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The 1812 BicentennialLegacy Council

The members of the Legacy Council act as

ambassadors for the celebration of the bicentennial

of the War of 1812 in bi-national Niagara, and

leverage these celebrations for the benefit of the

cross-border region.

SponsorshipEngage your brand with a unique historical celebration.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact:

sponsorship@discover1812.com

or call 905-984-3626

Seeking VolunteersVolunteering for the 1812 bicentennial is a great

way to learn and get involved in the community. For

volunteer opportunities, contact:

volunteer@discover1812.com

or call 905-984-3626

For more information on the 1812Bicentennial in Niagara contact

2201 St.David's Rd.,

P.O. Box 1042

c/o Niagara Region Headquarters

Thorold, ON L2V 4T7

Email: info@discover1812.comPhone: 905-984-3626

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FeaturedEvents

Niagara FallsMuseum Reopening

July 20125810 Ferry St., Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls History Museum will reopen with

a bang after an extensive expansion project.

New to the museum is the Gale Family War of 1812

Gallery, showing the perspective of those

who witnessed the Battle of

Lundy's Lane. Opening festivities

will include entertainment and

activities to entertain all ages.

Fort ErieSiege

August 11-12, 2012

350 Lakeshore Rd., Fort EriePut on by the Niagara Parks Commission, the 2012 Siege

of Fort Erie will be the biggest re-enactment for them

to date. Visit the site of the wars "Bloodiest Battle" and

see history come alive. Featuring the new Welcome

Centre at the fort, the Siege will host a variety

of activities for the public throughout the

weekend. Step back into a time of red coats,

black powder and gray fortress walls.

Battle ofQueenstonHeightsOctober 13, 201214184 Niagara River

Pkwy., Niagara Falls

One of 1812s most historically significant battles

occurred on October 13 when American forces

attacked at Queenston, killing the leader of the

British forces, Major General Isaac Brock. This

commemorative event will re-enact the Battle of

Queenston Heights, as well as the burial of Brock,

accompanied by 19th century period music.

New Year's LeveeJanuary 1, 2012

Fort George, 26 Queen St.,Niagara-on-the-Lake

Celebrate the first official event of the

bicentennial in the Niagara Region! Welcome in

the New Year, pledge allegiance to our Sovereign,

and raise a toast to the continued prosperity of our

nation. There will be ceremonial cannon salutes

by the Fort George Artillery and music by the Fort

George Fife and Drum Corps.

Opening Ceremonies

June 15-18, 2012Throughout the Region

The Opening Ceremonies, marking the 200th

anniversary of the proclamation of war. Various

events will take place throughout the region.

(i.e. musical performances, cannon-fire exchangebetween Fort George and Fort Niagara, candlelit

walk/ceremony, etc.)

Fort ErieParade

June 23, 2012

350 Lakeshore Rd., Fort ErieThe Grand Parade originated in the

tradition of holding a full military parade

and celebration for armies returning

from war.The grand parade will feature

over 50 military units, bands and

re-enactors honouring all of the militaries

from the three combatant nations in 1812

along with our First Nation Allies.