Remember the Raid an Astounding Success in Gananoque

“Oye!  Oye!  Oye!” the voice of Brian Mabee, Town Crier for Gananoque rang out over the crowds.  “My lords and ladies, lend me thine ears!  MP Gord Brown, MPP Stephen Clark, Mayor Erika Demchuk, Miss Canada International Melanie Williamson, Chair Paul Scott, re-enactors!  Please sing along to ‘God Save the King’ played by the fife and drum…”

Thus began the official celebration of…

Remember the Raid Hits Gananoque This Weekend

It’s almost here!  Man the battlements, get the women, children and all your prized possessions under cover!  Gananoque is about to be raided once again, just as it was in 1812.

And this time, they’re ready for them.  From August 24-26, the town will be filled with activities as re-enactors descend on the area and bring the era back to life.  From gunfire on the river and in the parks,…

A Taste of 1812 and Other Goodies at Third Annual Mallorytown Old-Tyme Village Fair

“In the shade of the old apple tree,

Where the love in your eyes I could see…”

-          In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree

Hold onto your hats, Gentlemen, and Ladies, modestly tuck your ankles out of sight – it’s time to step back a century or two and just have fun at the third annual Mallorytown Village Fair.  There are hoops and…

Regency Dream Ball to Be Held at Gananoque Legion

Bring out your dancing slippers, your finest Regency gowns and your tailcoats as you get ready to partake of the best in English Country Dancing.  No ball in 1812 would have been complete without the elegantly attired ladies and gentlemen tripping through such classic favourites as “Bonnet’s So Blue” , “Comical Fellow” and “The Duke Of Kent’s Waltz” along with a host of others, all called…