The number who were Black can only be guessed at. Some were freeborn, others had escaped slavery from the

September 2012 (Vol 16, No 4)
September 2012 · Volume 16 · No. 4 · 11 pages
September 2012 issue of The Fife and Drum.
Volume 16, Number 4. 11 pages.
Original printed pages
Articles in this issue
May 12, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Visits Fort York To Award Battle Honours On August 15, the 200th
May 12, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Ontario Model Soldier Society The Ontario Model Soldier Society held its annual show at Fort York on September 8,
May 12, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
10 The Fife and Drum Credit: Kathy Mills
May 12, 2026
by
David, Roberts
“Particularly Torontoesque”: Commemorating the Centennial of Part 1: 1912 by David Roberts As 1912 opened, only sketchy plans existed
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
As President of the Officers’ Mess of His Majesty’s Garrison at York, I wish to advise you that the
May 12, 2026
by
Jason, Monaghan
Sir Isaac Brock has been almost forgotten by the wider population of Guernsey. He has been overshadowed by his
May 12, 2026
by
Bob, Kennedy
Fort York Armoury stands at the intersection of Canada’s wars and the social history of Toronto. The first soldiers
May 12, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Bicentennial Timeline: October to December Oct. The Coloured Corps of Black volunteers, formed in August, reached full strength when
May 11, 2026
by
Kristine Williamson
Compiled by Nawfal Sheikh JANUARY Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball: Queen Charlotte Salutes Scotland Sat. January 21, 1 to 10:30
May 11, 2026
by
David O'Hara
Once a winning conceptual scheme is selected, the objective will be to expedite the design and construction processes and
May 12, 2026
by
Patrisha, Robertson
Surrounded by development, Fort York appears to be a green oasis of peace and serenity. But that would be









