Articles related to "1812 Battles"

The Battle of York reversed a year's worth of disappointment for the American cause in the War of 1812 but may have led to the burning of Washington later in the war.

A major victory for the British and Canadians in the War of 1812, the Battle of Crysler's Farm prevented the Americans from capturing Montreal and eastern Upper Canada.

Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.

American-born War of 1812 heroine Laura Secord is credited with the British victory in one of that war's most strategic battles.

Learn about mid-19th century Canadian rural life and history by visiting this model village featuring heritage buildings and costumed interpreters.