195 years ago today, the Battle of New Years Day. New Orleans. Dave. Three days of miserable weather followed the British reconnaissance-in-force battle of 28...
Event: The War of 1812 in the Western Territories What: Lecture Start Time: Thursday, January 21 at 7:30pm End Time: Thursday, January 21 at 8:30pm Where: Fort...
Those of you who remember the Fort Meigs cannon theft will empathize. Please keep your eyes open! -- Sioux ... Gentlemen, I post this on behalf of a friend: ...
Hi Everyone, Cate Desantis forward me information about this Symposium taking place at Wilfred Laurier University which has recently opened up to other time ...
Hi Everyone, There has been discussions at the provincial level regarding the minting of coins for the event however we have not have a provincial regional...
A couple years ago I asked the Royal Canadian Mint about a coin for 2012. Now might be a good time for us to start sending letters. The organizing committees...
============================== TO: "CROWN FORCES NORTH AMERICA" Unit Commanders, Please Inform your members ============================== I am ordered to...
Hello everyone, I'm new to the board and I have a question regarding research I'm doing for a biography. The subject refers to an instance during the war when...
Good day, List: One of the books I received for a gift at Christmas was Alvyn Austin, Elizabethtown: The Last of the Royal Townships,2009. It is privately...
Hello All, I'm hoping to find some clarifying information on haversacks. I recently made a haversack from the pattern by Roy Najecki. He bases this pattern...
I have a round hat kit from M. Brenkle & Co. The list of materials calls for a 1/4 inch black worsted wool tape or grosgrain ribbon for use as the hat band. Is...
The warmest of good wishes to everyone on this Christmas day! May your hearts be filled with joy, gratitude, and love . . . and may your stomachs be filled...
============================== TO: "CROWN FORCES NORTH AMERICA" Unit Commanders, Please Inform your members ============================== I am ordered to...
Thank you for the welcome. I am a camp follower attached to the IMUC's and will be starting into my second year shortly. I do not carry arms and prefer to cook...
Addendum to Winter Gazette Naval Establishments Crown Forces North America Longboat Flotilla The following craft are to be added to the list of participant...
From the Niagara Falls Review. I happened on it purely by chance, looking for something else. http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2186919 ...
Greetings All In case any of the list members have missed this announcement. Paul Kelly Fort York Management Board "We're absolutely delighted to announce that...
From the obituary: "...a noted Naval historian and designer of replica ships, including the Pride of Baltimore I and II, the pungy schooner "Lady Maryland,"...
Congratulations Mark! That is great news! David Brunelle ... From: Mark Dickerson To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 4:20 PM ...
I apologize for bringing up business on this site! I have just discovered a pair of black, rough side out, buckle shoes. By Fuggawee, in a size 9E with rubber...
Just announced today in Thamesville by the office of Pat Hoy (MPP for Chatham-Kent/ Essex) and Maria Van Bommel (MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) Mark Dickerson...
Reading over the proposals regarding Chatham/Kent, and in particular, plans for a monument to Tecumseh that will be on the same scale as Brock's monument at...
Well said Jim! I certainly agree with you and look forward to its completion. Nancy Island Historic Site will also be getting a new multi-million dollar...
Congratulations to Fort York and look forward to seeing the Visitor Centre completed. The location will certainly draw more attention to the site and...
Great words of wisdom Ron! You hit it bang on! Well Done! David Brunelle Project Director SGB 1812 -2012 ... From: ronpontiac To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com ...
Hello, I just joined the list, primarily to learn of any plans for War of 1812 Bicentennial activities (in searching through messages, nothing popped out at...
Also I would just like to add that no majors funds have been committed to any projects in any regions via the provinces War of 1812 Secretariat. Any major...