Friday, April 17, 2015

04/26/2015 Commemoration of the Battle of York Downtown, Central West



City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1DrsF4v Have a family adventure and visit Fort York National for the commemoration the 202nd anniversary of the Battle of York, fought on April 27, 1813. Watch 1812-era drill and musket firing demonstrations. Take Battle of York-themed, fortification and 1812 barracks tours. Enjoy demonstrations of Georgian-era cooking techniques in one of the oldest kitchens in Toronto. Step into the Soldiers' Barracks brought to life by period animators. Children can "fall-in" and learn the same marching and musket drill practiced by the Upper Canada Militia in 1812. There will be a special walking tour focusing on the Battle of York at 11am and 2pm. This tour will begin at the canteen/museum store at Fort York.

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