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Welcome
to Route 1812 ~ Pathways to Peace ~ Western Corridor War of 1812-1814 website at www.westerncorridor1812.com
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Pathways to Peace ~ Western
Corridor War of 1812-1814
Adrienne Horne, M.A., Regional Project
Manager, Western Corridor War of 1812 Bicentennial Alliance
Welcome to Route 1812 ~ Passion & Enthusiasm ….
If
you have ever had some time to speak with Adrienne,
you might notice the conversation has far more “passion” then just
discussing “history”. It’s not just her knowledge that you notice either. I
asked Adrienne if she could share
some of the passion and overall enthusiasm for this Route
1812 Project.
Adrienne
replies … I suppose I have always had a love for history. I studied Cultural
Anthropology in University, and then took up the role of Family Historian from
my grandfather. My family has had a long and influential impact on Canada’s
history, including roles in the War of 1812.
I
was so excited when I was hired to help the province commemorate the War of
1812. I was finally able to use both my Anthropology and Family History in my
career. It helped that I have a strong background in museum studies and project
management too!
For me Route 1812 gives communities the opportunity to tell
their own story of their history. I never liked history in grade school and I
think it was because it went from one war to another. I always thought there
must be something more to history then just fighting and so I went into
Anthropology, to learn how people live together. As ironic as it seems now to
be in yet another war, Route 1812 has given me the outlet to tell the people’s
stories, off the battlefields.
Route 1812 is about the social impact the war had on the
citizens. It is the social impact that I am interested in. How did we defend
our homes and come together in times of trouble, to then stay together to form
a great nation? It is that legacy that Canadians should be proud of and
celebrate. Stay tuned for more exciting news ...
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