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Ogdensburg: War of 1812 Symposium, April 27-28, 2012

Started Oct 30, 2011 0 Replies

This is a heads up for the fourth annual War of 1812 Symposium sponsored by the Fort La Présentation Association in Ogdensburg.There will be seven seminars and a dinner address:1) Research leading to…Continue

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"Reminder: War of 1812 symposium in Ogdensburg April 27-28. Details at www.fort1749.org."
Mar 30
Philip Bury might attend Michael Whittaker's event
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Primitive Shoeshoe Biathlon at Massena Rod & Gun Club

March 3, 2012 from 8am to 4pm
This is an event for outdoor enthusiast with a penchant for shooting black powder.The fundraiser organized by the Fort La Présentation Association and Forsyth’s Rifles is to raise money for the campaign to rebuilt Fort de La Présentation in Ogdensburg. Participants are encouraged to wear historic clothes covering 1750 to 1812 because Fort de la Présentation was one of a handful of French colonial forts in New York State. Forsyth’s Rifles from Ogdensburg re-enacts a U.S. Army regiment posted in…See More
Mar 1
Lynette Lundy-Beck is attending Michael Whittaker's event
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The Accidental Commander at Ogdensburg Public Library

February 25, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm
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
Feb 24
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Michael Whittaker replied to The Alliance's discussion Sharing Living History - Call for Interviews
"You say re-enactors. Do you include civilian heritage interpreters?   Michael Whittaker"
Oct 30, 2011
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Ogdensburg: War of 1812 Symposium, April 27-28, 2012

This is a heads up for the fourth annual War of 1812 Symposium sponsored by the Fort La Présentation Association in Ogdensburg.There will be seven seminars and a dinner address:1) Research leading to the discover of Pike's Encampment on the Saranac River; Keith Herkalo;2) The archaeology confirming the location of Pike's Encampment, Tim Abel;3) The Battle of Queenston Heights and the role of Fort George in the War of 1812, Ron Dale;4) The discovery, investigation and the preservation of the…See More
Oct 30, 2011
Michael Whittaker is now a member of Celebrate 1812
Oct 30, 2011

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Re-enactor for more than 25 years now doing civilian impression for War of 1812.

War of 1812 is a seminal in the public imagination and mythology of Canada and the development of Canadian nationalism.

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