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Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by: SooToday.com Staff
NEWS RELEASE
WAR OF 1812 ALGOMA
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This year marks the second commemorative year for the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
The government and agencies in Ontario, Canada and the United States will continue to commemorate and celebrate the bicentennial.
Algoma 1812 was created to plan and conduct annual signature events and encourage other activities that will increase awareness about the War of 1812.
Algoma 1812 has a diverse mix of organizations represented on its executive committee, whose role is to ensure board connectivity among community partners and to align Algoma 1812 activities with the federal and provincial priorities wherever possible.
Various festivals will be organized by Algoma 1812 and the Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site, in conjunction with the arrival of the tall ships.
Individuals interested in volunteering at these festival events are invited to: Sails on the St. Marys Tall Ships®1812 Tour - Information Session.
What:
Sails on the St. Marys Information Session and regional update on the War of 1812 commemoration events planned for July 19-21, 2013
Who:
Algoma 1812
When:
Thursday, February 21 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – regional update
7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – volunteer recruitment & question & answer session
Where:
Russ Ramsay Room, Civic Centre
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