Battle of Longwoods Re-enactment-- Part 2

The weekend will include:

**  Tactical and artillery demonstrations, including a afternoon battle.

**  Period music.

**  A military medicine presentation, demonstrating procedures available in 1812.

**  Tours of a historical military encampment.

**  Mini militia offering children a taste of life as a 19th-century soldier, including simple arms drill and marching.

**  Children's games and rope making.

**  Merchants and artisans selling items.

**  Self-guided tours of Ska-Nah-Doht Village and conservation area nature trails.

**  Food for sale by local service club members.

--Brock-Perry

War of 1812 Encampment Returning This Weekend to Old Fort Niagara

From the September 4, 2022, Niagara Gazette (New York) by Robert  Creenan.

One of Old Fort Niagara's favorite events is returning this weekend to show visitors what life was like during the War of 1812.  There will be close to 100 re-enactors present and it is open to the public Saturday and Sunday from  10 a.m. to 5 p.m..

In addition, there will be other activities:

Lecturer   Richard V. Barbuto, Ph.D. will speak about the Battle of New Orleans at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Visitor Center auditorium.

There will be a "Hot Shot" artillery demonstration showing how cannonballs were heated and what kind of specific damage they could do to a fort or ship.

There will also be musket and other artillery firing.

There will be ongoing demonstrations of  early 19th century soldier life, including blacksmithing, silversmithing, laundry, cooking and foodways.

--Brock-Perry

Living History at River Raisin National Battlefield Saturday

From the May 20, 2022, Monroe News.

The Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield Living History Encampment and  Demonstrations were held Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm on the grounds of the Visitor Center, 333 N. Dixie Highway.

Admission was free.

This year is the 210th anniversary of Captain  Herbert Lacroix's  Company of Michigan Volunteers.

"At the start of the War of 1812, Michigan was defended by small garrisons of U.S. troops, backed up by the  1st & 2nd  Michigan Militia Regiments and the Legionary Corps of Michigan Volunteers.  These forces were soon joined by General Hull's army of U.S. Regulars and Ohio militia volunteers.

At the River Raisin, Hubert Lacroix was elected captain of an 80-man company.  Mustered into service on May 18, 1812, Lacroix's company became a part of the Legionary Corps and were assigned to guard the settlement, escort the mails and help build Hull's Road to Detroit.

Lacroix's  men participated in Hull's opening campaign of the War of 1912, guiding the  army and participating in the  Battles of  Brownstown and Monguagon.  The surrender of General Hull at Detroit on August 16, 1812, ended Lacroix's Company's official term of service, although members continued to serve in an ad hoc manner through the  Battles of  the River Raisin in January of the following year.

--Brock-Perry

River Raisin Events Commemorate War of 1812 This Weekend

From the January 17, 2020, Toledo (Ohio) Blade.

The River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe, Michigan, is commemorating  the War of 1812 battle that took place there this weekend.

For those of you who like a little alcoholic taste with your history, on Friday, today, the Battle of the Wines event will be held at the La-Z-Boy Center of the campus of Monroe County Community College from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.  Tickets are $40 and include nine wine tastings from  Michigan, Canada and France.  Food to pair with the wine will be provided.

The battle is also known as the Battles of Frenchtown, Battle of the River Raisin and River raisin Massacre.

The 207th commemoration of the battle, which took place January 18, 1812, and resulted in a major American defeat, is set for 9 am to 2:30 pm  at the battlefield's visitors center.  A musket and cannon demonstration at  11 am will be followed at noon by a remembrance ceremony.

On Sunday, Ron Jones  will give a presentation  at the visitor center mapping  the War of 1812 and its legacy from 1 to 2 pm.  Maps designed by Scottish cartographer John Melish will be on display.

Remember the Raisin  --Brock-Perry

Old Fort Niagara Holds Large War of 1812 Reenactment

From the July 28, 2018, WKBW (Buffalo, NY)  "Old Fort Niagara holds one of the largest War of 1812 reenactments: Nikki DeMentri.

Over 500 reenactors from the United States and Canada attended

The 1812 Grand Tactical Committee's biggest annual event.  It took place this past Saturday and Sunday.

During the war, the Americans controlled Old Fort Niagara until there was a surprise British attack in December 1813 and the fort surrendered.

