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Old 23-06-15, 02:18
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Default Echoes of Niagara "Time Line Event"

In partnership with Parks Canada the Lincoln and Welland Regiment Museum is hosting A "Time Line Event" on the weekend of August 29-30, 2015 at Fort George in historic Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. We are show casing military from War of 1812 to modern day. Bring out your vehicles, set up your canvas, put together your displays, put on your period uniform and enjoy the weekend. A parade of military vehicles will be held saturday and sunday am through the main street of NOTL. A mock battle of WW2 period will be held saturday and sunday afternoon. At 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night we will feature “Arcs of Fire: A Military Sound and Light Show” Join us for this brand new event from the team that brought you the “Bombardment of Fort George Sound and Light Show”. Using a combination of sound, light, pyrotechnics, live action and musical performance we will span the years of Niagara’s Military Heritage that will include musical and tactical demonstration from The War of 1812 – WWII. Sleep under your canvas or in one of the 2 blockhouses in the fort. lunch, a light breakfast and late night snacks will be supplied. If you are planning to attend please complete the attached registration form. For more participant information call Doug at 289-214-8714 or Drew at 905-468-0888.
http://www.lwmuseum.ca/echos-of-niagaras-past/
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Old 15-08-15, 03:52
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Default Less than two weeks...

The Niagara event is fast approaching:
http://www.lwmuseum.ca/echoes-of-nia...imeline-event/

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Echoes of Niagara’s Past 2015: A military Timeline Event

13 Aug 2015/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Steve Torok
Date: August 29 & 30 2015

Join us as Fort George National Historic Site and The Lincoln and Welland Regiment Museum commemorate over 200 years of Niagara’s shared military history. The fort will come alive as Interpreters, Animators and Veterans display uniforms, weaponry and vehicles from WWI, WWII up to present day.

Demonstrations will be happening throughout the day inside the imposing walls of Fort George and a parade celebrating our military heritage held both days through historic downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake.


Daily Schedule

Saturday, August 29

10AM Fort George Opens to the Public

11AM Grand Vehicle Parade through the Streets of Niagara on the Lake

12 PM Firepower Demonstration

12:30 PM WW1 Canadian Cavalry Riding Demonstration

1PM Military Music Showcase

1:30 PM* ” The Dapper Warrior” 200 years of Military Fashion

2 PM* “Citizen Soldiers” Afternoon WW2 tactical Demonstration

2:30 PM Historic Military Vehicle Demonstration

3 PM Artillery Demonstration

5 PM Ft. George Closes

7PM* The fort’s Gates re open for “Arcs of War” A Military sound and light show

8PM “Arcs of War” Show begins



Sunday August 30


10AM Ft. George Opens to the Public

11AM Grand Vehicle Parade through the Streets of Niagara on the Lake

12 PM Firepower Demonstration

12:30 PM WW1 Canadian Cavalry Riding Demonstration

1PM Military Music Showcase

1:30 PM* ” The Dapper Warrior” 200 years of Military Fashion

2 PM* “Citizen Soldiers” Afternoon WW2 tactical Demonstration

2:30 PM Historic Military Vehicle Demonstration

3 PM Artillery Demonstration

5 PM Ft. George Closes

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Ongoing Daily

Reenactor displays commemorating over 200 years of our shared military heritage. Come ask questions,hear stories and see the ‘tools of the trade’ from knowledgeable historical interpreters
See more than 50 Military vehicles on display from the past century
*schedules subject to minor change

Regular admission rates to the Fort apply. Please check the following websites for updates.

Fort George National Historic Site

and

www.lwmuseum.ca
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Old 15-08-15, 14:45
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Hi

For those of us too far away to attend, hope pictures of the events please.

Really like the concept of the event.

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Old 23-08-15, 05:05
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Hi Phil,

I'll have lots of pics to post following the show. This year as an added bonus we have professional film crew complete with drones coming to cover the show. I'll post the youtube link for all to see when the vid is ready. If any members drop by the Fort please come and say hi!!! we'd love to hear from you. It will be THE place to be in Niagara...lol

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Old 23-08-15, 07:32
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You are not too far away Phil. Pop over and we will see you enjoy yourself.
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Old 23-08-15, 20:41
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Hi Michael

Last time I drove out that way it was 10+ hour drive. Which would be a 2 day drive in the C60S. I won't be driving any of my CMPs any distance until spring, having hand surgery September 3rd.

But do look forward to seeing photos and videos of the event so please share any links to photos or video that you find.

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Old 27-08-15, 03:13
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Paraphrased: Hi Michael

Last time I drove out that way it was 10+ hour drive. Which would be a 2 day drive in the C60S. I won't be driving any of my CMPs any distance until spring, having hand surgery September 3rd.

Cheers Phil
Naw, I did not expect you to arrive by 1940's Chevy. I had in mind you fly into Niagara or Buffalo, and drive a rental over. The greenback exchange is in your favour for the foreseeable future.

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Old 27-08-15, 17:50
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Naw, I did not expect you to arrive by 1940's Chevy. I had in mind you fly into Niagara or Buffalo, and drive a rental over. The greenback exchange is in your favour for the foreseeable future.

M
Last time I had business in Buffalo I had to fly to NY change planes then to Buffalo, return direct flight meaning I didn't have to change planes went from Buffalo to New Orleans to Boston. Back then you could not fly direct from NH to Buffalo.

But Manchester NH to Toronto would work now.

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Old 28-08-15, 13:33
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It would be good to see you again Phil
just like Gregg days
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Old 02-09-15, 03:26
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Default Thank you!!

Just a note of thanks and gratitude to the Lincoln & Welland Regimental museum and Fort George for hosting a spectacular event. Great company...great vehicles and more gracious, organized an accommodating hosts could not be found!!

Where else could you find together Universal, Windsor and T-16 carriers? I do wonder the purpose behind the ball peen hammer on the seat of the museum's modified conventional Chev however...
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Old 02-09-15, 03:59
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A salute to the crew behind the scenes
While B-----'s Irish Cream was a prohibited beverage on Parks Canada property, the Lincs and Winks team looking after meals and cold drinks still did an outstanding job managing the assorted needs and odd requests.

Although we are somewhat biased towards the MV side of the show, I would not be out of line to suggest everyone acknowledged the fine performace by the WWI Canadian Cavalry living history group.

The diverse range of performances by each of the periods being presented was excellent. A thank-you also to our Stateside participants! There were a few people who came away from the show with a number of items struck off their bucket list.

Yes Bruce, I second your comments. Simply a spectacular show.
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Nice to see the Windsor, T16 and MK-I* U.C. lined up, but how often in Canada does one see a Fox 1 displayed? For a Canadian based event there was an impressive collection of WWII era vehicles.
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Old 13-10-15, 05:14
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Sorry about the long delay folks but here are some more shots from the Timeline event that was held just over a month ago in Niagara on the Lake. Again, a huge thank you to all who participated and contributed to making the event such a success. The public was very much entertained and learned a lot from all of the friendly and knowledgable people who showed off the their vehicles and historical impressions. We at the museum are already starting to plan for net year's show and hoping it will surpass this years.
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Old 13-10-15, 05:16
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BTW you can find well over 100 more pics and a video of the weekend at the museum Facebook page. Simply school down until you hit the timeline posts.

https://www.facebook.com/The-Lincoln...5660/timeline/
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even more ones
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last batch of pics
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Old 13-10-15, 17:05
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Hi Steve

Great photos, here and on the link you provided. See a couple of CMPs are they members of MLU? Good looking vehicles.

Has the event been growing both in display and public attendances? Looks like a good venue for an event.

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