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The Pioneer Museum keeps the War of 1812 alive and well
DIANE HUNTER diane.hunter@eap.on.ca
charmof rural Glengarry and brought their families to camp out for the entire weekend. Military and civilian lives were portrayed throughout the encampments and battle- "eld, as soldiers, men and women kept busy with daily routines of the period. #e highlight of the weekend was a full-$edged
!e sixth annual War of 1812 Re-enactment at the Pioneer Museum in Dunvegan saw beautiful weather last weekend, as hun- dreds came out to see the way things used to be. History came
battle with the "- ring of cannon and musketry among the invading Ame- rican militia and the scarlet clad ranks of the British defenders. Horses of the 19 th Light Dragoons o!ered a view of their daily tactical. Awartime surgeon brought primitive military medicine to life and visitors witnessed a mock historical funeral procession amidst wailing mourners. A 19 th century
to life September 26 and 27 as re- enactors recrea- ted the Battle of theWar of 1812 on the grounds of the Pioneer Museum. People from all over Ontario, Quebec, New York state and Vermont, came to enjoy a weekend of living history of early Upper Canada. Six years since its commence- ment, the mu-
18-month-old Evelyn Adams was getting into the part at theWar of 1812 Re-enactment, September 26.
seum’s 1812 event has thrilled and delighted audiences both young and old. Even the re-enactors are captivated by the irresistible
mall was set up with vendors o!ering an array of historical reproductions, such as handmade candles, oven-"red breads, fresh
vegetables and fruits, andmore. A silhouette artist was on hand creating pro"le artwork for those willing to sit still for a short while. #e weekend gave way to beautiful wea- ther for the event and the smell of wood
burning enticed passersby to stop and visit. #e next event at the Pioneer Museum will be Christmas Truce: An evening of Remem- brance and Music on Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m.
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Helen Scott was quietlymending some clothes during the re-enactment, September 26
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