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Museum hosts exclusive screening of upcoming PBS special on War of 1812 |
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The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre in Southampton is pleased to
host an exclusive and private screening of the soon to be released PBS
'War of 1812' documentary.
For two and a half years, the British army and Canadian colonists fought the Americans with First Nations joining in the conflict on both sides. In the years to follow, the War of 1812 would be celebrated in some places and essentially forgotten in others but ... it was a war worth remembering. It was a struggle that threatened the very existence of Canada and then divided the United States so deeply that the nation almost broke apart. Some of its battles and heroes became legendary, yet its blunders and cowards were just as prominent. The film depicts how the glories of war became enshrined in history - how failures are quickly forgotten - how inconvenient truths are ignored forever. With stunning re-enactments, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, 'The War of 1812' presents the conflict that forged the destiny of a continent. For More information Contact Ken Cassavoy - General Hunter Project Coordinator/Marine Archaeologist Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Phone (519)797-2080 ext 125 or 1-866-318-8889 fax (519) 797-2191 kcassavoy@brucecounty.on.ca www.brucemuseum.ca
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For Southampton on Lake Huron and Bruce County, the War of 1812 now has special significance given the discovery of the HMS General Hunter shipwreck. The Hunter was known to have participated in the War of 1812 and it was only recently that she was discovered beneath the sands on Southampton beach, where she lays covered today. The exclusive screening is being held Tuesday, October 4 at 2:00pm Admission by Donation Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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