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Ballads and Tales of the War of 1812

The Battle of York and Other Ballads and Tales of the War of 1812 Presented by: Museum Services Date: March 31, 2012 Event Time(s):11:00 AMWebsite: www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/fabled_city.htm Email: marketgallery@toronto.ca Phone:416-392-7604 Costs: Free Other: Please RSVP as seating is limited. From tales about Tecumseh to little known lore of York, storytellers Lorne Brown and Pat Bisset present stories and ballads from the war of 1812. Hear the earliest folk ballad that mentions Toronto (York) and a Toronto school inspector's story – these captivating tales weave together to form a folkloric fabric of the War of 1812 all in the Market Gallery's exhibit ""Finding the Fallen: The Battle of York Remembered"" (exhibit on display from March 3 until September). Stroytellers: Lorne Brown and Pat Bisset Location:Market Gallery 95 Front Street East Map to this event Public Transit:TTC Trip Planner Downtown Bicentennial/War 1812, History. Event Details. Location: 95 Front Street East