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Battle of Ogdensburg

February 25, 2012 to February 26, 2012 – Prescott & Ogdensburg On Feb. 22, 1813, Lt. Col. Red George Macdonnell and the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles crossed the frozen St. Lawrence River to defeat their American rivals, the First U.S. Rifle Regiment. The b… Organized by Local Groups | Type: 1812 regional event
War of 1812 Bicentennial Symposium

February 25, 2012 all day – Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph A History Conference Opening Keynote Donald Graves: Historian and Author "Whither the War of 1812?: A Scholar of the Conflict Reviews Four Decades of Work in the Field and Prognosticates about the F… Organized by Living History Conference | Type: 1812 regional event
The Accidental Commander

February 25, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm – Ogdensburg Public Library American Brigadier-General Thomas Brigdum Benedict of De Kalb commanded the northern frontier from Sackets Harbor to Salmon River from June to December 1812. Many people have heard of General Jacob B… Organized by Tim Cryderman | Type: 1812 community event

English Country Dancing in Morrisburg

February 26, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm – Allan Hall Special Guest Caller: Nigel Kilby Come learn about this joyful, centuries old folk dance, celebrate the 1812 Bicentennial and prepare for a Regency Ball on Canada Day. For more information, contac… Organized by Sara Lawson | Type: 1812 workshop

Political Life in 1812

February 29, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – South Edwardsburgh Community Centre Learn about the political turmoil and dangers in voting in 1812 from author Charles D. Anderson at the South Edwardsburgh Community Centre. This talk is perfect for those wanting to participate in o… Organized by Spencerville Mill Foundation | Type: 1812 workshop

Primitive Shoeshoe Biathlon

March 3, 2012 from 8am to 4pm – Massena Rod & Gun Club This is an event for outdoor enthusiast with a penchant for shooting black powder. The fundraiser organized by the Fort La Présentation Association and Forsyth’s Rifles is to raise money for the camp… Organized by Fred Hanss | Type: fundraiser
Bonnets & Reticule

March 3, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm – Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Town Hall, Upstairs Cost: $20 per person. Learn how to fashion your own bonnets and reticules, with this series of workshops on historical dressmaking. Pattern and supply information will be emailed toregistrants. Th… Organized by Spencerville Mill Foundation | Type: 1812 workshops

What to Wear to the Bicentennial

March 10, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm – Bath Fire Hall Cost: $5 per person Join three reenactors and dressmakers for an information session on dressing the part in Regency Upper Canada: Mardi MacFarlane, Canadian Fencibles & Civilians in the Midst o… Organized by Fairfield-Gutzeit Society | Type: 1812 workshops

English Country Dancing in Morrisburg

March 11, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm – Allan Hall Special Guest Caller: Nigel Kilby Come learn about this joyful, centuries old folk dance, celebrate the 1812 Bicentennial and prepare for a Regency Ball on Canada Day. For more information, contac… Organized by Sara Lawson | Type: 1812 workshop

1812 Dinner & Talk

March 18, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9pm – Red George Pub Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun related to the War of 1812. Historian Donald E. Graves will speak on War of 1812 hero Thomas Pearson - t… Organized by Spencerville Mill Foundation | Type: 1812 community event

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