Nancy Island Historic Site – A museum, theater and lighthouse mark the site of HMS Nancy’s August 14, 1814 battle against three American schooners. Learn about the battle, her courageous crew that later captured two of the American vessels, her involvement in the War of 1812 and her early days as a trading vessel.
Nancy Island Historic Site, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Mosley Street across from 3rd Street Wasaga Beach, ON
Click here to visit the official web site
Events
Wasaga Under Siege Start Date: 2008-07-25 End Date: 2008-07-27 Friday -10-6, Saturday 10-10, Sunday 10-4 Location: Nancy Island Historic Site, Wasaga Beach (battles Price: $3.00 per person, $10.00 per family for entrance to Grand Encampment Over the weekend hundreds of re-enactors will be involved in the destruction and avenging of HMS Nancy. After witnessing the action on the waterfront, follw the parade back to Nancy Island to the Grand Encampment. Period entertainment and sutlers.
|