heritageservices@richmondhill.ca905-737-1818, ext. 6007

OPENDOORS

Saturday, May 11, 201910 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Key to Exploring your Community

Discover the heritage, architecture and culture Richmond Hill has to

offer at our 15 featured sites.

RichmondHill.ca/DoorsOpen

Map Locations

1. Lake St.George Field Centre 950 Bethesda Side Road

2. Swan Lake Centre for Conservation and Innovation1229 Bethesda Side Road

3. St. Mary and St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church11308 Yonge Street

4. The Hindu Temple Society of CanadaHindu Temple Richmond Hill10865 Bayview Avenue

5. Artifact Collections StorageOperations Centre 1200 Elgin Mills Road East

6. Thomas Boynton HouseRichmond Green Sports Centre and Park1300 Elgin Mills Road East

7. Richmond Hill Heritage Centre(Amos Wright House) 19 Church Street North

8. Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club 43 Church Street South – Behind Elgin Barrow Arena

9. Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame 43 Church Street South – 2nd floor of Elgin Barrow Arena

10. Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church10066 Yonge Street

11. St. Mary’s Anglican Church 10030 Yonge Street

12. Mill Pond Gallery - Richmond Hill Group of Artists 314 Mill Street

13. David Dunlap Observatory123 A Hillsview Drive

14. Emmanuel Anglican Church 15 MacKay Drive

15. Burr House and Guild Hall 528 - 530 Carrville Road

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Model A Owners of Canada Inc.At the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre

The Ford Motor Company of Canada played an important role in the Model A being distributed and enjoyed worldwide. Introduced December 2, 1927, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been produced for 18 years. This new Model A was designated a 1928 model and was available in four standard colors. The range of body styles ran from the Tudor at US$500 to the Town Car with a dual cowl at US$1200. In March 1930, Model A sales hit three million, and there were nine body styles available.

Come for this unique “selfie’ moment and learn more about the Model A!

Cycle Doors Open!Experience Doors Open the active and sustainable way - on two wheels!

To learn more about cycling in Richmond Hill visit: RichmondHill.ca/BikeRH

Doors Open locations are not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen bicycles.

On Exhibit at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre

December 8, 2018 – May 18, 2019

125 YEARS OFSLOVAK IMMIGRATION TO CANADA

HERITAGESERVICES

The first major wave of Slovak immigrants came in early the 1800s as pioneers to work the land, railroad and mines. They integrated well into Canadian society and many of their descendants became prominent figures in many areas of Canadian life. This exhibit looks at why they left their beloved homeland and the great contributions they made to Canada.

On loan from the Slovak Canadian Heritage Museum.

Richmond Hill – A bit of History Richmond Hill’s history dates as far back as 9000 B.C., when Paleo-Indigenous Peoples travelled through the area, following the caribou migration. Archaic Peoples followed from 7000 to 1000 B.C., setting up temporary camps in the deciduous forest as they tracked black bear and gathered berries. The area was also home to an Early-Iroquoian Village of five long houses dating back to the 13th century in the area of Lake Wilcox and a major Late-Iroquoian village of at least 11 structures functioned for fifty years in the 16th century near Yonge and Major Mackenzie.

In 1792, John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada issued a proclamation offering 200 acres to each immigrant who would cultivate or improve the land, resulting in an influx of settlers from the United States and British Isles.

In 1801, the area was known as Miles Hill, named after prominent settlers, Abner and James Miles. The settlement was renamed Richmond Hill around 1819, in honour of Charles Gordon Lennox the fourth Duke of Richmond and Governor General of British North America.

In the late 1800s the village incorporated and the arrival of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company’s electric train route established the area as part of the transportation network between Northern Ontario and Toronto. By 1906, a new train station was built on Centre Street East to accommodate two railways and local industries like the Trench Carriage Works and the Newton Tannery.

During WWI, Richmond Hill contributed to the Allied war effort, with 89 men proudly serving in Canada’s armed forces.

By 1916 the local rose-growing industry garnered international attention that brought with it stable growth allowing it to weather the Great Depression.

Before and after WWII, immigrants were drawn to the area’s employment opportunities and community groups. The David Dunlap Observatory opened and the Lions Club formed in the late 1930s.

By the 1960s, there was much to celebrate: a new hospital, directed by Dr. James Langstaff; a new arena; and the opening of Centennial Pool.

Over the last 50 years Richmond Hill has continued to grow while supporting culture and heritage with projects like a new Public Library and the Centre for the Performing Arts and has most recently acknowledged this development by becoming a City.

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Locations & Details

1. NEW! Lake St. George Field Centre950 Bethesda Side Road416-667-6295trca.ca/get-involved/events

• Stunning conservation property on the Oak Ridges Moraine surrounded by mixed woodlands, open meadows and a kettle lake making it home to fish and wildlife populations

• Tours of Davis Hall – The 1906 country home of Sir Robert Davis

• Free kettle lake boat tours aboard a solar powered pontoon boat 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Minimum 6 years of age. Pre-registration required. To book your tour, visit trca.ca/events-calendar/

2. NEW! Swan Lake Centre for Conservation and Innovation1229 Bethesda Side Road416-667-5186trca.ca/conservation/archaeologyyrdsb.ca/Programs/outdoored/swanlake/

• Explore this part of the Oak Ridges Moraine with red and jack pines, farmland and a natural kettle lake

• Exhibiting Archaeology Artifacts and Ecological finds

• Archaeology lab demonstrating the process of identifying and analyzing cultural artifacts

