Events
Elgin County ( 1 ) Haldimand County ( 3 ) Norfolk County ( 6 ) City of Burlington ( 5 ) City of Hamilton ( 18 )
Bicentennial 1812 Exhibit: Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize
March 03, 2012 - September 30, 2014
"You are to be drawn on Hurdles to place of execution, hanged by the neck but not until dead, cut down while alive and your entrails taken out and burnt before your faces, your heads cut off,...
Flames Across Norfolk
September 12, 2012 - December 28, 2014
War with the United States had a drastic effect on Norfolk County. This special exhibition makes use of original source documents and museum artifacts to tell this unknown...
War of 1812 Themed “Stories in the Stones" Cemetery Tours
May 11, 2013 - November 02, 2013
Join Robin McKee of Historical Perceptions for a lively, informative tour of selected grave sites in the historic Hamilton Cemetery. Each tour will introduce you to some of Hamilton’s interesting...
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
May 18, 2013 - September 07, 2013
Explore how Dundurn Castle was built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Discover exidence of...
Dominion Conference of the United Empire Loyalists' Asociation of Canada - Hamilton Branch
May 30, 2013 - June 02, 2013
Loyalists from across Canada will be visiting the area in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Stoney Creek. Participants will enjoy local tours to heritage sites in Hamilton and...
100th Anniversary of the Opening of the Battlefield Monument
May 31, 2013
One of Stoney Creek's most recognizable landmarks, the 100 foot tall Battlefield Monument was opened in June, 1913, with thousands of people in attendance. Travel back in time to mark this...
Smith's Knoll Memorial Parade and Service
May 31, 2013
To commemorate the Battle of Stoney Creek and honour those who fought, the City of Hamilton and local Stoney Creek Legions invite you to a Memorial Parade and Service, including a rededication of...
War of 1812 Bicentennial Performance
June 04, 2013
Enjoy free admission to Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, featuring the exhibition, "Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize", between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This exhibit explores...
Canadian International Military Tattoo
June 08, 2013 - June 09, 2013
Connecting Canadians to Their Military through Music
An inspiring 2-1/2 hour show of stirring music, dancing, pipes & drums and military displays. With the theme "IT HAPPENED HERE,...
Ancaster Heritage Days: Mr. Ancaster's Magical Mystery Bus Tour and Tea- ANcaster Farms and the War of 1812
June 09, 2013
Join Mr. Ancaster- Jim Green, Winner of the 2010 T. Melville Bailey Heritage Award- on a historical mystery bus to Ancaster farms. Tour will include discussion of the impact of the War of 1812 and...
Ancaster Heritage Days: Mr. Ancaster's Magical Mystery Bus Tour & Tea - Ancaster Farms and the War of 1812
June 09, 2013
Join Mr. Ancaster - Jim Green, Winner of the 2010 T. Melville Bailey Heritage Award - on a historical mystery bus tour of Ancaster farms. Tour will include discussion of the impact of the War of 1812...
Crawford Lake Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2013
Step back in time and explore the 15th century Iroquoian Village that has been reconstructed on its original site. The spirits still sing in the rustic longhouses where tools‚ animal hides and the...
Hamilton & Scourge Sunken Sunset: Images from the 2008 Underwater Survey
June 22, 2013 - November 10, 2013
Capsized during a terrible storm in August, 1813, War of 1812 era warships the Hamilton and the Scourge now sit at the bottom of Lake Ontario. Brilliantly coloured sonar images, which are part of the...
Tall Ships® Hamilton
June 28, 2013 - June 30, 2013
The majestic tall ships are coming to Hamilton's waterfront as part of the Tall Ships® 1812 Tour through the Great Lakes this summer to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
The...
Fact and Folklore 1812
July 01, 2013 - September 07, 2013
Learn about Social Life in 1812 at this...
Regency Family Picnic
July 21, 2013
Fun, fellowship and entertainment for the whole family. Bring your own picnic lunch to Battlefield Park or purchase refreshments at the concession stand.
Date: Sunday, July 21, 2013
Time: 11:00...
Joseph Brant Day Festival
August 05, 2013
Joseph Brant Day is a heritage festival put on by Joseph Brant Museum in Burlington that celebrates the legacy of our city’s original settler‚ Joseph Brant Thayendanegea‚ and includes activities for...
George Hamilton Day 203- The Life and Times of Sara Calder
August 06, 2013
In honour of the City's founder George Hamilton, City Council has proclaimed the August Holiday Monday as George Hamilton Day each year. Burlington celebrates Joseph Brant Day, Toronto...
Barclay's Ball Weekend
August 09, 2013 - August 11, 2013
Ironic commemoration of Robert Barclay's accidental lifting of the blockade on Lake Erie.
Regency Dance; Modern Dance Party at Norfolk Hotel
Fact & Folklore and Social Life in 1812...
Sara Calder Day
August 20, 2013
Celebrate the birthday of the woman who ensured the preservation of the Gage family home and the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek. Enjoy free admission to the Museum. Light refreshments will be...
War of 1812 Re-enactment
September 07, 2013 - September 08, 2013
The story of the War of 1812 comes to life at Backus Heritage Conservation Area on September 7 and 8, 2013. Hundreds of historical re-enactors and settlers set up camp in the Heritage Village for...
Our Agricultural Past - 1812 "Life on the Farm"
September 21, 2013
The Doors Open and Harvest Festival (Living History) in Haldimand County at Nanticoke...
Hamilton & Scourge Memorial: On-the-Land
September 21, 2013
Join us for a fill day of events to celebrate 200 years of peace and remember the 53 American sailors who lost their lives during the sinking of the United States Navy schooners Hamilton and Scourge,...
Coffee & Culture at The Old Town Hall: Noose, Knife, Fire and Plough: Ancaster and the War of 1812
November 06, 2013
Join us at the historic Ancaster Old Town Hall for coffee, treats, and a talk about Ancaster's experience during the War of 1812, highlighting the Bloody Assize. Guest Speaker Lois Corey,...
The Battle of Nanticoke
November 09, 2013 - November 13, 2013
The re-enactment is part of the Living History Festival. There will be a Commemoration Ceremony at the Battle Site in Nanticoke on Sunday, November 10,...
Commemoration Ceremony for the Battle of Nanticoke
November 10, 2013
A commemoration ceremony at the Battle Site in...
Blood Ties to a Gentle Landscape
February 01, 2014 - September 30, 2015
British military from 1813 until 1815. Blood Ties to a Gentle Landscape tells the story of the people who lied on and around Burlington Heights during the War of 1812. This exhibit will showcase the...
Burlington’s Heritage Day
February 16, 2014
Experience the past with dynamic presentations and events that highlight the history that has shaped the City of Burlington as we know it today. Step back in time and learn about life in Loyalist...
Crawford Lake Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2014
Step back in time and explore the 15th century Iroquoian Village that has been reconstructed on its original site. The spirits still sing in the rustic longhouses where tools‚ animal hides and the...
Sovereign's Mills Rural Raids Play
July 04, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Play about the 1814 raids at Sovereign's Mills. Paired with a play about the same raids at...
Dover Rural Raids Play
July 04, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Play about the 1814 raids on Dover. Paired with a play about the same raids at Sovereign's...
Joseph Brant Day Festival
August 04, 2014
Joseph Brant Day is a heritage festival put on by Joseph Brant Museum in Burlington that celebrates the legacy of our city’s original settler‚ Joseph Brant Thayendanegea‚ and includes activities for...
