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- Besides the history and potential the Bicentennial offers Eastern Ontario in developing economically? The fashion, the balls, the events - it is going to be a fun few years!
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The Alliance left a comment for Alicia Wanless
"Hello Michael
The best way for you share your event with our community is to upload your event here:
http://celebrate1812.ca/events
Just click the "add +" button and you will be guided through the rest!
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Michael J Chavoustie left a comment for Alicia Wanless
"Hi Alicia,
We're still putting the finishing touches on our Bicentennial event here in Cape Vincent, but I'd like to possibly submit some info to you so that we can begin to get the word out there. What is the best way for me to…"
Alicia Wanless replied to Marianne Mullan's discussion Needed: Woman's Regency Wear to Rent or Buy
"It all depends on how much you want to wear it, Marianne. Renting is a great option if you only want to wear it once. Otherwise, it gets expensive. The Alliance does have some dresses, as you know, for rent.
If you enjoy sewing, Regency…"
simon ellis replied to Alicia Wanless's discussion Who is really nation-building?
"Dear Alicia. Its clear that many things contribute to national identities. For the last ten years I used to work for UNESCO including on issues of cultural diversity and have seen many such issues around the world. Peace building intercultural…"
Alicia Wanless is attending The Alliance's event
1812 Dinner Series • Period Uniforms at Red George Public House
October 21, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun related to the War of 1812.Join René Chartrand for a talk on Uniforms during the War of 1812.Come for a period dinner or a drink, but be sure to reserve your space each month in advance - as there are only 27 spaces available. Call the Red George at +1.613.925.8800 to save your place.About René:Educated at the University of Montreal Rene Chartrand joined the National Historic Sites Service of Parks…See More
Alicia Wanless replied to Alicia Wanless's discussion A recommendation and a Question?
"Thanks, Joç. I haven't seen these patterns yet. In the end we did combine a tall coat and a American revolutionary war coat, which worked, but it would be great to have a pattern for the court tails. Please let me know how you find their…"
Joç replied to Alicia Wanless's discussion A recommendation and a Question?
"Hi Alicia,
A table that was very popular at a festival I went to last month makes patterns that resemble what you're looking for. http://www.neheleniapatterns.com/english/englishsite.html They're located in Germany but as I…"
simon ellis replied to Alicia Wanless's discussion Can the Bicentennial Lead to Lasting Economic Development?
"I guess noone has commented on this, but it is important. I work on helping countries estblish the impact of their heritage and 'cultural industries'.
some areas where one could trace impact and where emphasis on outcomes might be…"
simon ellis replied to Alicia Wanless's discussion Canadian Identity Building?
"Identity is a very personal thing. Ive worked a lot in cultural theory and it is now well recognised that people have multiple identities, but as Ive just said in another post war is a really awful thing, but it really asks big questions of a…"
Robert Scott replied to Alicia Wanless's discussion Canadian Identity Building?
"British influence it might of been as a British Territiory of the time , British make up I fear not, Pioneers came from many lands from oversea's African Colonies : many wide and varied European Countries pioneers from all parts of the globe,…"
Michael Berk replied to Alicia Wanless's discussion Spencerville Mill Ball & Heritage Fair in the group English Country Dancers
"Unfortunately for those who wanted to attend it, the Regency Ball in Spencerville has sold out few weeks ago. Due to popular demand, we've added another option: 3 dance workshops + Friday Dance (period dress suggested and live band, Playford…"
John Harding is attending Alicia Wanless's event
1812 Dinner & Talk at Red George Pub
April 15, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine period cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun related to the War of 1812. For April, Robert Henderson will speak on War Stories on the Eastern Frontier. By 1813 this porous frontier lit up with enemy incursions, dulled only by undeclared non-aggression pacts between some border communities. Many lost War stories of heroes, spies, and villains from this region are both unique and surprising. A selection of these tales will be presented in…See More
Alicia Wanless left a comment for Alicia Wanless
"They sure did. We found the model for Michael's coat in a book called Napoleon and the Empire of Fashion. It's court dress, so very flashy.
In the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice (BBC is usually pretty accurate), they have a form of…"
M Thomlison left a comment for Alicia Wanless
"Hi Alicia, I am working on a Town Crier outfit and we are trying to make something some what flashy. I have period Frock coat patterns, but are either single or double breasted. I seem to remember that your significant other had a…"
Michael Berk is attending Alicia Wanless's event
1812 Dinner & Talk at Red George Pub
April 15, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine period cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun related to the War of 1812. For April, Robert Henderson will speak on War Stories on the Eastern Frontier. By 1813 this porous frontier lit up with enemy incursions, dulled only by undeclared non-aggression pacts between some border communities. Many lost War stories of heroes, spies, and villains from this region are both unique and surprising. A selection of these tales will be presented in…See More
Alicia Wanless's Discussions
Butterick Corset Pattern
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Alliance Feb 24, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I had a chance to put together the Butterick B4669 Making History Corset pattern this weekend and thought…Continue
A recommendation and a Question?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alicia Wanless Oct 9, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
While searching for trims that would be suitable for a new dress, I came across this list of stores on Cloak and Corset. It's…Continue
Gloves
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alicia Wanless Oct 31, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm finding it a challenge to find good period gloves for men and women. Fortunately, I was able to pick up kid leather ladies gloves in Prescott, but I'd like to find more.…Continue
Who is really nation-building?
Started this discussion. Last reply by simon ellis Dec 17, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A recent article that stated "Canada is a nation not forged by…Continue
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Ever Fire a Cannon?
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
This week I was given a rare treat. The ever fabulous interpretation officers at Fort Wellington National Historic Site invited me to set off their cannon "Willy" before putting him away for the winter. I would love to tell you how stoic I was in firing the artillery, but alas there is video footage to the contrary - I jumped.
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Continue A Whirl of Announcements, But Where are the Battle Honours?
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
There has been much media coverage this past week regarding plans for commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Both the opinions regarding such initiatives and the dollar amounts assigned to commemorations seem to vary from article to article.…
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Hi Alicia,
I'm new at this format of e-communication but I have to say that I enjoy it. While my photo is not period accurate (as it is the 1880's NWMP uniform), at least it is historical so I thought I'd use it.
Is there a way to correct my first name as it appears "an Preston" instead of "Brian"?
Hi Alicia, I am working on a Town Crier outfit and we are trying to make something some what flashy. I have period Frock coat patterns, but are either single or double breasted. I seem to remember that your significant other had a style of frock coat that had a slight curve cut and
didn't close (Gananoque Period Clothing Workshop). We want to be able to see the waistcoat to add interest and braiding & buttons on the Frock coat. (Plus it may be a little less warm not having to button it up|) Did they have that style during 1812?
They sure did. We found the model for Michael's coat in a book called Napoleon and the Empire of Fashion. It's court dress, so very flashy.
In the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice (BBC is usually pretty accurate), they have a form of double breast jackets that don't close and look pretty interesting. These would work for the period too.
Hi Alicia,
We're still putting the finishing touches on our Bicentennial event here in Cape Vincent, but I'd like to possibly submit some info to you so that we can begin to get the word out there. What is the best way for me to transmit this info to you?
Michael
Hello Michael
The best way for you share your event with our community is to upload your event here:
http://celebrate1812.ca/events
Just click the "add +" button and you will be guided through the rest!
Thanks! Will most certainly do!
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