Carol Law
Festival Nomad Correspondent
Scouts Canada Participats at Niagara-on-the-Lake
featuring Article Submitted by Carol Law
Part 2 ...
This week we will continue with Festival Nomad Correspondent, Carol Law’s article about her adventures during this past summers experience with Scouts Canada.
Scouts Canada is celebrating 200 years of Peace! The War of 1812 at Fort George, Niagara on the Lake was re-enacted by over 2300 Scouts from Canada and the United States. The Scouts recreate the battles, wearing full period style uniforms, accouterments, brandishing muskets that fire caps (for a satisfying "bang"), and hauling cannons that the boys and their leaders have made.
To Carol’s credits, she has been Awarded the Silver Medal of Merit from the Camp Anderson, Fort George 1812 Campaign for contribution to uniforms and the flag. Her participation also includes being in reenactments. Recently at a Lady with a parasol where her main rule of etiquette was to only not at passing Gentlemen who acknowledge you first. She really stays true to wearing a Spencer Dress and Apron; she was required as “the local woman” to assist with camp life. In the “Off Season” Carol can be found speaking to Scout groups about family 1812 history. She will spend time doing research and make new uniforms and equipment. She still will participate during the off season in parades reenacting as “wooden toy soldiers”. And of course, Drill Practice. Carol is an amazing person who can say one of her accomplishments was developing a new Scout specialty badge for 1812 participation. She has been required to qualify in participating also by making own equipment, participating in 3 events, 2 camp events, write an article and speak to a troop about the experience. Now that you know a little about Carol, she will share with us her story while participating in this years Scout Canada experience at Niagara-on-the-Lake.
(To Be Continued)
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