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June 18th, 2023 is the 211th Anniversary
Today’s topic is Niagara and the War of 1812….let’s go!
Reading Time: 3minutes -The Niagara Falls History Museum located at 5810 Ferry Street is the place to go to learn everything historical about Niagara Falls. Step inside and you will be met with three galleries; all of which have a story to tell about Niagara Falls. The Niagara Falls History Museum has recently undergone a $12 million renovation, and the well-maintained and organized newly expanded museum sets the bar with its engaging and hands-on exhibits.
The first floor holds its newest exhibit: Egypt: The Gift of the Nile. Learn all about the ancient civilization well ahead of its time. Here, you will learn all about jewelery, perfume, make-up, religion, pottery and of course, the afterlife. I really enjoyed the heiroglyphics portion of this exhibit and find it amazing how intelligient these people of 5,000 years ago were. It was truly the birthplace of a remarkable civilization. Here are some photos that I took at the Niagara Falls History Museum of this exhibit:
The Niagara Falls History Museum has also added hands-on stations for visitors to write their name in hieroglyphics, make a mini pyramid and an Egyptian headdress.
The second floor is all about the War of 1812. You will be presented with Canada’s best collections of 1812 collections and memorabilia. The audio-visual ambiance really adds to the experience. Learn how this war shaped our nation! Niagara Falls is rich in history behind the War of 1812 — this is the perfect educational stop for school and group tours. Choose from the Niagara Falls History Museum, Battlefield tour, Museum and Battlefield tour, or the Battle Ground Hotel Museum Tour. You can also head to Niagara on the Lake and check out Fort George, the headquarters for the Centre Division of the British Army.
The second floor is devoted to everything you need to know about the Niagara Falls and the community itself. I really found this exhibit informative and I loved the community mosiac made up of tiny pictures of Niagara Falls residents that shape the community that we live in. The final result is a historic aerial view portrait of the Falls. I loved it! The people, the industry, social life, the creation of the Falls and the daredevils that attempted to conquer the Falls are all covered here.
Currently, the Niagara Falls History Museum is open late on Thursday night’s until 9:00pm and admission is FREE from 5:00pm – 9:00pm! Niagara Falls Night of Art
Explore the Main and Ferry area where there will be artists displays, DJ’s, Regency Dance, local bands and so much more. The Night of Art will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19th at the Museum, in the Farmers Market, at the Regal Diner, Batter Up! Olde Style Fish and Chips and more. Over 40 artists will be participating to make this a great night. Click here for details.
Head on over to Clifton Hill afterwards for some more evening entertainment! All our attractions are still open late! Enjoy the Clifton Hill Fun Pass any day of the week for 50% off retail price savings! Sunday to Thursday attractions such as the Ghostblasters Dark Ride, XD Ride Theatre, Movieland Wax Museum, Dinosaur Adventure Golf, Galaxy Golf and Niagara Skywheel are open as late as 11:00pm to 1:00am, with the Great Canadian Midway open until 2:00 am every day of the week! Friday and Saturday our attractions close between 1:00am – 2:00am.
And don’t forget…Niagara Falls Fireworks down at the bottom of Clifton Hill at Queen Victoria Park have been extended to every Friday at 10:00pm until October 11th, 2013!
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Reading Time: 4minutes -Niagara Falls newest attraction is officially open! The War of 1812 in Niagara Falls is proudly dedicated and honored within sand in the opening of “Sand and History“, a Sand Sculptures Exhibition in Niagara Falls. This unique attraction located at the old Niagara Falls Memorial Arena at 5145 Centre Street, dedicates its figures to the War of 1812 in Niagara Falls and 200 years of peace between Canada and the USA. After many months of rebuilding and unforseen delays, this new Niagara Falls attraction is officially open for business. V2 Niagara Inc., the Russian consortium that bought the arena for $1.04 million did a complete facelift to the arena and transformed it into a magnificent exhibition including the greatest political, military, national and First Nations heroes.
