“A War of 1812 Experience”
Nancy Island Historic Site
August 16th, 17th & 18th, 2013
Building
on the huge success of past Wasaga under Siege events, the Historic
Military Establishment of Upper Canada in partnership with the Town of
Wasaga Beach, Ontario Parks, Town of Collingwood and Nancy Island
Historic Site look forward to hosting you once again from August 16th
to the 18th.
Wasaga under Siege “A War of 1812 Experience” will once
again come to life as over 300 re-enactors will take part echoing
history through the streets and waters of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and
Nancy Island Historic Site.
If
you have never attended Wasaga under Siege in the past or have been a
regular for the past decade this year is certainly the one not to miss!
As part of Ontario’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations the TALL SHIPS® 1812 Tour, presented by Redpath Sugar will be returning to the shores of Nottawasaga Bay as part of Wasaga under Siege 2013. In partnership with the port of Collingwood Tall Ships® LYNX, FRIENDS GOOD WILL and MADELINE
will be taking part in a sail past along Beach Area 1 & 2 on Friday
evening and then participating in the planned skirmish re-enactment
taking place on the shores of beach area two afterwards.
Saturday’s afternoon battle re-enactment event will be changing
locations as re-enactors will be boarding buses to travel over to
Collingwood to partake in tactical demonstrations and activities in
Millennium Park as part of Collingwood’s Tall Ship® event and activities.
Sunday morning re-enactors will also have the opportunity to return to
Collingwood to board and view the Tall Ships® as bus transportation will
be provided there and back.
We have put together a great weekend for re-enactors and spectators
alike! Re-enactors will enjoy a safe Grand Encampment area on Historic
Nancy Island, water, food, entertainment, drinks, souvenir and 4 battles
including river battles will also take place. Battles will be fought
all over the town of Wasaga Beach and Collingwood with Tall Ships®,
parading, pillaging, cannons, muskets, longboats and voyageur canoes.
We will be using all our talents and proven Wasaga under Siege 1812
hospitality to make sure all re-enactors & participant’s alike feel
welcomed and satisfied that it was worth the trip.
Wasaga Beach, Ontario as many of you already know host the longest
fresh water beach in the world and attracts thousands of tourist each
day to its beaches and attractions. Re-enactors and their families will
have the opportunity to enjoy the historical components of the event as
well as the beach and modern attractions such as shopping, restaurants,
waterslides, midway, paintball and other attractions to numerous to
mention.
Merchants, blanket traders and artisans are welcomed free of charge and
we have a great musical line-up for the evening hospitality tent on
Friday and Saturday.
All re-enactors who portray any aspect of the War of 1812 are welcomed
to participate. They include – British and American Regulars or
Militia, Navy Personnel, Cannon Crews, Natives, Voyageurs and Men, Women
& Children civilians.
Sunday morning also features the Alex Montgomery Memorial Iron-man and
Iron-women contest that has proven to be a popular event not only to
participate in, but to watch as well, with prizes going out to the
winners.
We have a brand new website so please take a look and if you are
registering on-line please register individually or as an immediate
family unit. No group registrations will be accepted unless
pre-approved. This gives us a more accurate number for logistics, food
and actual people attending and camping on the island.
Look forward to seeing everyone in August!
David J. Brunelle
Co-ordinator
WUS 2003-2013
Sails on the St. Mary & History Fest
July 19th, 20th & 21st, 2013
Roberta Bondar Marina &
Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site,
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
LOOKING FOR: RE-ENACTORS, ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, HISTORICAL DISPLAYS, MERCHANTS, ETC...
Algoma 1812 is looking for re-enactors, artisans, entertainers, historical displays, merchants, etc., to join them from July 19th to July 21st, 2013 as part of Ontario’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations TALL SHIPS® 1812 Tour, presented by Redpath Sugar. In partnership with the Rotary Club and the City of Sault Ste. Marie Tall Ships® NIAGARA, PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II and LYNX will be taking part in Sails on the St. Mary and History Fest activities throughout the weekend.
Algoma 1812 is looking for participants to be part of this historic event and are specifically looking for the following:
British & American Military Units, Individuals & Encampments
British & American Military Units, Individuals & Encampments
Period Demonstrators, Artisans, Entertainers and Merchants
Sailors, Naval Crew & Encampments
Sailors, Naval Crew & Encampments
Native & Voyageur Units, Individuals & Encampments
If you have a special unique 19th century talent not listed above we would also like to hear from you!!!
All participants will be compensated in one form or another for attending and providing wholesome education and public orientated programming.
If you are interested in attending this great bicentennial event please submit a proposal with the following information from you or your unit/group:
1. Name, Address, Postal Code, Phone Number and E-mail address
2. A description of what you have to offer in regards to talent,
If you have a special unique 19th century talent not listed above we would also like to hear from you!!!
All participants will be compensated in one form or another for attending and providing wholesome education and public orientated programming.
If you are interested in attending this great bicentennial event please submit a proposal with the following information from you or your unit/group:
1. Name, Address, Postal Code, Phone Number and E-mail address
2. A description of what you have to offer in regards to talent,
demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, encampments etc. 3. Any promotional materials, pictures, websites promoting yourself
or your group
4. How many performances, interpretations, and presentations you
4. How many performances, interpretations, and presentations you
would perform each day if applicable.
5. What days you would be able to attend.
5. What days you would be able to attend.
6. Compensation for participating.
Please submit your proposals to David J. Brunelle at:
Email - davidbrunelle@rogers.com
Mailing - 23 Byrnes Crescent, Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada, L9M 1W4
Tentative Participants Schedule to Date
Email - davidbrunelle@rogers.com
Mailing - 23 Byrnes Crescent, Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada, L9M 1W4
Tentative Participants Schedule to Date
Thursday July 18th
Encampment set up - Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site
Friday July 19th
History Fest - Ermatinger Clergue – 9:30am to 4:30pm
Tall Ships® Parade of Sail – 1:00pm
Captain’s Dinner – Friday evening 6:00 p.m. – “Regency Dinner & Dance” - Tickets available for purchase.
Saturday July 20th
History Fest - Ermatinger Clergue Site - 9:00am to 9:00pm
Tall Ships® 1812 Festival 9:00am to 9:00pm Roberta Bondar Park
Tall Ships® Open – 10:00am – 8:00pm
Rotary Fest Parade – Line up at 10:00am – Parade at 11:00am.
Sunday July 21st
History Fest – Ermatinger Clergue Site – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tall Ships® 1812 Festival 9:00am to 6:00pm Roberta Bondar Park
Tall Ships® Open – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday Night Closing Dinner at Ermatinger Site - 7:30pm
Look forward to receiving everyone's proposals and for more information on Algoma 1812 and Tall Ships® visit: www.algoma1812.ca & www.ecnhs.com
David J. Brunelle
Co-ordinator - Heritage Programming
Co-ordinator - Heritage Programming
705-716-7124
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