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Paid Events – Looking For: War of 1812 re-enactors, artisans, entertainers

Trails of 1812 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:27:55 +0000

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 – 6pm-10pm and July 10th, – 10am-10pm
Alexandra Park, Orangeville, Ontario

Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival
September 17th & 18th, 2010
Fort Willow Depot Historic Site, Minesing, Ontario

We are specifically looking for the following:

British & American Military Units, Individuals & Encampments
Fife and Drum Groups
Period Musicians, Performers and Singers
Period Demonstrators, Artisans, Entertainers and Merchants
Native, Voyageur, Buckskinner Units, Individuals & Encampments
Artillery Crews and Cannons/Artillery Encampments
Long Boat Crews and Boats with Cannons/Naval Encampments

If you have a special unique 19th century talent not listed above we would also like to here from you!!!

This is a paid event for all participants and you will be compensated for attending and providing wholesome education and public orientated programming. A reminder that this event is a little different from normal re-enactments as all participants are being compensated for attending and during education and public hours you are required to cater and interact with the public. First person interpretations and historical portrayals are stressed and encouraged as much as possible.

If you are available to attend any of the above events please specify which event or events you are interested in attending and submit a proposal with the following information from you or your unit/group:

Name, Address, Postal Code, Phone Number and E-mail address
A description of what you have to offer in regards to talent, demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, encampments etc
Any promotional materials, pictures, website addresses, flyers, cd’s, etc. promoting yourself or your group
How many performances, interpretations, and presentations you would perform if applicable
Your fee for participation

Please submit your proposals to David J. Brunelle at:

Email: davidbrunelle@rogers.com
Phone/Fax: 705-716-7124
Mail: 23 Byrnes Crescent
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
L9M 1W4

Please submit proposals as soon as possible as each event committee will be making decisions on an on going basis as to which proposals we will be accepting for the event. I thank you all in advance for submitting your proposals as you are more than aware that all proposals submitted may not be selected for the event.

We look forward to receiving everyone’s proposals and if you have any questions or require more details on a specific event please feel free to contact me anytime via davidbrunelle@rogers.com or phone at 705-716-7124.

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Toronto Jazz Festival

Trails of 1812 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:52:11 +0000

For the past 20 years, Toronto Downtown Jazz has produced the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival as well as many other events and programs to further develop jazz talent and audience appreciation. Toronto Downtown Jazz is a registered charity (No. 12969 0269 RR0001) and over the years has come to be recognized as one of North America’s premier jazz festival producers, while the organization itself has been used by other arts organizations and festivals as a model for community involvement, artistic excellence and outstanding production standards.

Toronto Downtown Jazz Fast Facts

In 20 years, Toronto Downtown Jazz has:

* Presented over 20,000 artists, 85% of whom were Canadian
* Presented over 1,500 free public events
* Contributed over $250 million to the GTA economy
* Been blessed with over 50,000 hours contributed by volunteers
* Welcomed over 6 million people to the Festival

For more information, visit the Toronto Jazz festival website.

Fort Henry

Trails of 1812 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:29:40 +0000

Fort Henry is both a museum and a spectacular historic site. Once inside the fortification’s wooden gates visitors enter a marvellous reproduction of 19th century military life. The site offers guided tours, scenic views, and musical performances from a military band and military and marching demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard. The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events throughout the tourist season, so don’t be surprised if you get a little unforeseen bonus during your visit. For further information, please visit the Fort Henry website.

Fort Henry National Historic Site is one of Canada’s premiere historic attractions, and has been designated by the Government of Canada as a place of national significance. This place is part of the Family of National Historic Sites, one of more than 800 places across Canada which help define the important aspects of Canada’s diverse but common heritage and identity. Further information on the National Historic Sites Program can be found at the Parks Canada website.

Location Information:
Fort Henry is located in the City of Kingston, in Eastern Ontario, centrally located between the cities of Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. The Fort overlooks Lake Ontario, and is located on County Road 2, just east of the downtown core.

Niagara Totem Pole & Wood-Carving Park

Trails of 1812 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:41:38 +0000

This is North America’s largest collection of hand-carved, one-of-a-kind totem poles. Over 500 have been placed in the beautiful Niagara Parkway setting overlooking the Niagara Glen and Great Gorge. Some of the trees used are gathered from those that have fallen or died in Niagara Parks, while others have been purchased from local Mennonite communities.

Master Carver Frank Kim presents regular on-site carving and interactive demonstrations. Kim is working on a recreation of a War of 1812 battle, all done in carved totem poles. Kim has even carved some totem poles for a nine-hole mini putt golf, which is included in your admission.

Niagara Glen is located 8 km north of the Falls, just south of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Conservatory.

Address: 3050 Niagara Pkwy
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S4

Phone: +1 905 358 8633
Fax: +1 905 732 5980

For more information, visit: http://www.niagaraparks.com/nature/totem-pole.php

Legendary Nature

Trails of 1812 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:29:22 +0000

With a culture deeply rooted in nature, Aboriginal peoples believe that there are no barriers between the spiritual and physical worlds. Come and embrace this enduring reverence for the earth, wind and sky on a voyage that will take you to some of Ontario’s most spectacular natural settings.

Listen to the legend of the making of North America, created when the Great Spirit saved a patch of land on the back of a turtle. Learn about bird and animal spirits that control the weather, the harvest, the underworld and human behaviour.

