Daily Archives: June 2, 2012

Birding events to take place in Sackets Harbor

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 SACKETS HARBOR — A series of birding walks is scheduled to take place in the village to coincide with the War of 1812 bicentennial. The events are scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9, Aug. 25 … Continue reading →

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Ready to Reenact War of 1812

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Simcoe.com Stan Howe, staff | Jun 01, 2012 – 2:17 PM | Celebrate Barrie touches on 1812 200th   1812 Encampment – Heritage Park Friday, June 1 – 10:00am to 8:00pm Saturday, June 2 – 10:00am to 8:00pm Sunday, June … Continue reading →

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War of 1812 exhibit at military museum

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Friday, June 1, 2012 The Expositor   ____ Displays featuring weaponry, uniforms and the spartan lifestyle of soldiers during the War of 1812 are featured at a display at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum on Greenwich Street. Tucked at the … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Set Includes Star-Spangled Banner Silver Coin

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Silver Coins Today June 1, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser Beginning at Noon (Eastern) today, June 1, 2012, the United States Mint began offering a limited edition commemorative coin product for sale to the public. The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial … Continue reading →

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Can the world record be beat in Spencerville?

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War of 1812 bicentennial event this weekend By ALANAH DUFFY, THE RECORDER AND TIMES This weekend, the village of Spencerville will resemble the setting of a Jane Austen novel. As part of the War of 1812 bicentennial, the Spencerville Mill … Continue reading →

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Replica War of 1812 cannon dedicated

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WIVB.com 01 Jun 2012 Brian Tabor Posted by: Eli George NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A town is celebrating its bicentennial by remembering the war that took place as it was born. The Town of Niagara dedicated a replica of a … Continue reading →

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Pembroke plans opening ceremony for bicentennial celebration June 9

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The Daily News Online Saturday, June 2, 2012 By Dorothy Lawrence Daily News Correspondent PEMBROKE — The town bicentennial celebration continues its series of monthly events with an opening ceremony from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the … Continue reading →

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Arcadia student wins statewide contest

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delmarvanow.com Jun. 2, 2012 Written by Carol Vaughn Staff Writer OAK HALL — A painting by an Arcadia High School art student won first place in a statewide contest connected to Virginia’s OpSail 2012 event. Allysin Mason had her painting … Continue reading →

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