Program Overview

The War of 1812 was one of the most important historical events along the Niagara Frontier. It had a profound impact on the development of both the United States and Canada and is still relevant to both countries today.

1812 on the Niagara Frontier is a local, contemporary follow up to the WNED production The War of 1812. 1812 on the Niagara Frontier explores sites around the Niagara region dedicated to preserving and presenting this history to the public. The program focuses on the sites as destinations and captures the visitor experience at each location. From cannon firings and musket demonstrations, to interactive museums and costumed reenactments, 1812 on the Niagara Frontier captures the passion each of these unique locations brings to the history of the War of 1812.

Featured Sites

Name: Fort Niagara
Location: Youngstown, NY
Contact information: P) 716-745-7611
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Name: Fort George
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Contact information: P) 905-468-6614 E) ont-niagara@pc.gc.ca
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Name: Erie Maritime Museum
Location: Erie, PA
Contact information: P) 814-452-2744 E) wrybka@state.pa.us
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Name: Queenston Heights/Brock’s Monument
Location: Queenston, Ontario
Contact information: P) 905-468-6621 E) giftshop@friendsoffortgeorge.ca
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Name: Laura Secord Homestead
Location: Queenston, Ontario
Contact information: P) 1-877-642-7275 ext. 2
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Name: Lundy’s Lane Battlefield/Niagara Falls History Museum
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Contact information: P) 905-358-5082
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Name: Drummond Hill Cemetery
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Contact information: N/A
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Name: Fort Erie
Location: Fort Erie, Ontario
Contact information: P) 1-877-642-7275 ext. 2
E) grpsls@niagaraparks.com
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Name: Fort York
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Contact information: P) 416-392-6907 E) fortyork@toronto.ca
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For more information and directions to each of these sites, please visit their websites.