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Vol. 1, No.1 December 2010
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Niagara 2012-2014 The Niagara Region/Frontier was the scene of the hardest fighting of the War of 1812. Based on casualty lists, half the casualties suffered by combatants during the war take place within 35 miles/55 kilometres of the Niagara River. The forts along the river changed hands repeatedly and the most famous stand up firefights of the war take place along the Niagara at Chippawa and Lundy’s Lane. Most of the famous, and infamous, Generals of the war served in the area. Brock, Drummond, Scott, Brown, and Harrison; all spent time serving in Niagara. The worst day of fighting, Lundy’s Lane, and the longest siege of the war, Fort Erie. Important naval engagements take place within cannon shot of either side of the Niagara River. Capture of the Detroit and Caledonia, Capture of the Ohio and Somers. Squadrons of warships, some amongst the largest afloat at that time, patrolled the shores of Niagara. John Norton and Red Jacket are two of the famous Native leaders operating in the Niagara area. John Norton allied to the British and Red Jacket allied to the Americans. The remnants of Tecumseh’s army served in Niagara in the last year of the war. No other region can claim, British, American, Canadian, Native and Naval operations combined in one area and on the scale of events in Niagara. Combined operations at divisional level were about 5000 men in a division. That’s some of the quick facts about the military side of things. But what does that have to do with life in 21st century Niagara - Keep reading the Newsletter in the months to come!
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Isaac Brock - 200 Years Ago War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee “What better place in Canada to showcase the events and activities surrounding the War of 1812, than here in Niagara-on-the-Lake with our celebrated historical heritage. The events being planned for 2012 through 2014 will be highly educational, as well as entertaining for the public,” said the Lord Mayor.
A Bicentennial Committee to coordinate the events has been set up by the town.
Some of the planned events include re-enactments of several battles of the War of 1812, as well as a poignant documentation of the effects of war on the civilian population. There will be many public and secondary school projects, keynote events involving visiting dignitaries, as well as musical and fireworks displays.
Niagara-on-the-Lakes War of 1812 Bicentennial needs special volunteers! |
In our busy, modern, lives; why should people in Niagara stop to consider the War of 1812. Well, for one, this region was the centre of the entire conflict. The hub of military action was the Niagara Region - here are some of the facts.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Gary Burroughs officially kicked off the town's plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 at a special Unveiling Ceremony held last December 5th at Navy Hall, Niagara-on-the-Lake, by unveiling the Bicentennial logo, designed to serve as a cornerstone symbol for the celebrations.
Volunteering is a hard decision, and one that means a long-term commitment. Niagara-on the-Lake's War of 1812 Bicentennial is in need of hundreds of volunteers. Volunteers from all walks of Life and skill sets; from retired people, carpenters, seamstresses to public speakers... yes, all walks of life.