Wasaga under Siege – “A War of 1812 Experience”
www.wasagaundersiege1812.com
Nancy Island Historic Site, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
July 27^th, 28^th, 29^th/2007

 Dear Re-enactors and Participants,

            Building on the success of Wasaga under Siege 2006, the Historic Military Establishment of Upper Canada in partnership with the Town of Wasaga Beach and Nancy Island Historic Site look forward to hosting you once again from July 27^th to the 29^th 2005. Wasaga under Siege a War of 1812 experience will once again come to life as over 600 re-enactors will take part echoing history once again through the streets and waters of Wasaga Beach and Nancy Island Historic Site.

            We have put together a great weekend for re-enactors and spectators alike!  Re-enactors will enjoy a safe Grand Encampment area on Historic Nancy Island, water, straw, food, entertainment, drinks, souvenir and 4 different battles on 2 different battlefields with a river battle component all provided.  Battles will be fought all over the town of Wasaga Beach with parading, pillaging, cannons, muskets, fife and drums, longboats and skiffs.  We will be using all our talents and proven Wasaga under Siege 1812 hospitality to make sure all re-enactors & participants feel welcomed and satisfied that it was worth the effort and trip.

            Wasaga Beach, Ontario as many of you already know host the longest fresh water beach in the world and attracts thousands of tourist each day to its beaches and attractions.  Re-enactors and there families will have the opportunity to enjoy the historical components of the event as well as the beach and modern attractions such as shopping, restaurants, waterslides, midway, paintball and other attractions to numerous to mention.

            Sutlers, blanket traders and artisans are welcomed free of charge and the Saturday evening concert for the re-enactors and public features Tanglefoot and Hardtack & Harmony as well as other local flavoured historical entertainment.

The Grand Encampment will also feature a Saturday evening self guided lantern tour just before the concert with snacks and drinks also available.  The self guided lantern tour will feature musket and cannon demonstrations, Surgeon’s Tent, Dr. Quimby’s Medicine Show, music, sutlers, sentries and much more!!  We will be looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of this self-guided lantern tour, if interested please contact me anytime or sign up at the registration tent.

            All re-enactors who portray any aspect of the War of 1812 are welcomed to participate.  They can include – British and American Regulars or Militia including Civil War re-enactors portraying American Militia, Navy Personnel, Cannon Crews, Natives, Voyageurs, Rendezvous, Buckskinners and Men, Women & Children civilians.  Re-enactors who wish to bring cannons, bateaus, canoes and cavalry can negotiate with me for travel, haulage or powder compensation.

            Sunday morning will also feature the Redcoat Iron-man and Iron-women contest that has proven to be a popular event not only to participate in, but to watch as well, with great prizes going out to the winners.

            For those who would like more information about Wasaga under Siege – “A War of 1812 Experience” visit our website at www.wasagaundersiege1812.com and you can also register online.  If you are registering on-line please register individually or as an immediate family unit.  No group registrations will be accepted unless approved by me.  This gives me a more accurate number for logistics, food and actual people attending and camping on the island as many of you already know is limited.  You can also receive more information by contacting us through the following manners:

Mailing Address: Wasaga under Siege Event C/O – David J. Brunelle 23 Byrnes Crescent Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada L9M 1W4

Phone - 705-549-0463 Fax – 705-549-0463 Email – wasagaundersiege1812@rogers.com

If you would like more information about Nancy Island Historic Site or the Town of Wasaga Beach please check out these websites:

Nancy Island Historic Site – www.wasagabeachpark.com 
Town of Wasaga Beach - www.wasagabeach.com