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War of 1812 Encampment ----July 29-20, 2006

--- Over 100 British and American soldiers re-occupy Old Fort Niagara and present a weekend of programming focused on the War of 1812. -- This conflict saw the last shots fired in anger at the Fort, as British soldiers staged a daring pre-dawn attack on December 19, 1813, to wrest the post from American hands. --- The Fort's garrison flag, taken by the British is 1813, is now proudly displayed in the new Visitor Center.

The highlight of the weekend was the evening battle demonstration, where the events of the 1813 capture of the Fort will be recreated.

Some of the Units participating are:

Fife & Drums of the King's Forces
1st Regiment Grenideers (Royals)
89th Regiment of Foot
41st Regiment of Foot
1st Regiment of Foot
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Lincoln Militia
Norfolk Militia
NY Militia, 77th Regiment
17th Dragoons
CAPS of the War of 1812 Encampment
CAPS of the War of 1812 Encampment
t2%2f18%2f621218%2f4%2f65520482.Ni0KHyMP.jpg MORNING FORMATION & COLOURS
MORNING FORMATION & COLOURS
1812 ENCAMPMENT
1812 ENCAMPMENT
UNIFORMS of the War of 1812
UNIFORMS of the War of 1812
BATTLE RE-ENACTMENT
BATTLE RE-ENACTMENT