The Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Seminar set for April 13 at the Clarion Conference Center and Marina in Dunkirk, NY, features the worlds of forensic weather forecasting, shipwrecks and underwater exploration, 1812 maritime history, and shipwreck free diving. Sponsored by the nonprofit Great Lakes Seaway Trail in partnership with New York Sea Grant, this day-long event highlights the freshwater and land-based travel opportunities found only on the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail…See More

If you have not had a chance to view the “War of 1812 Traveling Quilt Exhibit” produced by the Great Lakes Seaway Trail you will have the chance March 16-17 and 23-24 at the Great Lakes Seaway Trail "Beauty of the Byways" Quilt Show in Sackets Harbor, NY.The returning War of 1812 traveling quilts will join quilts by American and Canadian quilters honoring favorite byways in the two nations, a Route 66 traveling quilts exhibit, 80 of the Hoffman Fabrics Challenge quilts and more.This year the…See More

7:00 -7:30 PM           Group Lessons and Review7:30-9:30  PM           Dancing Admission      $5.00 All dances taught  and calledNewcomers welcomeNo partner necessaryCasual dressPlease bring soft-soled, low heel shoes Questions? Call George at 315-848-7736 or e-mail at gcherepo@slic.com Directions:From Canada: After paying your toll for the Ogdensburg, Prescott Bridge, turn right onto Route 37 West. Go to the next traffic light and take a right onto Ford…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

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

Why wouldn't you want rum, mistletoe and vivacious company for Christmas? Don your period finest and join the masses at the Red George Pub for some pre-Christmas cheer. Call the Red George at +1.613.925.8800 to save your place.See More

English Country DanceSaturday, December 8, 20122:00 PM                     Decorations7:00 -7:30 PM           Group Lessons and Review7:30-9:30  PM           DancingDobisky Center (Ogdensburg Community Center)200 Riverside AvenueOgdensburg, New York 13669Admission      $5.00Period dress is encouraged.Please bring a snack for the intermission.This dance is a bicentennial celebration of Mrs. Hills English Country Dance. All dances taught  and  calledNewcomers welcomeNo partner necessaryCasual…See More

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 Brown and Captain Benjamin Forsyth, but not Benedict. Who was this man who commanded at Ogdensburg before Forsyth arrived?This public lecture is a feature of the Battle of Ogdensburg Weekend which includes re-enacted battles on Lighthouse Point at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday Feb. 26.…See More

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 battle will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday on Lighthouse Point, directly across the St. Lawrence River from the Prescott waterfront. Fort Wellington will set the battles in motion by firing an 18- pounder from the ramparts.See More

We would like to invite your participation in one of the first events taking place this year to commemorate the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of friendship between Canada, Great Britain and the United States. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway is presenting the War of 1812 Bicentennial Quilt Show on March 17 and 18 in Sackets Harbor, NY.  We have had great public relations coverage of our event in Canada and have several dozen Canadian quilters participating.  There are…See More