Jul 5, 2023
Chippawa Battlefield, Niagara Falls
The Battle of Chippawa Commemorative Ceremony
The Battle of Chippawa Commemorative Ceremony
JULY 5, 2023 · 7PM
Join Niagara Parks Heritage in commemorating the 209th anniversary of the Battle of
Chippawa. Fought on July 5, 1814, it was the opening engagement of the Niagara
Campaign of 1814; the longest, most violent and bloodiest campaign of the War of
1812.
The Battle of Chippawa was fought between 2,000 British, Canadian and Indigenous
forces and 3,500 American troops and their Indigenous allies on the fields of Samuel
Street’s farm, near the banks of the Niagara River. The fighting started early in the
morning and lasted until nearly six o’clock in the evening. When it was over, British
troops suffered considerable losses against the victorious American army. Three
weeks later, however, the invaders were turned back at the bloody Battle of Lundy’s
Lane, fought on July 25, 1814.
Join the Royal Canadian Legion, the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Parks and the
citizens of Chippawa as we mark this important event in history.
Niagara’s Fascinating History
Experience the heart-pounding sights and sounds of a fort under siege at Old Fort Erie. This War of 1812 National Historic Site will take you back in time with daily tours, musket demonstrations and annual special events like the Siege of Old Fort Erie reenactment and the Old Fort Erie Speaker Series. Join British, American and First Nations soldiers on a tour of the grounds and learn more about Niagara’s pivotal role in the War of 1812.
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Event Details
Join Niagara Parks Heritage, the Royal Canadian Legion and the community of Chippawa as we mark this significant event in history. Enjoy light refreshments and a musket demonstration following the service. A self-guided walking tour will help you retrace the events of this important battle.
Memorial Cairn
This focal point is dedicated to the regiments and First Nations warriors who fought in the Battle of Chippawa and commemorates the peace that has prevailed between Canada and the United States since that time. The monument is constructed of dolomite limestone donated by Fort Niagara (Youngstown, New York), another key site in the War of 1812.
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