Traditional new year's levee revived in Niagara Falls

Traditional new year's levee revived in Niagara Falls

New Year's Levee

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Capt. Tom McGregor of the 2835 Royal Canadian Artillery Cadet Corps delivers a toast to the Canadian Armed Forces at the New Year’s Levee hosted by the Niagara Military Museum and the 2835 

New year’s levee returns to armoury | Niagara Falls Review

New year’s levee returns to armoury | Niagara Falls Review

Niagara Military Museum's 1st Annual Levee January 3rd, 2016

Treaty of Ghent Ratification

http://www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca/docs/treaty-of-ghent.pdf

200th anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane

JULY 25TH, 2014 – THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF LUNDY’S LANE

Today marks one of the biggest days in history for Niagara Falls – the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. Echoing the footsteps of soldiers from 200 years ago, participants will follow the path that these soldiers took along Portage Road on that fateful day, July 25th, 1814.

The Lundy’s Lane Historical Society will be holding a commemorative service on the battlefield commencing at 7:30 p.m. Following this service, there will be a candle light vigil up to the Lundy’s Lane Memorial. Attendees of this event are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Following this, the participants in the walk will invade the battlefield.

With starting points under 2 km (1.5 miles) from the battlefield, participants will walk through the streets and converge on the Battlefield at dusk, following the old portage road like the combatants on that horrendous night 200 years ago. Company Theatre will provide an immersive performance where all the action took place 200 years ago. Participants who register will get a red or a blue commemorative shirt which will determine their starting point in this walk.  This commemorative walk represents the 5000 plus soldiers who met in the battlefield.

The event will take place on the former Battlefield School field – access via Drummond Hill Cemetery and Lundy’s Lane

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Niagara Falls History Museum – Free Admission – open 10:00 am – 5:00pm, 5810 Ferry StreetVisit the Gale Family War of 1812 Gallery, the Niagara Falls Community Gallery, Motel Culture of Niagara .1812 Author, Richard Feltoe will be there with 1812 demonstrations and his new book about the Battle of Lundy’s Lane “Crucible of Fire”

Lundy’s Lane Gateway Unveiling – 1:00pm, 6151 Lundy’s Lane
Be present for the official opening of the new landmark that will showcase the National Historic Site of Lundy’s Lane

Battle Ground Hotel Museum – Free Admission – 10:00 am – 5:00pm, 6151 Lundy’s LaneTour the1850s Tavern and explore battlefield tourism, led by costumed interpreters

Lundy’s Lane Historical Society Commemorative Service – 7:30pm, Lundy’s Lane Battlefield
Bring your lawn chair or a blanket. Featuring a Military band, choir and much more.
Music by the Jay Singers under the direction of Dianne Williams.
Historical context provided by Sherman Zavitz.
Event will be concluded with the laying of wreaths and a candlelight walk to the Lundy’s Lane Monument.
The music will begin at 7:00 p.m. welcoming you to the battlefield.

Participants Walk – 8:30pm – Throughout the City
Be a part of the event as you invade the battlefield and see installations and performance art along the way
brought to you by the Arts and Culture Committee.

Performance on the Battlefield – 9:15pm – Lundy’s Lane Battlefield
Be transformed back to the events of July 25, 1814 as next Company Theatre put you in the middle of the action.

Be sure to follow @nfmuseums and @discover1812 during  the event to get real time feeds, photos and more.
Please post your pictures of the event as well #lundyslane200

Recalling the Battle of Lundy's Lane | Niagara Falls Review

Recalling the Battle of Lundy's Lane | Niagara Falls Review

Reenactment and commemoration - British Attack on Fort Niagara

Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown will mark bicentennial of British attack

by jmaloni

Submitted

Fri, Nov 29th 2013 07:00 am

On the cold, snowy morning of Dec. 19, 1813, Fort Niagara and the tiny settlement of Youngstown received a visit from some unwelcome guests: 562 British soldiers and Native allies bent on capturing the fort and revenging the destruction of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) that had occurred just nine days prior. The force crossed the Niagara River near the present site of Stella Niagara and, by 4 a.m., began their march north along the portage road.

Reaching the fort at 5 a.m. the Redcoats surprised the sleeping garrison and forced their way through the fort's defenses. In a brief but bloody battle, the British captured the fort, killing 65 of the American defenders. With the fort secure, British forces proceeded to destroy settlements in the area, including Youngstown, Lewiston and Wilson. Those fortunate enough to escape fled toward Batavia. A newspaper of the era reported the roads were filled with refugees "reduced to the last degree of want and sorrow."

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of these dramatic events, Old Fort Niagara and the Village of Youngstown have joined forces to stage a series of re-enactments and educational programs on the exact anniversary of the attack. Re-enactors portraying British soldiers will charge the gates of the fort at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, just as they did 200 years ago. Spectators will be able to watch the assault from a safe area, but they must arrive at the fort between 4:30 and 4:45 a.m. to be admitted. The re-enactment will be followed by a brief memorial ceremony. Admission is free.

At 7:15 a.m., events will move to Falkner Park in Youngstown where re-enactors will light ceremonial flares and fire musket volleys as part of a brief public ceremony commemorating the burning of the village. This will be followed at 8:15 a.m. by two historical programs at St. John's Episcopal Church on Main Street. The Niagara County Historical Society will present a PowerPoint lecture on the War of 1812 followed by a screening of "Niagara on Fire," a video produced by the Niagara-on-the-Lake War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee. The video chronicles the Dec. 10 burning of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) by American forces.

Youngstown's restaurants will be open at 6 a.m. to offer a hot breakfast to the hardy attendees.

At 9:30 a.m., about 650 students from Lewiston-Porter, Wilson, Stella Niagara and Tuscarora Elementary will arrive at Fort Niagara for a special school program illustrating the 1813 capture of the fort. Interpreters in period uniform will describe how the fort was captured and demonstrate the weapons and tactics employed in the attack. By 11 a.m., the students will be bussed to four learning centers in the Village of Youngstown, where they will experience everyday life in the 1812 era and learn about such topics as Fort Niagara's 1812 flag, 1812 lifestyles, music, writing, maps, surveys and military life. The students' field trip will conclude with a screening of "Niagara on Fire" presented by the Niagara-on-the Lake War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee.

Student programs will take place at the Youngstown Village Center (Red Brick School House), St. John's Episcopal Church, The First Presbyterian Church and St. Bernard's R.C. Church.

The event is underwritten by the Niagara 1812 Bicentennial Legacy Council through the Niagara River Greenway Commission and the Niagara County Host Community agreement. Other supporters include the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission.

The event has been in the planning stages since January and involves about 150 volunteers.

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