On this date, 200 years ago, a British squadron arrives at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and establishes a blockade of the bay. The squadron consists of the...
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Charles Fitton
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Feb 4, 2013 2:58 pm
The horse is still in there...(accountants will laugh at that) f...
We have purchased our own insurance just for this event, and it's not cheap. Anybody that comes to the Battle of the Thames MUST sign in and register as a...
Awesome! I certainly won't miss this event! "Major" Tom _____ From: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Dickerson We...
Hello all! Just to let you know that plans are being finalized to do the weeklong 1000 Islands Voyage down the St. Lawrence River from Kingston to Upper Canada...
Hello Ed, Looking forward to the Harve de Grace event. I've seen people post "timeline style" updates of troop movements leading to an event and if you decide...
Tom Congratulations on this. It would be correct for you to name yourself as "Commodore pro tem", as you will fulfill that role for the 1000 Islands Flotilla,...
The Fort Meigs Bentley Lecture Series presents "The Life of a War of 1812 Soldier" Dr. Larry Nelson, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History at Bowling Green...
__________________________________________ Friends - Is anyone aware of a possible "list" of 1812 Bicentennial monument projects that are being undertaken in...
The Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society (UTMRS) who portray the Royal Scots Light Company, have created a large memorial monument which will be erected...
Sackett's Harbour Battlefield Alliance is erecting a memorial to the members of the Crown Forces [British and Cdn.] here is a web address with the details:...
Bert Summerhayes has asked me to let the 1812 community know that Nancy lost her fight with mesothelioma this morning. Bert and Nancy are long time reenactors,...
Seko Akwekon, Hello All, It is hard to tell you and with great sorrow to tell you that Nancy Jensen has crossed over. She was a stalwart companion to Bert...
Sorry, I missed adding Nancy will be sent to rest at the Forrest and Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road in Sutton. Service on Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Thank...
This so much more eloquent than my post and truly speaks of Nancy. Thank you Kim for these words. Bruce Seko Akwekon, Hello All, It is hard to tell you and...
Kim Thanks for the sad news. I got it from Bruce Whittaker as well. I am going to try and make the funeral. Perhaps I'll see some familiar faces there....
Kim, on behalf of my unit, would you please extend our most heartfelt sympathies to Bert. Thanks. Roy. ________________________________ From: jbwhittaker...
Hello Group! Does anyone know off the top of their head what style of coat was being issued by the Plattsburg Depot in 1813? I am doing research on the 33rd US...
Aahnii (greetings) On-Gwe-Ho-Way is saddened by the news of the passing of such a wonderful
lady. We send our thoughts and wishes to Bert and her friends. Some...
Try looking in Rene Chartrand's book "A Most Warlike Appearance". There is another book out there, "The United States Army in the War of 1812" by John C...
It is with a heavy heart that we are to consider Nancy,s loss to both Burt and to the re-enacting community. You would be hard pressed to find a more "gentle...
___________________________________________ Friends - Thought you would be interested in seeing this talk from the keynote speaker at the U.S. National Prayer...
Hello all, I am new to this forum and am wanting to see if anyone has an 1796-1822 issue drummers sword. I am looking for a used one or one that i can pick up...
I never realized how close the British came to 're-conquering' the 13 Colonies. Darn! Is this what is referred to as 'purple prose,? Quite a nice little...
Those terrible Brits! Speaking English and carrying red, white and blue flags. I wonder if the Reverend was aware the British paid for the freedom of...
