Sherlock Holmes Day at the BSM

Date: Sunday, July 20
Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum
Tickets: Free, registration is encouraged

Step into the world of mystery, deduction, and intrigue, and celebrate the greatest detective in literary history. This event is in partnership with The Bootmakers of Toronto, the Canadian Sherlock Holmes Society. Learn about the shoes of 19th-century England, and how they left their mark on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories with Donald Zaldin and Barbara Rusch. Listen to a live radio play inspired by the Sherlock Holmes stories. Put your Sherlockian knowledge to the test with a fun and fast-paced trivia game! Compete for exciting prizes and showcase your expertise on all things Sherlock Holmes. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the detective or newly intrigued by his world, this event promises an unforgettable journey into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes!

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Agenda

1:00 pm – Footwear in 19th-century England and in the Sherlockian Canon presented by Donald Zaldin & Barbara Rusch
2:00 pm – Sherlock Holmes Radio Play Sherlock Holmes: A Comedy of Errors starring Mike Ranieri, Jeff Rosenthal, and Gregory Hertel
3:00 pm – Sherlock Holmes Trivial Pursuit Quiz and Prize Giveaways, presented by The Bootmakers of Toronto

Please check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. All programming is included with our Free Sundays admission. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.

ABOUT THE BOOTMAKERS OF TORONTO:

The Bootmakers of Toronto is an esteemed community of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts and literary aficionados based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1972, the group takes its name from a reference in “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” In the story, a boot belonging to Sir Henry Baskerville is retrieved from a bog and inside the boot is a label inscribed “Meyers, Toronto.”

As one of the oldest Sherlockian societies in Canada, the Bootmakers have dedicated themselves to the appreciation, study, and celebration of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s works and the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes. The group brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for mystery, deductive reasoning, and Victorian literature.

The Bootmakers are more than a literary society—they are a vibrant community that fosters connection, inspiration, and an enduring love for the master detective and his world. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar or a newcomer to Baker Street, the Bootmakers of Toronto warmly welcome anyone eager to join the adventure.

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