"The group has now 9 full-time members, insured and ready for drilling during the Fort Wellington's Garrison Weekend and Spencerville's Heritage Fair on 1-3 June. As a Sedentary Militia unit, we are not expected to do much, however.
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"Spencerville is hosting free English Country Dance practice sessions for beginners every Tuesday, 7-9pm at the Town Hall, upstairs. Bring comfortable, non-slippery shoes and a partner, if you can."
"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…"
English Country Dancing is one of the most social and elegant forms of dance. This group consists of dancers and enthusiasts - of all levels - coming together to build a circuit of balls and workshops.See More
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
Celebrate the War of 1812 bicentennial with the grand opening of a new Visitor’s Centre.Visit the wreck of an 1812 gunboat.Explore the historic fort garrisoned with authentic 1812 re-enactment units including the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry.Experience one of Upper Canada’s best preserved British forts.…See More
You will not find a type of dance more mutually engaging (except maybe the tango) than English Country Dancing. Don't believe us? Watch Pride and Prejudice and let your imagination run wild. The sheer variety of dances in the Regency Period combined with the humour and ease of execution make English Country Dancing a great past time for any age group or skill set. With the goal of …See More
How are you serving King and Country? That's what "Captain" John Zaluska and the lads of the Spencerville Sedentary Militia would like to know.Maybe you're just in need of a little more information of what active service entails. Join "Captain" Zaluska & Company on Wednesday, April 4 to find out what life in the military of 1812 was like. Guest speaker, Victor Suthren, will tell these fine men what was involved in protecting the country during the War of 1812. Just think, you could be one…See More
To make getting involved really easy, we’re organising an Open House so you can connect with Heritage Fair organizers. Discover Your Place at the Fair - Make Your Own HistorySaturday, March 31st • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Upstairs, Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Town HallHave you experienced living theatre? Imagine a picturesque village on the South Nation River coming to life with historic characters, all going about their daily business as if in 1812, with some campaigning and others selling a wife,…See More
A free practice session for beginners held at the Spencerville Town Hall, upstairs. No previous experience is necessary. Bring comfortable, non-slippery shoes. Come alone or in pairs and bring friends. This is a weekly event.See More
A second gathering of volunteer local men interested in participating in the 2012 Spencerville's Heritage Fair as 1812 Militia Company, dressed up and ready to defend the area from the Yankees.The drill will be conducted by reps from the Canadian Fencibles. Enlist today lads!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 Mistress Mardi MacFarlane, from A Stitch of History, on a clothing odyssey to the past. Learn how fabrics and styles kept the classes distinct and what happened when some daring souls crossed throse material lines.Come for a period dinner or a drink, but be sure to reserve your space each month in…See More