For those of you who do not know, Mackenzie was the last home of William Lyon Mackenzie, the city's first mayor, and one the participants in the Rebellion of 1837.
He returned from self-imposed exile to the United States as a result of his involvement in the rebellion, and the house was bought for him by his friends and supporters in 1858.
There is a host of fall events to be held at Mackenzie House, such as -
High Park Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 5, 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Visit the Mackenzie House table when you come to the High Park Harvest Festival at Colborne Lodge. They will give you information about their museum programs and the opportunity to print a special Harvest Festival souvenir on their historic proof press!
City of the Dead: The Necropolis Cemetery Tour
Sunday, October 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
The walk starts at the Cemetery. Meet at the main entrance.
Join them for a drama-enhanced walk through the Necropolis Cemetery to visit the graves of William Lyon Mackenzie and his family, his fellow rebels and rivals. Hear stories of murder, heartbreak and great perseverance.
After the walk, participants are invited to return to Mackenzie House, for a tour and some light refreshments.
City of the Dead: The Necropolis Cemetery Tour
Sunday, October 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
The walk starts at the Cemetery. Meet at the main entrance.
Join them for a drama-enhanced walk through the Necropolis Cemetery to visit the graves of William Lyon Mackenzie and his family, his fellow rebels and rivals. Hear stories of murder, heartbreak and great perseverance.
After the walk, participants are invited to return to Mackenzie House, for a tour and some light refreshments.
The Necropolis Cemetery is located at 200 Winchester Street, the west side of the Don Valley near Riverdale Farm.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Adults (16 yrs. & older):$12.50 plus tax; Children 8-15 yrs.: $10.50 plus tax.
Spirit Walk
Saturday, October 25 - Three times available At 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
Let your imagination take over as they lead you through downtown alleys and lane ways to discover some of Toronto’s reputedly haunted buildings ….
Return to gas-lit historic Mackenzie House and soothe your goose bumps with mulled cider and biscuits as you hear about the ghost stories associated with the house.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Adults (16 yrs. & older): $12.50 plus tax; Children 8-15 yrs.: $10.50 plus tax
Contact them at 416-392-6915 or email machouse@toronto.ca
The webpage is at http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=8ccf1d18ed7a0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
Their Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/mackenziehouse
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Adults (16 yrs. & older):$12.50 plus tax; Children 8-15 yrs.: $10.50 plus tax.
Spirit Walk
Saturday, October 25 - Three times available At 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
Let your imagination take over as they lead you through downtown alleys and lane ways to discover some of Toronto’s reputedly haunted buildings ….
Return to gas-lit historic Mackenzie House and soothe your goose bumps with mulled cider and biscuits as you hear about the ghost stories associated with the house.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Adults (16 yrs. & older): $12.50 plus tax; Children 8-15 yrs.: $10.50 plus tax
Contact them at 416-392-6915 or email machouse@toronto.ca
The webpage is at http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=8ccf1d18ed7a0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
Their Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/mackenziehouse
The story of of William Lyon Mackenzie is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Lyon_Mackenzie
