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Bicentennial of the War of 1812

In my previous post, I indicated how there are seasonal changes to what people are thinking about based on the frequency of visits to certain of our blog entries. In similar fashion, the celebration of historical events can trigger increases … Continue reading

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War of 1812 Bicentennial

Less than three months until the calendar page is turned to 2012. Throughout many parts of Canada and the United States, re-enactors and historians have been planning for many, many months for the various events for the bicentennial of the … Continue reading

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Youngstown, New York – Fire Hydrant Art

Aug. 20, 2011 – We were visiting in the Niagara-on-the-Lake area and decided to take a trip across the river to visit Fort Niagara. We spent a great deal of time stuck in traffic on the bridge crossing the river, … Continue reading

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Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario We had tried to visit Fort George two days earlier but were greeted with torrential rain while still in the parking lot. See: Lots of rain!. According to the government placard at the site, Fort George … Continue reading

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Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Tried to visit the fort today but the rains came down! Update: returned two days later when the weather was more favourable. Fort George without the rain

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