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SUMMARY: A Matter of Marching
LOCATION:Parliament Interpretive Centre
URL:http://www.blogto.com/events/66637
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join us for =E2=80=9CA Matter of Marching,=E2=80=9D an accessible, hands-on=
 exploration of the British infantryman=E2=80=99s uniform and equipment at =
the time of the War of 1812, led by Kevin Hebib, Program Development Office=
r at Fort York National Historic Site.=20

At the outset of the War of 1812 the Americans thought the invasion of Uppe=
r Canada would meet with little resistance and would therefore be =E2=80=9C=
a mere matter of marching.=E2=80=9D=20
As it turned out, this could not have been further from the truth.
Canadian militia and inhabitants, together with First Nations warriors and =
British regulars, put their lives on the line and ultimately repelled the i=
nvaders.

The War of 1812 Bicentennial provides the perfect opportunity to re-examine=
 the soldiers' experience as dictated by the constraints and burden of the =
clothing and equipment issued to him for active service.

You=E2=80=99ve seen the images of soldiers in redcoats =E2=80=93 now come g=
ain fascinating insights into how they lived, what they wore and what they =
used to defend our province.=20

This is a free event and entry includes access to the exhibit Foundations &=
 Fire: Early Parliament and the War of 1812 Experience at York. The event i=
s part of a War of 1812 bicentennial speaker series being presented by the =
Ontario Heritage Trust in partnership with the Archives of Ontario.  For mo=
re information call 416 212-8897.=20

Parliament interpretive centre is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. =
to 4 p.m. Admission is $ 5 for adults, $ 3 for students and seniors and fre=
e for children under 8. Sundays are family days with heritage crafts for ch=
ildren from 1 =E2=80=93 3 p.m. Parliament interpretive centre is owned and =
operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust.=20

For More Information:

Sam Wesley
Site Coordinator, Parliament
Telephone: 416 212-8898
Email: sam.wesley@heritagetrust.on.ca=20

Parliament Interpretive Centre
265 Front Street East
Toronto=20

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