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2023 Remembrance Day Ceremony

3/11/2023

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The annual Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held again this year at the Crysler's Farm Monument, located immediately west of Upper Canada Village. On November 11th, join us at 8:45 am as we gather at the base of the monument. Promptly at 9:00am, led by a piper and costumed re-enactors, we will ascend the mound, where the ceremony will begin.
2023 marks 210 years since the Battle of Crysler's Farm ended the American campaign for Montreal, an accomplishment that earned Crysler's Farm the title of the Battle That Saved Canada. Join us to mark this occasion and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our ancestors.
Unable to attend in person? No worries - we will be streaming the event live on Facebook as well. The recording will remain available after the event has ended.
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FCFB Has A New Website!

1/9/2023

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After being down for some time, the Friends of Crysler's Farm Battlefield website is back and better than ever!
Our site now features updated histories of the battle and the monument, and a newly written history of the Battlefield Memorial Building (BMB) with photos of its various components and exhibits. There are also more photos throughout the site, mostly courtesy of the Upper Canada Village Archive.
The biggest addition by far is our "Archive" page, which has a variety of photo and document sources related to the battle, monument, and BMB. Most of the sources can be downloaded as PDFs or JPEG images, while others are links to free online resources. 
The "News" section (where you currently are) will be the location for all future posts about what the Friends are up to. It also includes archived posts from our old site. You can search the posts by date or by category (such as "re-enactments" or "remembrance day").
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2023 Robin Morris Memorial Dinner

19/8/2023

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Attention American Re-enactors!

8/7/2022

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To American re-enactors planning to attend the Crysler’s Farm Re-enactment next weekend:​
If you have any questions in regards to current border restrictions, muskets, powder, and help related to the Arrive Can App, you are encouraged to contact the following numbers and speak to a superintendent.​
Thousand Islands Bridge Crossing:
Direct Line: 613-659-2301​
Prescott Bridge Crossing:
Direct Line: 613-925-4225
We look forward to having you join us!
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The Countdown Is On!

7/7/2022

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There are just 10 more days until the re-enactment! We’ve got an exciting weekend planned – from a children’s muster and a regiment band, to period merchants and regency fashion displays. There’s something for everyone! Our full daily schedule and list of attractions can be found below:​
DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  • 9:30 Admission opens – closed 4:00pm
  • 10:00am Military Encampments open to the public
  • 1:00pm – 1:30pm Children’s Muster
  • 1:30pm 100th Regiment Band
  • 2:00pm Re-enactment interpretation: The Battle of Crysler’s Farm 11 Nov
    1813​
Post Re-enactment: Fire a cannon! “The Artillery Experience”: $75
includes: $25 FCFB membership and historical talk. Up to 5 participants
per “crew” with one touch off. Tickets available at the Administration
Tent. Four firings daily.
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Sunday 11:00am: John Marsellis UE Plaque Unveiling Ceremony, Upper
Canada Village Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS
  • Period Merchants and Artisans
  • Ongoing am & pm Demonstrations and Drills
  • Local Historical and Special Interest Groups and Displays
  • A Walk Through History: Self and Guided Tours; Military Displays, Regency Fashion Display (Sat. Battlefield Memorial Building); Regency Era Lifestyles; Period Blacksmith
  • Visit the Battlefield Memorial Building: Battlefield Dioramas
  • Meet local authors Stuart Manson and Ronald Doering.
  • Visit the Battlefield Memorial dedicated in 1895 (Guided Tours available)
Canteen Service by Riverside RA
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Re-enactment Returns in 2022

11/3/2022

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Spring is on the horizon, which means summer isn’t far behind! Mark your calendars because the Battle of Crysler’s Farm Re-enactment will return on the weekend of July 16th-17th, 2022. Check back soon for more details!
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Re-enactor Registration

1/1/2022

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The Battle of Crysler’s Farm Re-enactment will return on July 16th and 17th, 2022. Re-enactor registration is now open.
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2021 Remembrance Day Ceremony

1/11/2021

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We will be hosting our annual Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11th. Join us at 9:00 am to pay your respects to those who fell at Crysler’s Farm on November 11th 1813.​
The ceremony is open to the public, but all guests must sign in onsite in accordance with the EOHU guidelines. You can also register before the event by emailing our secretary, Kim McInnis, at mcinnislk@live.ca with the number of people attending and contact information for each guest.​
Masks must be worn if physical distancing of six feet cannot be maintained.
The ceremony will be live-streamed on Facebook for those who wish to join us digitally. If you miss the live video – no worries! It will also be available after the ceremony has ended.
Order of Service:
1) Welcome and Words….. Robert Irvine FCFB
2) Battle of Crysler’s Farm….. Historian Murray Barkley BA, MA
3) On Behalf of the Descendants of Those Who Fought….. Carol Thompson Goddard UE/FCFB
4) Words From the Re-enactment Community….. Capt. Mark Stubbs/49th Hertfordshire Regiment of Foot/ President FCFB
5) War of 1812 Prayer….. Reverend Daniel Hayward BA, MA, MDiv
6) Cannon Salute
7) Moment of Silence
8) Piper’s Lament….. Pipe Major Hugh Metcalfe/Royal Canadian Legion, Kemptville Branch 212
9) Cannon Salute
10) Laying of Wreaths
11) Closing: “When the Battle’s Over”….. Pipe Major Hugh Metcalfe
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View the 2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony Here

26/11/2020

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Wednesday, 11 November was a beautiful but windy morning. The Crysler’s Farm Remembrance Day Ceremony took place at the Crysler’s Farm monument next to Upper Canada Village, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many found themselves paying their respects from home this year. The recording of the ceremony is available for viewing from our Facebook page: watch it here.​
We hope that you can all join us in person for next year’s ceremony!
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2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony Goes Virtual

31/10/2020

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This year, the Friends of Crysler’s Farm Remembrance Day Ceremony will look a little different. Due to COVID-19 and gathering restrictions in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, the ceremony will be strictly by invitation only.
However, we will be live-streaming the ceremony on Facebook for those who wish to remember and honour the soldiers and allies who fought and died in this decisive battle 207 years ago.
The ceremony will begin at 9:00 am on Wednesday 11 November 2020. Tune in to the livestream, which can be found on our Facebook page, to commemorate this date with us. If you cannot watch it live, the video will be accessible on our Facebook page and our website after the ceremony has ended.
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