Two days after the Sand Sculpture Exhibition opened, I took the short jaunt up Clifton Hill to Centre Street to check out the newest addition. Admission is $16 adults, $13 students/seniors and $11 children. Kids eight and under are free. The hours of operation are Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
The first thing I thought of when I entered this museum focused on the War of 1812 in Niagara Falls, was what an amazing educational experience for students coming to Niagara. They do offer group rates, so taking a class trip to the “Sand and History” museum is a great option come the Fall season. Combined with the educational element that Clifton Hill offers students with student packages that combine many attractions such as the Niagara Skywheel and the Movieland Wax Museum and even lunch at Wendy’s Clifton Hill, this could guarantee a unique day out for classes in the upcoming season. Local icons are commemorated here with magnificent sand sculptures of the Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, the leader of the First Nations Confederacy – Tecumseh, Lieutenant Colonel Charles – Michel de Salaberry, Canadian heroine Laura Secord to name a few! Fascinated with the intricate detail of the sand sculptures, I asked Olesya Islamova, Executive Assistant of V2 Niagara Inc. how long it took to construct the sand sculptures. From start to finish (including the sketches) it took approximately four months!
Some statistics:
17 of the greatest sculpting masters from Canada, Russia, Europe and the USA were brought in to construct these amazing works of art that include 25 statutory figures, portraits and landmarks. The sand used is all local and consists of 6,622,517 pounds of sand exactly! The exhibition area is more than 16,000 square feet and the sculptures range from 13-22 feet tall to approximately 493 feet wide (150 meters).
Here are some photos that I took while on my visit there:
To further educate yourself on the War of 1812 in Niagara Falls, head on over to Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake afterwards and visit this National Historical Site where Major General Sir Isaac Brock served here until his death at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October of 1812.
This coming weekend the Summer of historical events continue as Fort George hosts the 15th Annual Fife & Drum Muster and Soldiers Field Day on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th, 2013 from 10:00am – 5:00pm.
If you are looking to book a stay to visit the attractions that Niagara Falls has to offer, the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel offers great affordable rates and packages to meet your needs, from the Build-A-Package deals that allow you to choose among a large list of Niagara’s most popular attractions at a discounted price to Weekly Deals in which year round you can save up to 20% off – even including some select dates at the end of August that are 15% off! Check them out by clicking here.
The War of 1812 in Niagara Falls will always be commemorated as we sit on top of a peice of land in history. From Niagara-on-the-Lake to Niagara Falls, and now in the Sand Scultpture Exhibition of “Sand and History”, we will always remember and continue to educate this important peice of history in time.
For more information on the Sand Sculpture Exhibition, please visit www.v2niagara.com or call 289-296-5993.
*SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER STARTING AUGUST 16, 2013 – 50% OFF* at the “Sand and History” Museum
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Reading Time: 5minutes -Fort Erie Friendship Festival 2013
Located just minutes from Niagara Falls, the Fort Erie Friendship Festival has successfully been active since 1987, uniting Canadian and American culture with the intention of creating a united front influenced by the War of 1812.
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival continues and maintains its mission statement:
To promote an international Friendship Festival celebrating the good relations between Canada and the United States of America since the end of the War of 1812.
To support and promote better relations between Canada and the USA.
To support and promote the economic development of the Region of Niagara South in general, and the Town of Fort Erie in particular.
To support and promote tourism and cultural activities. Where is it located?
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival is located at Mather Arch in Fort Erie. From the QEW heading towards the Peace Bridge, take the last exit “Central Avenue” and turn right. From Buffalo, go across the Peace Bridge and take “Central Avenue” exit (right under the Central Avenue overpass).
