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Early in the War of 1812, it became apparent that the existing militia system was woefully inadequate for the defense of Upper Canada. To rectify this situation, the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada passed an Act creating the Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. Volunteers from throughout the Province were to be formed into Battalions, and to serve for the duration of the war. The men received...
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Battle of Backus Mill, 2019
This past weekend found IMUC, IMAC and our Campfollowers returning to Backus Mill near Port Rowan Ontario. We are always treated extremely well by the Conservation Authourity and the Norfolk Militia, our hosts! Two well orchestrated battles that included a capture of a cannon were well received by a substantial crowd of civilians!
Photos c/o the IMUC and Campfollower cams can be found at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/10209916@N05/albums/72157710759945838@N05/albums/72157710759945838
Festival At Fort Willow 2019
Each year we are invited to assist with the Festival at Fort Willow! The Royal Newfoundland Regiment, The US 22nd, The Canadian Volunteers, our Native Allies, Nancy Gun Crew, Voyageurs, British Dragoons, IMUC, IMAC, The Campfollowers and Sutlers attended! More that 900 local grade 7 & 8s and their teachers were bused in throughout the day!
Pictures including ones from Darlene Kingstone,from the day, can be found at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/10209916@N05/albums/72157711110827406
IMAC at Apple Day at Battlefield House Stoney Creek
While IMUC, IMAC and The Campfollowers were at Fort Willow for their education program, the rest of the members of IMAC were at Battlefield House in Stoney Creek for the education component of "Apple Day 2019"!
Photos c/o Liz Webb can be found at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/10209916@N05/albums/72157711112671487