Events
Wasaga Under Siege: "A War of 1812 Experience"
- Date:
- July 23, 2010
- Location:
- Nancy Island Historic Site, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
- Contact:
- David J. Brunelle (705) 716-7124 or wasagaundersiege@rogers.com
Wasaga under Siege: “A War of 1812 Experience” is an annual living history festival commemorating a War of 1812 battle between Americans, British and First Nations which resulted in an American victory with the sinking of the British schooner Nancy. This historic event eventually led to the modern day creation of Nancy Island Historic Site located in present day Wasaga Beach, Ontario.
This three day heritage festival managed and operated entirely by volunteers’ features authentic War of 1812 tactics, historical battles, marine assault landings, artillery, and much more. A professional public address announcer narrates each battle event as a series of fictional and historical battle scenarios are presented to the public. The Grand Encampment at Nancy Island Historic Site will feature over 400 re-enactors opening their living history encampments to the public along with 19th century merchants, artisans, demonstrators, entertainers, live period musical entertainment and much more.
For more information visit Wasaga Under Siege
