The Real 1812 Legacy
(An article we recently wrote for Thousand Islands Life)
Do you remember Canada’s Centennial? It galvanized communities along the St. Lawrence. Groups worked together to host celebratory events. People donned period clothes, many of which are still hanging in closets across the region.
The way people reminisce about that commemoration, or more recent anniversaries for Loyalist-settled towns, suggests the potential for the War of 1812 Bicentennial is even that much greater.
One thing stands out as being different for the Bicentennial – technology. Since 1967 our ability to communicate has advanced considerably. Thanks to the Internet, we now have the potential to more closely connect Bicentennial initiatives throughout the St. Lawrence region.
In 1967, for example, to find someone who might teach period dancing depended on who you knew – or who advertised in your town. In 2012, through an 1812-focused online community, we’ve been able to foster a growing network of English Country Dancers along the St. Lawrence in just a matter of months. More>>
