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    Volume 4 of Our Canadian Heritage Series

    A newspaper article written by Fred Williams titled, "A Notable Niagara Centennial" where he discusses the death of John Crooks and his experiences in the War of 1812. The newspaper the article was w

    An oil on canvas painting. Before dawn on October 13, 1812, the New York State Militia launched an invasion across the treacherous currents of the Niagara River at Queenston. The leader of the Britis

    An original copy of the October 14, 1824 copy of the Advocate. Articles of interest include the “Anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights”, “The Re-internment”, and “Brittain Cherishes the Memo

    This document is a diagram with explanations of the place where Sir Isaac Brock fell according to some who claim to have witness the event.

    This document, dated 1813, is a report by Elizabeth Campbell on her late husband's military career. Donald Campbell was the Fort-Major of Fort George during the War of 1812. It also states, at the be

    Recollections of the War of 1812 begins at Page 11.

    Collected by Janet Carnochan while she was curator of the Niagara Historical Museum, this scrapbook contains various newspaper articles concerning events in Canada in 1813. Most articles are narrativ

    The letter is addressed to Sir Alan McNabb, a member of the Committee for the Erection of Brock's Monument, from Robert Stanton concerning the place where Sir Isaac Brock fell. Stanton states within

    This story was submitted by R.I. Warner from St. Thomas, Ontario, to the Globe Prize Story. It is from the grandson's point of view and includes a description of his grandfather's experiences during

    All newspapers are not currently digitized in full. Please contact the museum if you would like to know more about one of the included papers.

    This scrapbook contains various newspaper articles relating to both the Canadian and American side of the Niagara River during the War of 1812. It is not clear what newspapers are included. However,

    This scrapbook contains various newspaper clippings that discuss the War of 1812-1814. It focuses mainly on the centennial events and memorials of the War, particularly those relating to Sir Isaac Br

    A transcription of a letter written by James Fortier, the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper, to the Honourable Jean Chabot regarding a salary adjustment. The original letter is currently unavailable. I

    A letter written by James Fortier who was the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper after his War of 1812 Service. He had participated at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major General Sir Isaac Brock for

    This is a photo of Morgan Cabin that was owned by Lieutenant David Morgan. Chief (Major) John Norton was known to have visited this cabin in April 28, 1809; before becoming an important First Nations

    This scrapbook contains various newspaper articles relating to Niagara and other distant points of interest. It is unsure exactly what newspapers are included. However, it seems that most articles or