{"id":7377,"date":"2013-02-21T16:17:35","date_gmt":"2013-02-21T21:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/inbox\/?p=7377"},"modified":"2013-02-21T17:04:51","modified_gmt":"2013-02-21T22:04:51","slug":"big-anniversary-weekend-for-regional-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/inbox\/2013\/02\/21\/big-anniversary-weekend-for-regional-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Big anniversary weekend for regional history"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Historical re-enactor in Ogdensburg, NY. Photo: Slabcity Gang<\/a>, CC some rights reserved<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Given a choice, armies of yesteryear preferred\u00a0to skip winter campaigns. But sometimes they soldiered on through snow and ice. This was the case\u00a0200 years ago, when a significant battle in our region took place on February 22, 1813.<\/p>\n

All sorts of events and re-enactments<\/a>\u00a0are taking place this weekend to commemorate the Battle of Ogdensburg\u00a0–\u00a0also known as\u00a0Prescott’s raid on Ogdensburg<\/a>\u00a0in Canada.<\/p>\n

On the U.S. side of the river, be sure to check out\u00a0Fort de la Pr\u00e9sentation<\/a>, at Lighthouse Point, Ogdensburg.<\/p>\n

Forsyth’s Rifles<\/a>\u00a0will have a starring role in reproducing the battle, even though history demands they must lose and withdraw.\u00a0Canadian participants include the <\/span>Grenville Militia<\/a>, the\u00a0<\/span>Glengary Light Infantry Fencibles<\/a>\u00a0along with related demonstrations at Fort Wellington<\/a>\u00a0– just across the river in Prescott, Ontario.<\/span><\/p>\n

Todd Moe presented more of the back story<\/a> in conversations with participants like Michael Whittaker<\/a><\/span>\u00a0during the 8 o’ clock hour this past week.<\/span><\/p>\n

A look at various myths from that battle<\/a>\u00a0was presented in this National Post article. Ron Dale, Parks Canada\u2019s War of 1812 bicentennial manager, asserts that much of the looting in Ogdensburg was done by (gasp!) the ladies of Prescott!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c…Since the border had never stopped Canadians from socializing with Americans, Mrs. Jones of Prescott knew where Mrs. Smith of Ogdensburg stored her best china.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Speaking of re-enactments, while it’s probably wise to keep your day job, here’s a recent \u00a0‘help wanted’ post you just don’t see every day:<\/p>\n

The Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene are looking to host an early 19th Century\/War of 1812 encampment in conjunction with this two day TALL SHIPS\u00ae 1812 Tour event and are looking specifically looking for the following:<\/p>\n