The War of 1812 Events, Festivals, Reenactments plus 2012 Bicentennial Activities: Follow the featured events here:
Events and Re-enactments 2012
Penetanguishene Museum
1812 travelling exhibit from Canadian War Museum - June 23rd to September 16th
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Penetanguishene Museum, Penetanguishene Ontario
Discovery Harbour--War on the Lakes
Visitors to Discovery Harbour on Georgian Bay will be treated to naval highlights of the War of 1812, “War on the Lakes” art exhibit at Discovery Harbour runs Tuesday to Saturday to June 30, and seven days a week July 1 to September 2, 2012.
Discovery Harbour is in
Penetanguishene Ontario
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| Karin Taylor, Curator at Huronia Historical Parks |
Consisting of close to 40 pieces, the stunning “War on the Lakes” art exhibit largely
features the superb artwork of Canadian marine artist Peter Rindlisbacher. A richly-
coloured reproduction collection of his original paintings, complete with historical text,
gives visitors a tremendous survey of key Naval aspects of the War of 1812. Themes
include the siege of the Nancy (near present day Wasaga Beach), the history of the
General Hunter, the story of the massive ship St. Lawrence, and background regarding
many other vessels relating to the War of 1812.
The beautiful exhibit is part of the Bi-National 1812 Art Collection coordinated by Canadian Art Cards, originally selected from over 300 art submissions when the exhibit was initially developed.
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Free tours of War of 1812 Military Site at Discovery Harbour on Saturday June 2. The history of Discovery Harbour began in 1793 when the area was scouted
for use as a strategic naval base. The harbour was built during and
after the War of 1812 for defence purposes. A provincial historic site,
Discovery Harbour features the replica ships HMS
Tecumseth and HMS
Bee, as well as a collection of smaller vessels.
And tours at the Penetang town docks of the HMS
Badger is a replica 1812 British gunboat fashioned after
vessels common in Nelson’s navy during the Golden Age of sail. Authentically rigged
as a naval cutter, the
Badger flies up to seven sails. Stay overnight for this two day event
Barrie Ontario: Celebrate Barrie June 1-3
One of the first major re-enactments will take place in Barrie Ontario with the "Celebrate Barrie" on the first weekend in June. Take a journey back in time as
Barrie commemorates the War of 1812 (1812-1814).
Bicentennial and the founding of Barrie June 1-3 at Heritage
Park. Featured hotels & resorts in the Barrie area
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Barrie Ontario
Photo by R.Taylor: Site of eastern terminus of an Indian portage from Kempenfeldt
Bay to Willow Creek & thence by the Nottawasaga River to
Georgian Bay....... followed it on the way to relieve the isolated
British garrison at Michilimackinac.
Related Stories:
Barrie launch festivities for the War of 1812's 200th anniversary
The Barrie Advance
Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman joined reinactor Lynne Downer, at the Queens Hotel
to launch the festivities for the War of 1812's 200th anniversary. A number
of events are planned to celebrate the milestone. Stan Howe photo BARRIE -
Barrie has a lot in store ...see
complete story
Related story on Re-enactments: Toronto Star My weekend in militia circa 1814
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Nancy Island Historic War of 1812 Site Opens New Interpretive Centre
The Barrie Advance: Thhe
centre was completed this year in
preparation for the War of 1812 bicentennial events planned over the
next three summers. Staff photo: Trina Berlo WASAGA BEACH – The
community is invited to celebrate the grand
opening of the new welcome centre on May 24, 2012. More on Wasaga
Beach Ontario, Georgian Bay was a major supply route to
support the British forces along Lake Huron to Detroit. Take
Highway 26 from Barrie to
Wasaga Beach. More on the
cross-border Civil War of 1812.
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War of 1812 Naval Battles Georgian Bay Lake Huron
Several of Ontario's first naval battles occurred during
the War of 1812 along the Great Lakes. Georgian Bay, Lake Huron was
instrumental in transporting supplies to the British forces. Historian
and author Alan Taylor will be at the Huronia Museum to discuss his most
recent book "Civil War of 1812" on May 4. See more information on
upcoming events concerning the
Georgian Bay War of 1812
