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Paid Events – Looking For: War of 1812 re-enactors, artisans, entertainers
January 23, 2010 – 5:27 pm | One Comment

For three events this summer and fall we’re offering paid positions to participate:
Celebrate Barrie Festival
19th Century War of 1812 Heritage Village
June 5th, 2010
Barrie, Ontario
Orangeville’s Annual Founders’ Fair
19th Century War of 1812 Heritage Village
July 9th, 2010 …

HSBC Fort to Fort Race
November 4, 2009 – 12:26 pm | No Comment
HSBC Fort to Fort Race

More details to follow.

Increase your reach across the 1812 territory – sign up today
November 4, 2009 – 11:10 am | No Comment

Research shows that many visitors base their activities on location – they decide where to go first, then choose their activities. Make sure they find you when they’re looking.
When you join Trails of 1812, you …

Get more exposure for your site, attraction or festival here
November 4, 2009 – 11:01 am | No Comment

If you fit under the category of “culture”, you belong here. Whether you’re private sector, a not-for-profit or government organization, this is where culture lives, meets and organizes.
Trails of 1812 will be heavily promoted. This …

It’s more than history – today’s consumers are active participants
November 4, 2009 – 10:50 am | No Comment

“Instead of just observing, taking pictures, buying a ticket to an attraction, when you travel you want to be engaged in the community. Experiential tourism is beyond a trend now, it’s mainstream and by focusing …

Start your 1812 program now – join Trails of 1812 today!
November 4, 2009 – 9:46 am | No Comment

The Trails of 1812 site is a Social Network that serves as an umbrella for all 1812-related events and websites.
The site has been designed specifically to enable the private sector, not-for-profits, governments and foundations to …

Prince George’s County Star-Spangled 200 Conference
September 14, 2009 – 8:21 am | No Comment
Prince George’s County Star-Spangled 200 Conference

With planning underway for the upcoming War of 1812 bicentennial, collaboration among Maryland stakeholders is essential. To stimulate partnerships, the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission is presenting a series of conferences to familiarize stakeholders with the many sites, stories, and organizations related to the War of 1812 in Maryland.

Old Fort Erie – Niagara Heritage Trail
August 20, 2009 – 7:56 am | One Comment
Old Fort Erie – Niagara Heritage Trail

The year is 1812. You’re far from home in the unknown wilds of Upper Canada. The place is Fort Erie and war is in the air. All around you are the exciting sights and sounds of men preparing for battle. Step back into a time of red coats, black powder and gray fortress walls. Over 200 years of living history resides within, at Old Fort Erie.

Battle of Crysler’s Farm
June 4, 2009 – 1:26 pm | No Comment
Battle of Crysler’s Farm

The Yanks are coming! Relive the battles of Crysler’s Farm
The Friends of Crysler’s Farm will be staging the 196th anniversary re-enactment of the battle that halted the last major attempt of an invasion of Canada …