History of Niagara
History of Niagara - The Niagara Region has been an important historical site in both Canadian and American History. With the British victory over the French in 1763, all of New France was ceded to Great Britain.
The Niagara Peninsula was the site of many battles on the War of 1812 between British North America and the US. During the War of 1812, Fort George served as the headquarters of the Centre Division of the British Army. Major General Sir Issac Brock served here until his death The history of old Fort Niagara spans more than 300 years. The fort was occupied by three notins: France, Great Britain, and the United States Queenston Heights was the place of both important American and British/Canadian/Indian victories.
Find out why many historians cite the Battle of Chippawa as the birthplace of the US Army.
Laura Secord overheard American officers plotting an attack, and braved a treacherous 32 km (20m) journey to warn the British.
The MacFarland House was the British headquarters, while also serving as a hospital for wounded soldiers from both sides.
The Mackenzie Printery was the home of William Lyon Mackenzie, who, from here, started his career as publisher and aggitator for political reform.
The history of the Queenston Chapel illustrates the ongoing religious struggles of the time.
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