2010 and 2018. More details will follow in the fall.
As the centennial year comes to a close, we are pleased to share that our December meeting will consist of three speakers, from three different decades, sharing their recollections of growing up in Swansea. More details are to follow in the fall.