Scarborough Historical Society

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Scarborough Historical Society

Rush to Danger: Medics In the Line of Fire

Presented by Ted Barris, author Stories of Medical personnel and the evolution of battlefield medicine in combat throughout history leading up to the deadliest in World War 11 who did not flee to safety but rushed to assist. The Scarborough … Continue reading

Tales of Toronto Transit

Presented by Trevor Parkins, Transit Historian             A presentation of amazing vintage photographs, vintage film footage and Lego replicas of TTC vehicles. The Scarborough Historical Society hosts programmes on the 4th Tuesday of each month from January to April and from … Continue reading

Programmes on Hold

Due to the ongoing issues associated with the Covid-19 Pandemic and rotating lockdowns, the Society's monthly programmes usually held at Bendale Library on the fourth Tuesday of the month are on hold indefinitely until restrictions are lifted and the Library … Continue reading

Battle of the Atlantic

Bendale Library 1515 Danforth Rd, Scarborough, ON

The Battle of the Atlantic, Canada’s longest continuous military engagement of the Second World War, lasted 2,074 days, claiming the lives of more than 4,000 men and women in the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the … Continue reading