Embark on a wilderness eco-adventure as you learn about the Aboriginal perspective on beautiful Manitoulin Island. The Great Spirit Circle Trail offers educational and cultural interpretive tours that exhibit the long and rich history of the Anishnabe people.

Venture to tribal fishing and hunting grounds on Rice Lake and discover the Serpent Mounds Park – nine burial mounds that are the graves of the Point Peninsula people. Gaze at the ancient serpent resting quietly in its grove of oaks – far away from jungles of Central America where this sacred symbol is most frequently seen.

Walk with the spirits in the Kawarthas, hike to the Petroglyphs Teaching Rocks and descend deep into the Collingwood Scenic Caves – an ancient Huron place of worship.

Uncover the legend of an Ojibway chief turned to stone by the Spirit of the Deep Sea Water at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Hike to the top of the park’s massive granite cliffs for a stunning view of Lake Superior.

Be awe struck at nearby Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, known as the “Niagara of the North.” You can almost see the legendary Ojibway princess who pretended to guide the enemy Sioux to her people, but instead, led them over the plunging falls.

Come and discover great spirits born of the land in this legendary place called Ontario.

For more information, visit http://www.ontariotravel.net/

Ontario Heritage Week

Trails of 1812 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:54:45 +0000

Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions of an Aboriginal culture that’s older than recorded time. Join in the spectacle of dramatic drums and colourful swirling dress at a Pow Wow celebration. Taste native fare such as bannock, traditional fried bread, corn soup or blueberry tea. Pay tribute to Kitche Manitou, the Great Spirit of Manitoulin Island. Hear ancient songs or listen to tales from an Elder on a Spirit Walk or gathered round a First Nations campfire. Wonder at the mysteries of ancient petroglyphs, figures and symbols carved into marble rock face or time travel to a reconstructed Aboriginal village to be welcomed by First Nations members in traditional regalia.

Celebrate Aboriginal culture, history and traditions during Ontario’s Heritage Week held each year during the last week of February.

Read more at: http://www.ontariotravel.net/

Old Fort Erie – Niagara Heritage Trail

Trails of 1812 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:56:36 +0000

Canada’s Bloodiest Battlefield

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.

Niagara Parks is preparing to celebrate the War of 1812 Bi-Centennial. Plans are being made for special events beginning in 2012 – visit the official website Visit 1812 for updates on this important milestone shared by Canada and the United States of America – Celebrating 200 Years of Peace.

Did you know?

Fort Erie was…

the site of ancient flint quarries
the first fort built in Ontario by the British – in 1764 during Pontiac’s Rebellion
a base for British troops, Loyalist Rangers and Iroquois Warriors during the American Revolution (1775 – 1783)
Canada’s bloodiest field of battle with over 3000 troops killed and wounded during the Siege of Fort Erie August 3 to September 21, 1814
the major crossing point into Canada of the Underground Railroad 1793 – 1865
occupied by the Fenians (Irish Republican Army) during their largest raid, 1866
visited by Pontiac, General Brock, General Winfield Scott, Lord and Lady Simcoe, Prince Edward (future King Edward VII), Mark Twain.

Admission Prices are shown in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes.
$9.25 Adults (13+ years), $5.15 Children (6 to 12 years)
Children 5 and under are FREE!

Dates of Operation: Open seasonally, approximately May 6 to October 7.

Hours of Operation: All times subject to change. Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing times shown. Extended hours may apply during Special events.
Opening Time – 10:00 a.m.
Closing Time – 5:00 p.m.

Location: 350 Lakeshore Rd. Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada (905) 871-0540. Old Fort Erie is located in the town of Fort Erie approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles), or a scenic 20-minute drive, south of Niagara Falls and is close to the Peace Bridge from Buffalo, New York. The grounds and the main floor rooms of the buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Battle of Crysler’s Farm

Trails of 1812 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:26:50 +0000

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 along the St Lawrence. On November 11, 1813, close to 4,000 American troops attacked a British corps of 1,200 on the ploughed fields of John Crysler’s Farm. In fierce fighting with heavy casualties on both sides, the British troops turned the Americans away who fled back across the river.

On the weekend of July 11 and 12, re-enactors portraying American and Anglo-Canadian armies and His Majesty’s Mohawk Allies will take part in three battles on the grounds of Crysler Memorial Park and inside Upper Canada Village. Many of the units taking part are re-creations of the actual regiments that fought on John Crysler’s Farm. The rattle of musketry will be punctuated by the roar of cannons.

The largest war of 1812 re-enactment in North America
The Friends of Crysler’s Farm are honoured to have been chosen to host the 2009 War of 1812 Grand Tactical, the largest war of 1812 re-enactment in North America. The “armies” will be accompanied by civilians portraying the camp life of those who accompanied armies of the period while they were on the march. The tented camps of both armies, crafters, artisans and settlers will combine to bring the largest-ever display of living history to the area.

Upper Canada Village, immediately adjacent to the Battlefield Memorial, is a re-creation of a typical settlement along the shores of the St. Lawrence at the time of Confederation and in 2000 was named the top visitor attraction in Canada. The site also includes a memorial to the Loyalist settlers who carved the province of Upper Canada from the wilderness after having lost their homes and possessions for their loyalty to the Crown during the American Revolution.

So circle the month of July now on your calendar and watch as history comes alive at Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial.

Old Fort Erie – Niagara Heritage Trail