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Backus Heritage Conservation Area 1267 2nd Concession Rd, RR# 1 Port Rowan, ON, N0E 1M0 Canada Date: September 9-10, 2023 Time: Fri 12:00pm - 9:00pm (set-up) Sat 8:00am - 10:00pm Sun 8:00am - 4:00pm |
About Backus Mills
http://www.lprca.on.ca/pages/1372247118/War-of-1812-Re-enactment
During the War of 1812, many mills along Lake Erie were burned to the ground. There are a number of stories as to how the Backhouse Mill escaped destruction. Maybe it was hay stacks in nearby fields set ablaze to give the impression that the Mill was already burning. Perhaps the American troops simply did not find the Mill given its location in a valley. Other anecdotes include red coats in the woods and the bonds of the Masonic Order. Whatever the reason, the Mill remained in the possession of the Backhouse/Backus family and served the community for another 140 years.
At about this time 600 of the 41st captured as prisoners at the Battle of the Thames and after serving a cruel sentence in Kentucky are now being released at Long Point.
At about this time 600 of the 41st captured as prisoners at the Battle of the Thames and after serving a cruel sentence in Kentucky are now being released at Long Point.
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