• Childrens Activites: Indigenous games, pottery mending, bug hunts, scavenger hunts

• Self-guided hikes

3. St. Mary and St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church11308 Yonge Street 416-800-3333 smsj.ca

• One of the oldest congregations to preserve its traditions, rituals and theological beliefs since its inception at the birth of Christianity

• Learn about the unique architecture and history of the church while enjoying Coptic art and music

4. The Hindu Temple Society of Canada - Hindu Temple Richmond Hill10865 Bayview Avenue 905-883-9109 htrh.ca

• The largest Hindu Temple in North America, built and run under the Agama Sastra traditions

• The temple was designed by V. Janakiramana Sthapathi, who hails from the same family of architects that built the famous Big Temple in Tanjavur, South India, during the 9th - 13th century period

5. Artifact Collections Storage Operations Centre1200 Elgin Mills Road East 905-780-2927

• Houses thousands of artifacts dating back over a century

• Behind the scenes look at the City of Richmond Hill Heritage, Sports Hall of Fame and Public Art Collection

• Learn how artifacts are catalogued, preserved and maintained

6. Thomas Boynton House1300 Elgin Mills Road East richmondHill.ca/boyntonhouse

• A classic Ontario farmhouse built in 1875

• Featuring Arts Alexander Mackenzie High School student show “Fiasco”

7. Richmond Hill Heritage Centre (Amos Wright House)

19 Church Street North 905-780-3802 richmondhill.ca/heritagecentre

• The Amos Wright House is a well-preserved example of an Ontario Regency style cottage

• Built in 1840 by Amos Wright, the first Reeve of Markham Township

• Today, it’s home to the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre and surrounded by picturesque Amos Wright Park

• A special Mother’s Day tea will be held throughout the day! Call ahead to reserve*

• The gift shop features specialty teas and books about Richmond Hill

• On exhibit: “Canadian Slovak Exhibit” and “A Lifetime Day by Day ”

8. Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club43 Church Street South Behind Elgin Barrow Arena north-east corner of parking lot 416-239-3718 rhlawnbowling.com

• Formed in 1918 by some of Richmond Hill’s most prominent citizens

• Try your hand at lawn bowling in this resort-like atmosphere!

• Tour the clubhouse and view artifacts related to the club’s history

• Refreshments offered

9. Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame43 Church Street South Elgin Barrow Arena - 2nd floor905-884-1368, ext. 225 richmondhill.ca/sportshall

• Honouring athletes and builders whose sports achievements have had a lasting impact on the community

• Exhibits include sports memorabilia dating back to the early 20th century

10. Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church10066 Yonge Street 905-884-4211 rhpresbyterian.ca

• Built in 1880 in the Gothic Revival style, with unique patterned bricks• Pancake breakfast (served 9 - 11 a.m.)*

• The cemetery houses grave markers dating from 1806 to the present

• Learn about the octagonal vault or “dead house” located in the cemetery

• Demonstrations on the 100-year-old Casavant Organ

11. St. Mary’s Anglican Church10030 Yonge Street 905-884-2227 saintmaryschurch.ca

• Built in 1872, it’s the oldest remaining church in the original village core

• The structure reflects the Gothic Revival design

and is a scaled-down version of St. James Cathedral in Toronto

• Guided tours of the historic chapel, the modern church and the Arnold Indoor Burial Plot

12. Mill Pond Gallery – Richmond Hill Group of Artists314 Mill Street 905-770-7449 rhga.ca

• Celebrating over 40 years in the community!

• Founded in 1978, the Richmond Hill Group of Artists opened the Mill Pond Gallery in 1994

• Refreshments offered

13. NEW! David Dunlap Observatory123 A Hillsview Driverichmondhill.ca/DDO

• Let’s Celebrate International Astronomy Day!• Since 1935, The Observatory has been a research

centre for the University of Toronto’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and is now a facility for public education and outreach.

• Participate in Astronomy themed activities by the University of Western Ontario, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the David Dunlap Observatory Defenders.

• Tour YLab maker space and view both modern and heritage metalworking machinery

• Guided Historic tours of the Administration Building and Telescope

14. Emmanuel Anglican Church15 MacKay Drive 905-881-8198 emmanuelanglican.com

• Building and furnishings relocated to this site from Hanlon’s Point - Toronto Islands

• Interior is cedar-lined, providing warmth and a lovely space for worship

• “Our Life in Christ” tapestry by Karen Pascal displayed behind the altar

• Light refreshments offered

15. Burr House and Guild Hall528 & 530 Carrville Road 905-884-0327 burrhousefiberarts.com or hillpotters.ca

• The Burr House was built in 1820 by Rowland Burr• The Guild Hall, built in 1857 by the Evangelical

Association of North America, was moved to this site in 1978

• The Guild Hall is now the working studios of two local guilds: the Burr House Spinners and Weavers guild and the Hill Potters guild

• Demonstrations of weaving, spinning, pottery making and quilting

• Tea and scones available for purchase in the Tea Room*

*Nominal fees apply

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Doors Open PassportMake sure to collect your sticker at each site!

Lake St.George Field Centre

Swan Lake Centre for Conservation and Innovation

St. Mary & St. Joesph Coptic Orthodox Church

Hindu Temple Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill Artifacts Collections Storage

Thomas Boynton House

Richmond Hill Heritage Centre

Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club

Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame

Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church

St. Mary’s Anglican Church

Mill Pond Gallery

David Dunlap Observatory

Emmanuel Anglican Church

Burr House and Guild Hall

Please Note: some sites have limited capacity, waiting times for entry may occur