Daily Archives: October 4, 2012

Ready for a ‘weekend to remember’

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NiagaraThisWeek Melinda Cheevers | Oct 04, 2012 Battle of Queenston Heights commemorative events to span three days Organizers behind next weekend’s Battle of Queenston Heights commemoration weekend outlined the schedule of events during a briefing on Tuesday at the Queenston … Continue reading →

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Experience the War of 1812 Bicentennial through film, food, art, talks, exhibitions and scary tours at 28 events this month

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by angelene on October 2, 2012 October 1, 2012 The City’s museums are celebrating October is History Month with 28 events that focus on the War of 1812. The bicentennial commemoration of this pivotal event in Toronto’s history will engage … Continue reading →

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By the Way: Battle of Queenston Heights

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By Byron Kroeger (October 04, 2012) Last week I provided an update on the U.S. Civil War during this period in 1862. This week I would like to do the same with the War of 1812, now in its bicentennial … Continue reading →

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HISTORY: Descendants of War of 1812 general to visit Thorold next week

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THOROLD – On Wednesday, Oct. 10, starting at 5:30 p.m., the City of Thorold will hold a reception to welcome the descendants of Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, the officer who assumed responsibility from Major General Isaac Brock after he was … Continue reading →

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War of 1812 Comes to Romeo Cemetery Walk

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thetimesherald.com Oct 3, 2012 Written by Barbara Merryfield Historic Romeo Cemetery / Jason Arnott This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, which is often called America.s second war of independence. On Saturday, Oct. 13 2012, the Romeo … Continue reading →

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