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Friday, March 25, 2016

The Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium Announced-- Part 1

From the March 24, 2016, Oswgo (NY) County Today.


The symposium will kick off with a meet-and-greet mixer of Friday, April 3 and continue until Sunday, April 3 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center at 26 E. First Street in Oswego.

Scheduled lectures:

APRIL 2, SATURDAY

9 a.m.:  Justin White "From Cannonballs to Calling Cards: A Look Back At the Amazing Evolution of Oswego County's History."  (This is the county's bicentennial.)

10 a.m.:  Diana e Graves  "Raids, Alarms and Excitement: The Experiences of Civilians in Border Communities During the War of 1812."

11:10 a.m.:  Marine artist Dr. Peter Rindlisbacher will present stories and artwork "The May 1814 Battle of Oswego: A Tale Told in Field Sketches.

Lunch

More to Come.  --Brock-Perry