Monthly Archives: October 2011

Relive the War of 1812 Weekly “This Week in the War of 1812” Articles Now Online

Posted on October 31, 2011 by administrator

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Contact:  Jolene Priest 517-335-8155 Agency: Natural Resources As the nation prepares to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 is … Continue reading →

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Scope of bicentennial events will depend on funding

Posted on October 29, 2011 by administrator

HAMILTON COMMUNITY NEWS Wednesday, October, 26, 2011 By Abigail Cukier News Staff While it was announced that two Hamilton projects will receive funding from the federal government as part of the War of 1812 bicentennial commemoration, the Re-enactment of the … Continue reading →

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Maryland Gears Up for War of 1812 Bicentennial

Posted on October 29, 2011 by administrator

    By Tom George Capital News Service BALTIMORE — Maryland is getting ready for a “Star Spangled” bicentennial celebration. 2012 will mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, a critical moment in both U.S. and Maryland history. … Continue reading →

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Harperization of Canada in full swing with majority, critics say

Posted on October 29, 2011 by administrator

The Victoria Times Colonist By Randy Boswell, Postmedia News October 28, 2011 “Harper, Give Us Back Our Canada.” The message scrawled on the flight attendant’s placard — and waved defiantly during a recent union protest on Parliament Hill over the … Continue reading →

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QA’s to host War of 1812 events Slippery Hill battle helped American defenders avoid ‘huge pickle’

Posted on October 29, 2011 by administrator

  STARDEM.COM Friday, October 28, 2011 By CHRIS KNAUSS For The Star Review CENTREVILLE Local historian Mary Margaret Revell Goodwin delivered good news at the Board of Commissioners public meeting Sept. 13. According to Goodwin, a Program and Events Advisory … Continue reading →

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New war exhibit tells story of 1812 from all four sides

Posted on October 29, 2011 by administrator

CENTRETOWN NEWS   Friday, 28 October 2011 By Daniel Fish A new exhibit at the Canadian War Museum will present the War of 1812 from four different points of view when it opens alongside the government’s bicentennial celebrations next June. … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial War of 1812

Posted on October 28, 2011 by administrator

TOURISIMNIAGARA.COM Welcome to the Bicentennial War of 1812 The Niagara region plays host to breathtaking panoramas, luscious landscape, delectable foods, and delicious, award-winning wines. In 2012, the whole world will be looking to its doorstep to commemorate the 200th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Plans under way for battle bicentennial

Posted on October 28, 2011 by administrator

BY JANET ROMAKER BLADE STAFF WRITER War of 1812 commemoration is slated at River Raisin site Home » North 0 Published: 10/26/2011 – Updated: 1 day ago Plans under way for battle bicentennial War of 1812 commemoration is slated at … Continue reading →

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Hamilton’s 1812 plans hinge on federal, provincial funding

Posted on October 28, 2011 by administrator

Friday, October 28, 2011 Subscription Today’s Paper Spec Auctions By Abigail Cukier While it was announced that two Hamilton projects will receive funding from the federal government as part of the War of 1812 bicentennial commemoration, key bicentennial projects — … Continue reading →

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Relive the War of 1812 Weekly “This Week in the War of 1812” Articles Now Online

Posted on October 28, 2011 by administrator

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Contact:  Jolene Priest 517-335-8155 Agency: Natural Resources October 26, 2011 As the nation prepares to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War … Continue reading →

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