![]() Graduating from West Point in 1971, he served as an armor officer for twenty-three years in Germany, Korea, Canada, and other U.S. Rich was born and raised on the shores of Lake Erie in Dunkirk, New York. This presentation outlines the strategy, tactics, personages and results of this failed American campaign. However, American momentum was stopped cold in a meadow near Stoney Creek. Initially, at York (now Toronto) and Fort George (across from Fort Niagara), the Americans enjoyed success, largely due to excellent Army-Navy cooperation. In 1813, the Madison Administration focused its main efforts on Lake Ontario. invaded Canada in three widely separated locations but was turned back with heavy losses. In 1812, Congress declared war against the British Empire to redress grievances such as seizing American ships, cargoes, and sailors. Barbuto, Ph.D.ģ:15 (Sun only) Tour: Fort Niagara in the War of 1812 Scheduled Program Features: (both days unless otherwise noted)Ģ:00 (Sat only) Lecture, Visitor Center Theater - “The 1813 Campaign on the Niagara Frontier” by Richard V. Ongoing Program Activities: (both days unless otherwise noted)Įarly 19th Century Soldier Life Field Surgeon Military Music, Blacksmithing (Sunday only) Laundry Dress-Making/Tailoring Silversmithing Cooking & Foodways Children’s Games. Barbuto will present a special talk on the 1813 Campaign. ![]() ![]() Reenactors bring the War of 1812 to life as they garrison the fort.Īt 2:00 p.m. ![]()
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