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival runs from Friday, June 28th to Monday, July 1st and features many activities. Vendors, lots of food, a Midway and a great line up of entertainment is featured! Friday marks the opening day with the festival opening at 11:00 am. Entry is FREE to get in, but if you would like to partake in the Midway activities it is as follows:
Friday, June 28th: sold from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm $30 all day pass (ride until CLOSE)
Saturday, June 29th: sold from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm $25 all day pass (ride until 7:00 pm) OR “Teenage Midnight Madness” $17 and ride from 9:00 pm – Midnight
Sunday, June 30th: sold from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm $28 all day pass (ride until CLOSE)
Monday, July 1st: CANADA DAY! sold from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm $26 all day pass (ride until CLOSE)
*You can also purchase ride tickets individually or in discounted sheets. “Festival’s Got Talent Showcase!
If you have an individual talent, or a talent as a group, you have the chance to compete in the Fort Erie Friendship Festival talent search, “Festival’s Got Talent”! From noon until 6:00 pm on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th you will showcase your talent(s) and the winners of that day’s competition will be announced at the end of each day. The final competition round will be from noon until 4:00 pm on Monday, July 1st in which the Grand Prize Winner plus 3 runner-ups will be declared and presented with cash, a trophy, and will perform as the opening act for the Canada Day concert venue. You can download the entry form by clicking here. Accommodations
The Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel in Niagara Falls is only a short drive from the Fort Erie Friendship Festival and offers affordable rates and a central location to all of Niagara Falls’ main events, venues and attractions. With the Friendship Festival falling on the Canada Day Holiday weekend, this hotel will maintain a competitive edge with affordable rates and discounted package deals on attractions that YOU want to do at prices that you can afford within a location situated right on the main tourism strip on Clifton Hill. Only a 5 minute walk from the Falls, this hotel was awarded Trip Advisors “Family Hotel” for a reason. It’s a great suggestion for the family traveling to the Fort Erie Friendship Festival and the Canada Day Fireworks at Queen Victoria Park can be seen just steps outside this Niagara Falls hotel. Fort Erie Friendship Festival Concert Line Up!
This year is an amazing concert line-up of bands! They are as follows: Beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 28th, 2013:
JC & the Riddim Kings, XPrime, Under the Influence and Stone River.
Here’s a clip of Stone River performing their song “Euphoria”: Beginning at 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 29th, 2013:
Crutch, Jeff Brown, Guilty Pleasures, Desire (International U2 tribute) and Thunderstruck (North America’s #1 tribute to AC/DC). Beginning at 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 30th, 2013:
Opening Ceremony and Heidi Joshua, the Red Sands, Lambs Become Lions and Amber Reigns. Beginning at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 1st, 2013:
Paul Brady, Festival’s Got Talent Finalists, Friendship Festival Singers Showcase, followed by the night’s Fireworks and finally an open karaoke opportunity! Friendship Festival is looking for volunteers!
Friendship Festival relies on more than 200 volunteers to assist in the running of the festival. Make new friends, learn new skills and have fun by taking part in an amazing venue! There are a number of volunteer opportunities from parking attendants to bartending. For a full list and contact information on how to participate as a volunteer, click here , call 905-871-6454 or email inquiry@friendshipfestival.
Keep in contact with our friends at the Fort Erie Friendship Festival on Facebook! @www.facebook.com/Fort-Erie-Friendship-Festival Don’t forget there is much, much more to do in Niagara Falls!
There is still plenty to do over the Canada Day weekend in Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill is always jammed with locals and tourists looking to partake in the attractions and Canada Day festivities that go way into the wee hours of the night on the “Street of Fun by the Falls”! Partake in the many attractions offered in the discounted Clifton Hill Fun Pass and check out all the nightlife that entices you in with the lights, sounds, drinks and people from all around the world at Rumours Nightclub , or Boston Pizza Clifton Hill, the restaurant chain’s only sports bar set within a massive arcade called the Great Canadian Midway and accompanying bowling alley — Strike Rock N Bowl!
To stay informed of upcoming Niagara Falls events, news and Clifton Hill contest giveaways please stay connected to me via our social media sites and blog entries…you never know what’s just around the corner! 🙂
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