--Brock-Perry

Free Admission for 2018 Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek

From the May 16, 2018, Hamilton (Ontario) News by Mike Pearson.

The re-enactment will be held June 2 and 3rd, Saturday and Sunday.

In previous years adult admission was $10, but last year it was free in honor of Canada 150.

It will be held at the Battlefield House Museum & Park.

Lots of War of 1812 Stuff Going On.  --Brock-Perry

Battle of Ogdensburg Re-Enactment

Feb. 23. 2018, North Country (NY) Now  "Battle of Ogdensburg re-enactment this weekend.

There will be re-enactors on downtown streets of Ogdensburg, New York, February 24 and 25 re-enacting the February 23, 1812 battle that was fought there.

On that date, British forces crossed the frozen St. Lawrence River and captured supplies from the fort.

--Brock-Perry

Battle of River Raisin Re-Enactment

From the January 22, 2018, Lenconnect.com

There were about 70 re-enactors on hand this past Saturday.  During the actual battle during the War of 1812, hundreds of American militiamen lost their lives.

The inexperienced Americans were badly outnumbered as well.

The battle was fought January 22, 1813 and matched 1,000 mostly inexperienced Americans against a force of 800 Indians and 600 British.

Four hundred Americans were killed and 500 captured.

--Brock-Perry

Essex's Annual Burning of the Ships Day-- Part 1

From the May 9, 2017, Zip 06.com  "Essex's Annual Burning of the Ships Day Commemorates Historic Event on May 13" by Jenn McCulloch.

The Reenacting group Free Men of the Sea will be on hand to recreate life in Essex during the War of 1812.

Over 200 years ago, the British burned nearly 30 ships in Essex Harbor, Connecticut, and in the surrounding area.  This will be commemorated on May 13 in Essex from 1 to 4 p.m..  The event is cohosted by the Connecticut River Museum and Sailing Masters of 1812.

--Brock-Perry

Andrew Jackson's Birthday Commemorated at the Hermitage-- Part 2

Thursday, the Tennessee National Guard will have a concert and there will be a 19th century-era steeplechase as well as a presentation by the Tennessee Militia reenactment group.

There will be a person playing the role of Andrew Jackson in attendance and throughout the day, a chance to see "An Evening With Five Presidents.

Friday and Saturday they will have 150 re-enactors having a War of 1812 encampment.

--Brock-Perry

Historic Battle of New Orleans Stamp Issued Back in January-- Part 2

Continued from January 6, 2015.

The Battle of New Orleans will have a re-enactment January 9-Jan 11th in which 1500 British and Americans will have encampments in Chalmette, where the battle took place.

They will act out five of the different battles that took place during the New Orleans Campaign.  This will take place about a mile away from the federal Chalmette Battlefield where the battle actually took place.  re-enactments are not allowed on federal battlefields.

I wish they would be allowed, however.

--Brock-Perry

Fort Erie Commemoration in 2014-- Part 1

From the August 1, 2014, Niagara At large "War of 1812 Commemoration Anniversary of the Siege of Fort Erie.

Held August 9-10, 2014, the 200th anniversary.

Re-enactment camps were set up on the battlefield grounds on Saturday and there was a re-enactment of General Drummond's night assault on the fort.  Over 1,000 re-enactors registered for the event, making iy the largest to tale place in Canada during the war's bicentennial.

The fort is located on the site of ancient Indian flint quarries.  It was the first fort built by the British in Ontario.  It was rebuilt in 1764 during Pontiac's Rebellion.

--Brock-Perry

Battle of Prairie du Chien to Be Commemorated-- Part 3

Here is a list of activities planned back in 2014 for the bicentennial of the battle:

May 10th:  Rivertown Reliques

June 29:  Music by Mike McCoy and presentation  of restored 1827 cannon.  It will be unveiled and fired for the first time since the Civil War.

July 11-13:  Villa Louis walking tours at the villa on St Feriole Island and see an archaeological dig on the Villa Louis lawn where the battle took place.

July 13 and 17:  Cruises

July 18:  Parade

July 19: Encampment and battle reenactment at Villa Louis.

September 12-13:  Cannons at the fort.

October 4:  Visiting our Ancestors Cemetery Tour.

Sounded Like a Full Slate.  --Brock-Perry

Battle of Malcolm's Mills re-enactment

From the April 16, 2014, Brantford (Ontario) Expositor.ca "Brant makes battle of Malcolm's Mills reenactment official" by Michael Allan Marion.

