by Judi McWilliams
Anne Brooks - Part Eight
The 1812 Grand Tactical...
Although Anne is not a member of any re-enactment group, she has worked with the Upper Canada Military Re-enactment Society (UCMRS) since 2008 at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. She has also kept busy with the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society (UTMRS) since 2009, on a volunteer basis. She has helped plan such as a living history conference and the Bicentennial activities for 2012- 2014. In conjunction with the Upper Thames River Conservations Area, these groups will be gathering on the weekend of October 1st & 2nd, 2011 at Fanshawe Pioneer Village for the Fanshawe 1812 Grand Tactical: The Invasion of Upper Canada. Here they invite you to experience the life and battles of a soldier during the war of 1812. There will be artillery explosions and Napoleonic demonstrations of warfare as hundreds of British and militia troops line up shoulder to shoulder to defend their country. My favorite will be touring the military encampments, where they offer 1812 shops, entertainment and great conversations with the re-enactors. On the October 1st - 2nd weekend the Royal Scots Grenadiers will be taking part. I thought it would be of interest to tell you a little about these folks. I found, my research most interesting and informative. I also found, with a little insight, that I will have a greater understanding, while visiting on the weekend at Fanshawe Pioneer Village, for their 1812 Grand Tactical!
(To Be Continued)
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