Friends of Laura Secord Events

 

20 June 2015: LAURA SECORD DAY 2015 - Watch for details!

There are no other upcoming events scheduled at the present time.
 

                         

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23 June 2013: LAURA AND THE PRINCE CHURCH SERVICE
 

23 June 2013: DESCENDANTS' DAY
 

23 June 2013: BATTLE OF BEAVERDAMS EVENT

22 June 2013: LAURA SECORD COMMEMORATIVE WALK
 

15 / 16 June 2013: LAURA SECORD ANNIVERSARY HIKE (Niagara Bruce Trail Club)

01 June 2013: OFFICIAL OPENING - THE BRIDGE AT LAURA'S CROSSING
 

Left: Bronze Laura Secord bust sculpted by Canadian artist Mildred Peel, which was installed on her gravesite at Drummond Hill Cemetary in Niagara Falls in 1904 [Niagara Historical Society Museum].Middle: Scanner being used to create a 3D digital rendering of the bust. Right: 3D printer, which uses plastic resins to create a scaled-down version of the bust in three dimensions - one thin layer at a time [The Generator at One].

Laura Secord's famous bust will soon be bathed in the eerie light of a three- dimensional digital scanner, capturing its every nuance and detail in a 3D shape file. The resulting digital image of the bust can be used for visualization, 3D animation, and - perhaps most excitingly - for the creation of exact 3D replicas of the famous bust at virtually any scale, created using state-of-the-art 3D digital printers at The Generator at One in St. Catharines.

 

Digital image guru Tobias Wiegand of Morro Images will be on hand to coordinate the project. Wiegand brings a wealth of experience in digital image creation to the initiative, drawing upon a wide portfolio of work in film, television, video games, and computer animation. Moving into 3d printing is a natural evolution for him and his company.

 

The goal is to use the technology to create an archival image of the famous Secord bust, and to use the resulting detailed digital shapefile to produce scale replicas of the sculpture that are accurate down to the finest detail. These bust models will be produced in a limited edition of 200 for the Bicentennial, and sold to subscribers as a fundraiser by the Friends of Laura Secord, the group which conceived of and commissioned the project.

 

Proceeds will be used to fund the creation of a wheelchair-accessible trail to the bridge at Laura's Crossing, with a portion going to the Niagara Historical Society and Museum to preserve and support their collection.

 

The entire scanning process will take place onsite at the Museum on Wednesday, 12 June, from 1-3 p.m. The event is open to the public for the price of a regular museum admission.

 

Pre-orders for the limited edition bust replicas will also be taken that day. Proceeds will be used to fund the creation of a wheelchair-accessible trail to the bridge at Laura's Crossing, with a portion going to the Niagara Historical Society and Museum to preserve and support their collection.

 

For further information, please contact the Friends of Laura Secord or The Generator at One.

 

LAUNCH OF LAURA SECORD COIN AND STAMP

Friday, June 21st, 2013 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Laura Secord Homestead

 

The Laura Secord Homestead in Queenston will be the location for the launch of Canada Post's 2013 Laura Secord stamp and the Royal Canadian Mint's 2013 Laura Secord 25 cent coin.

 

A COIN EXCHANGE will allow you to trade in your old cash for shiny new Laura Secord quarters.

 

Where else could you share in the excitement of such an important joint philatelic and numismatic event?

Have a slice of the big commemorative cake and join the fun!

 

Open to All - free!
 

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LAURA SECORD ON THE AIR

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 - all day
Niagara College
(along the Laura Secord Legacy Trail)

LAURA AND THE PRINCE CHURCH SERVICE

Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 - 10:00 a.m.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
7820 Portage Road, Chippawa (Niagara Falls)

The elderly Laura Secord very likely met the 18-year-old Albert, Prince of Wales, at a memorable service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Chippawa in September of 1860. A few months after their enconter, the future King Edward VII sent Laura Secord a gift of 100 pounds Sterling, vastly improving her financial prospects and publicly recognizing her heroism.

 

Join Reverend Terry Holub and the congregation at a special Sunday service to reflect on our history and commemorate the events that changed Laura Secord's life.

 

 

http://www.niagarabrucetrail.org/sp_events .htm#secord

 

 

 

MUSIC NIAGARA PRESENTS

LAURA SECORD: AN OPERA

A pre- Première

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

On the day of the 200th anniversary of Laura Secord’s brave adventure, Music Niagara presents a concert version of the entire score of this new work by Mark Richards, commissioned by Music Niagara.

 

In the summer festival of 2012, Music Niagara presented a concert version of the first two acts of this new work-in-progress. This June 2013 concert will present the completed score.

 

The full opera will be staged in 2014.
 

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BATTLE OF BEAVERDAMS EVENT

Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 - Battle of Beaverdams Par

 

Join in the impressive festivities in the City of Thorold commemorating the victory at the Battle of Beaverdams.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL OPENING - THE BRIDGE AT LAURA'S CROSSING
The long awaited suspension bridge over Twelve Mile Creek is ready for your visit!

 

 

Very near the spot where Laura Secord likely crossed Twelve Mile Creek in 1813, the Friends of Laura Secord (FLS) commissioned the installation of a unique suspension footbridge to allow hikers to follow in Laura Secord's famous footsteps. Supported by generous private donations and public agencies, the bridge is now open to pedestrian traffic.

 

Join us for the official opening of this landmark feature of the Laura Secord Legacy Trail:

Saturday, June 1st, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Onsite at the Bridge at Laura's Crossing
Laura Secord Legacy Trail, Short Hills Provincial Park

Directions:

Laura Secord Legacy Trail is accessible from the east shoulder of First Street Louth, just south of Pelham Street, St. Catharines. Use extreme caution on the roadways and trails, and come at your own risk.

 

Parking

 

View The Bridge at Laura's Crossing in a larger map

 

Important details:

 

Parking is limited. You may have to park on the shoulder of the road. USE EXTREME CAUTION when parking and walking on this busy thoroughfare.

 

Southbound traffic on First Street Louth: Park CAREFULLY on the wide shoulder of First Street Louth (uppermost 'P' on map). Cross to the trailhead just north of the bridge and follow the access road 450 m to the Bridge at Laura's Crossing.

 

Northbound traffic on First Street Louth: Park in the small carpark in front of the Parks Ontario Utility Building, 2884 First Street Louth (lower 'P' on the map). Walk CAREFULLY along the road shoulder to the trailhead just north of the bridge and follow the access road 450 m to the Bridge at Laura's Crossing.

 

Trails and access roads are unpaved and may be uneven, muddy, dusty, steep, and / or slippery. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.