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A woman from Amherstburg, Ont., voluntarily sewed nearly 300 regency costume pieces celebrating the War of 1812. Jennie Jackson delivered the wardrobe Tuesday to the Town of Amherstburg, which will commemorate the war during a three-day celebration in August.
Sponsored by: Amherstburg 1812 Alive. In Collaboration with: Gibson Gallery & Mud Puppy Gallery You are invited to participate in the Destiny Art Exhibit at the Roots to Boots Bicentennial Festival to be held August 3rd, 4th, 5th 2012. This exhibit will be themed to “The Strength of the People” The story of war is …
AMHERSTBURG, Ontario, January 3, 2012 – The 1812 Alive Bi-Centennial Committee is pleased to announce that after nearly 45 years the restoration of the General Amherst Exterior Murals will begin in the spring 2012. A total of 9 outdoor panels depicting scenes of life from 1812 era to French settlers will be restored by Essex …
Harper Government Invests in Local Celebrations to Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 Essex MP Jeff Watson announces a federal investment of $98,360 in the Roots to Boots Festival – War of 1812 Commemoration in Essex County. Amherstburg, Ontario, October 14, 2011 – The 1812 Alive Bi Centennial Committee will present the …
Kings Navy Yard Park receives 1812 Bi Centennial Art of Peace Garden and Honorary International Peace Garden designation. AMHERSTBURG – On Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. the Town of Amherstburg will hold a dedication ceremony for the first regional South western Ontario 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden in the Kings Navy Yard Park. The …
In 2009, War of 1812 efforts receive boost from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a legacy sculpture commissioned by The Provincial Marine and for Interactive Visitor Information Kiosks. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario. For over 25 years, the Foundation has supported the growth and vitality of communities across …