The re-enactment will be held June 28, 2014, to commemorate the last battle of the War of 1812 fought on Canadian soil against an invading army.

The battle itself took place on November 6, 1814, near the present day village of Oakland.  "Last Shot Fired- The Battle of Malcolm's Mills.

The federal government of Canada is not supporting the re-enactment so they are doing it themselves.

--Brock-Perry

Battle of Caulk's Field Bicentennial Planned Back in 2014

From the April 15, 2014, Star-Democrat (Maryland).

the re-enactment will take place on August 31, 2014, on the very same battlefield  where American Kent County militiamen turned back a British night attack.  In addition, there will be activities at the county seat in Chestertown where there will be a parade August 30th.

This battle took place during the week before the burning of Washington, D.C..

The field was named for Isaac caulk, owner of the land at the time.  The 35-acre site is now owned by Tulip Forest Farm.

There will be a flag raising and wreath laying at the War of 1812 monument in Monument Plaza.  In addition, there will be a militia camp set up at the 18th century Customs House.  The Historical Society of Kent County will have a display of Caulk's Field artifacts.

--Brock-Perry

War of 1812 Re-enactments in 1814-- Part 1

From the April 2014 Buffalo (NY) News "Siege of Fort Erie to highlight War of 1812 commemoration" by Jane Kwiatkowski.

The siege of Fort Erie will be held August 9-10th, 2014, at Old Fort Erie.  This will be the 28th year it has been re-enacted.

Also, the Battle of Chippawa will be re-enacted July 5-6th at Chippawa Battlefield on Niagara Parkway in Niagara, Ontario.

The Battle of Lundy's Lane, Canada's bloodiest battle will also be re-enacted.

"The Honouring" r5e-enactment for First Nations warriors will be held June 28-29 at Old Fort Niagara, Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown.

Sepetmber 13 will be the "Star-Spangled Banner, the 200th anniversary of the battle which gave us the National Anthem.  This will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park.

--Brock-Perry

Battle of Ogdensburg Commemorated

From the Feb. 19, 2015, Watertown Daily Times "Battle of Ogdensburg Happens Feb. 21-22"

The 30t annual re-enactment of the battler will take place in the streets of Ogdensburg this weekend, marking the 202nd anniversary of the February 22, 1813, battle.

The street battle will take place Saturday afternoon followed by a talk on General Thomas Benedict at the town's library.  Benedict was from DeKalb and commanded the northern frontier of New York from Sackets Harbor to Salmon River.  He was one of St. Lawrence County's highest ranking officers during the war.

--Brock-Perry

Annual Festival Commemorates the Turning Point of the War of 1812

From the September 12, 2013, WAMC Northeast Public Radio by Pat Bradley.

The ten day Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration is the largest annual festival of the War of 1812 and held in Plattsburgh, New York, attracting large numbers of re-enactors.

The battle, fought on September 11,1814, was a major turning point and led to the Treaty of Ghent.  There were actually two battles fought that day: one on the land and the other on the water.

However, this battle is overshadowed by the Battles of Lake Erie, Fort McHenry and New Orleans.

--Brock-Perry

Tourism Wins in War of 1812-- Part 3" Battle of Lake Erie Re-enactment

**  Many Port Clinton, Ohio, businesses reported record sales.

**  Kellys Island reported selling 360 sail-away tickets for the tall ship tours.

**  Despite its summer season being shortened by the sequestered federal budget cuts, visitors to the Perry Peace memorial were up 40% over the summer of 2012.

** The tall ships were a big reason for all the tourists.  There were also plenty of land re-enactments and naval re-enactments are very rare.

On October 3, 2013, at 8 p.m. EST, WGTE Toledo PBS will show a half hour documentary on the re-enactment.

--Brock-Perry

Tourism Wins in War of 1812-- Part 2

**  Put-in-Bay sold 7,500 tour tickets.

**  Between 8,000 to 10,000 spectators aboard 2000 boats watched the Battle of Lake Erie re-enactment.  Another 1,450 participated in the event.

**  Port Clinton, Ohio, drew 30,000 visitors.  Another 3,000 paid to board the two tall ships docked there.

**  It was heavily covered in the media, including the New York Times, CNN, NPR and the Washington Post.

--Brock-Perry