On February 26, Professor Alun Hughes of Brock University methodically retraced the famous and heroic trek of Laura Secord using primary evidence in an effort to remove the myth and to uncover what most likely happened on that historic night. A quick retelling of the classic story: on 21 June 1813 in Queenston, Laura learnedContinue reading “Meeting Recap: The Myth of Laura Secord by Alun Hughes”
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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”
Upcoming Meetings – Winter 2009
The Historical Society of St. Catharines generally meets in the Burgoyne Room of the St. Catharines Museum at Lock 3 (the Welland Canals Centre), 1932 Welland Canals Parkway (formerly Government Road) at 7:30 unless otherwise posted. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Free admission to the Society meetings. All interested parties welcome. January 22Continue reading “Upcoming Meetings – Winter 2009”
The Historical Society of St. Catharines 