Join us for the final event in the 1812 Dinner Series, featuring return speaker Major John Grodzinski.The final talk will cover Canadians who served overseas in the British Army during the Napleonic War: Spain, the rest of Europe and Waterloo.Joe Last, a retired archeologist, will treat us to a special walk through of Fort Wellington before the dinner series at 4:30. (Meet at 370 Vankoughnet St.)Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun…See More

No sewing required. Bonnets, fascinators, mopcaps and top hats. Registrants will be provided with the bonnet, fascinator or mopcap pattern and a  millinery tutorial will be given.  Bring your machine or hot glue gun to put the finishing touches on your chapeau if you desire.If you have finished any of your other creations from this Regency Series---Bring them and Brag!!! Complete packages or accessories will be available for purchase to take the guess work out of which materials to choose. Cost…See More

Enjoy the live music of the Playford Players with David Smukler as a caller while you take a turn at English Country Dancing in the Spencerville Town Hall.  Period Clothing required; Dancing mostly reserved for those with experience or who took workshops. English Country Dance package consists of two workshops and a ticket to the Ball, Saturday, June 22. …See More

Bring your machine and scissors and you receive a tutorial in cutting and construction. Registrants will be provided with an overview on men’s waistcoat, poet shirt or corset pattern. You will be provided a list of supplies needed.   Cost is $20.00 per person (bring your own pattern and supplies) or you can purchase patterns for $15.00 each. *Patterns will be custom cut to the measurements you provide.For more information/to register contact Robert Blackmon at roberteblackmon@gmail.comSee More

You will be provided a list of supplies needed.  Bring your machine and you will be given a personalized  tutorial of cutting and construction. Cost is $20.00 per person (bring your own pattern and supplies).  Pre-ordered patterns are available for $15.00 per pattern. * Patterns will be custom cut to the measurements you provide.For more information/to register contact Robert Blackmon at roberteblackmon@gmail.comSee More

This is the first in a series of classes that will introduce you to the fashions of 1812. For starters we will “put you in the mood” to better prepare you and your mate to participate in Spencerville’s Heritage Fair June 21-23. Subsequent hands-on classes will help you better understand the  materials, patterns and construction of  garments of the regency period. Complete packages will be available for purchase to take the guess work out of which materials to choose. Cost is $20.00 per person…See More

With an aim of engaging new audiences in history, the Heritage Fair invites Regency re-enactors, English Country Dancers,  Janeites and others to partake in living history. Programming includes: An English Country Dance WeekendA Guinness World Record AttemptWorkshops, such as Duelling 101, Dying in Battle, Period Cooking and How to Become an Accomplished LadyA SkirmishElection Re-enactment And MoreRe-enactors participating in the skirmish and offering an open camp experience will recieve meals,…See More

Learn how you can be a part of the War of 1812 (OK, 1813) Bicentennial along the St. Lawrence River next year.This presentation will unveil our events, marketing plans and suggestions for individuals, groups and businesses looking to be a part of this major tourism initiative for 2013. Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun related to the War of 1812.Join us for dinner or a drink, but be sure to reserve your space each month in advance - as…See More

EMC News - Hands-across-the-border will be the order-of-the-day at an introductory workshop on War-of-1812-era domestic arts for women at Ogdensburg's Dobisky Center Saturday, Nov. 3, starting at 9 a.m.Mardi MacFarlane from Prescott will join Lynette Lundy-Beck from Sackets Harbor, NY and George Cherepon from Star Lake, NY as instructors at Women's History Day. They will lead workshops on bonnet and making chatelaine and demonstrations of English country-dance, along with readings from letters…See More

Come join us February 22-24th 2013 as the towns of Prescott and Ogdensburg commemorate the Battle of Ogdensburg.Activities will occur on both sides of the border; ranging from dinner, fireworks and english country dancing to skirmish and battle reenactments. Visit us on FacebookView our Website …See More

Do you think the War of 1812 Bicentennial should be commemorated to the extent it has?Join two well-known thinkers as they mentally battle this topic out at the Great Canadian Debate on November 7th.The series is organised by the Mcdonald-Laurier Institute and hosted by the Canadian War Museum. See More

Bicentennial Military Re-enactment Weekend July 13-14, 2013To commemorate the Bicentennial of the historic "Battle that Saved Canada" -- when Lt.Col Joseph W. Morrison's 1200-man "Corps of Observation" defeated an American army three times its size -- we invite you to take part in a spectacular weekend reliving these momentous times near Upper Canada Village on 13-14 July 2013.Over 500 living history reenactors representing naval, artillery, band and infantry units from across Canada and the US…See More

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