Poster for Letters of Gratitude Writing Event. Saturday, November 4. Session One: 10AM - 11AM. Toronto's First Post Office. In the background, a close-up photo of a field of poppies and snippets of a handwritten letter, with silhouettes of a group of soldiers walking up a hill.
Poster for Letters of Gratitude Writing Event. Saturday, November 4. Session One: 10AM - 11AM. Toronto's First Post Office. In the background, a close-up photo of a field of poppies and snippets of a handwritten letter, with silhouettes of a group of soldiers walking up a hill.

Honour those who’ve served

by writing a thank-you letter to a Veteran.

Letters of Gratitude

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, join Toronto’s First Post Office to honour those who have served our country and secured our freedoms, past and present, by writing a thank-you letter to a Veteran. Using Toronto’s First Post Office’s quills, ink, specialty paper and wax seals, these letters will then be mailed to Veterans in the region, residing in retirement and nursing homes. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Legion. All ages welcome. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited!

About Toronto’s First Post Office

Built in 1833, Toronto’s First Post Office is a museum and full-service Canada Post outlet operated by The Town of York Historical Society. As a museum, Toronto’s First Post Office serves as a hub for sharing the history of the Town of York and the City of Toronto. The Post Office also hosts monthly Letter Writing Socials organized by the Toronto Letter Writers Society.

Poster for Letters of Gratitude Writing Event. Saturday, November 4. Session One: 10AM - 11AM. Toronto's First Post Office. In the background, a close-up photo of a field of poppies and snippets of a handwritten letter, with silhouettes of a group of soldiers walking up a hill.

(Photo credits: Toronto’s First Post Office / Town of York Historical Society)

 

Event details

Hosted by: Toronto’s First Post Office | Town of York Historical Society

Type of event: letter writing event

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Start time: There are three sessions to choose from, please select one:

  • Session One @ 10:00 AM ET
  • Session Two @ 12:00 PM ET
  • Session Three @ 2:00 PM ET

Duration: 1 hour per session

Cost: $10.00 + tax

Location: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N1

Booking links:

 

Contact Details: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N1, Canada; 416-865-1833, info@tos1stpo.com, townofyork.com

 

Accessibility: There is a stair-free entrance at the rear of the building. Enter the courtyard behind the Post Office building from the laneway just east of 262 Adelaide Street East, or just south of the Post House Condo on George Street. Look for the ramp and a sign that says “Toronto’s First Post Office.”

Refund policy: Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.