With the June 27^th launch fast approaching, those wanting an early look at The Ward Uncovered: The Archaeology of Everyday Life should check out excerpts by Karolyn Smardz Frost and Arlene Chan published in the Toronto Star this past weekend. Uncovering the politics of minstrel shows and examining an early Chinatown pharmacy, the excerpts use the material culture recovered from the Ward as the point of departure for exploring less well known social and cultural narratives from Toronto’s past. With artifacts sown throughout the book, similarly giving rise to diverse narratives, The Ward Uncovered, marries historical and archaeological research into informative vignettes situated in a common space but capturing the breadth of a city’s early history.

TMHC is proud of our role in communicating and uncovering this past. As editors, authors and archaeologists, on site, in the lab and at the lectern, TMHC staff have been and continue to be engaged in understanding and commemorating one of the most significant historical sites in Ontario.

Join us in celebrating this history throughout the month of June leading up to the book’s release:

• Stay tuned for more excerpts!
• June 19^th 7:00 pm – Thought Exchange Series panel discussion, Toronto Reference Library
• June 20^th – 22^nd – The Ward Cabaret (Luminato), Berkeley Street Theatre (Downstairs)
• June 27^th 7:00 pm – Book Launch hosted by Coach House Books, The Arts & Letters Club