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The War of 1812: a monumental scuffle

As a rule, conservative governments seem less inclined to spend tax dollars on art. Their feeling seems to be: let the private sector make art happen, if art needs to happen at all. So, curious eyes are affixed to the Harper Government’s push...

Big anniversary weekend for regional history

Given a choice, armies of yesteryear preferred to skip winter campaigns. But sometimes they soldiered on through snow and ice. This was the case 200 years ago, when a significant battle in our region took place on February 22, 1813. All sorts of...

Is the War of 1812 over-hyped? If so, why?

Here’s a gentle warm-down from a long, rancorous political season in the U.S. news cycle. A nod to a small Canadian argument about a largely-forgotten war that happened 200 years ago. When it comes historical significance – and popular...

200th anniversary of War of 1812 hits full stride in June

To begin with a digression: the Jan-Feb 2012 issue of Canadian Geographic had what I thought was a fine article on a recent re-enactment of the Battle of Crysler’s Farm. Apparently, vendors at that event sold bumper stickers “War of...

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A view of the St. Lawrence River from the site of the former Fort la Presentation, on Light House Point in Ogdensburg

Founders Day Weekend in Ogdensburg

by Todd Moe

May 31, 2002 — Historic ships and War of 1812 skirmish re-enactments are part of this weekend's Founders Day event in Ogdensburg. Todd Moe talks with newspaperman and historian Jim Reagan about historic Fort de la Presentation. Go to full article

Battle of Ogdensburg

by Todd Moe

Feb 19, 2001 — History buffs are preparing to relive the 1813 Battle of Ogdensburg. Todd Moe has more. Go to full article

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