Along the Niagara Frontier (with particular interest to Grantham Township) 1812 June 18 – United States President James Madison signs Declaration of War against Great Britain July 12 – American forces under Brig.-Gen. William Hull cross Detroit River and invade Upper Canada at Sandwich August 16 – British forces under Maj.-Gen.Continue reading “Historic Timeline of the War of 1812”
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February 26: Alun Hughes Revisits the History of Laura Secord
“The Myth of Laura Secord: Seeking the Truth Beneath the Chocolate Coating” by Alun Hughes Time / Place: Thursday, 26 February 2009, 7:30 P.M., Burgoyne Room of the St. Catharines Museum at Lock 3 (the Welland Canals Centre), 1932 Welland Canals Parkway (formerly Government Road). Wheelchair accessible. Free admission. All interested persons welcome. TheContinue reading “February 26: Alun Hughes Revisits the History of Laura Secord”
The Historical Society of St. Catharines 