Brock's Monument National Historic Site, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
Day 13-2 9-11-17 It was a beautiful day so we decide to stop at Brock's Monument overlooking the Niagara River.
Brock's Monument - Queenston, Ontario - Canada
Brock's Monument, Queenston Heights...
Isaac Brock was killed on 13 October 1812 in the Battle of Queenston Heights. He was leading a charge to retake a gun emplacement on Queenston Heights’ northern slope that had been captured by the invading American forces when he was shot in the wrist and chest. Before the battle at Queenston Heights, Brock had, with the help of Indigenous warriors, captured Fort Michilimackinac in July 1812 as well as Detroit that August.
The War of 1812 dragged on for more than two years after Brock’s death at Queenston Heights, but for many Upper Canadians he became the conflict’s central symbol. He was held up as a hero and a unifying figure for the people of the province, many of whom wanted to honour him with a fitting monument.
In 1824, the first monument for the late British Major General Isaac Brock was erected at Queenston Heights. The 19.8 metre tall white limestone tower was the first built in memory of the War of 1812 hero. Inside the tower was a circular staircase that led to the viewing area at the top of the tower. The bodies of Major General Brock and his aide de camp Lieutenant Colonel Macdonell were entombed at the base of this tower.
On April 17th 1838, Benjamin Lett, an Irish Canadian rebel who was a supporter of the Mackenzie Rebellion, and a group of saboteurs set off an explosive blast at the base of Brock’s Monument causing irreparable structural damage.
The bodies of Brock and Macdonell were disinterred from the vault and reburied in the Hamilton family cemetery in Queenston.
On October 13th 1853, Toronto architect, William Thomas, started construction of the new Brock’s Monument. It was completed in the autumn of 1856. The 56 metre tall tower was completed in 1856, and inside had a 235 step circular stairway. At the top of the tower is a small twelve foot diameter observation deck/pod.
At the beginning of the construction of the new monument, the remains of Brock and Macdonell were dug up from the Hamilton cemetery and reburied in a vault underneath the monument.
On April 5th 1929, during a heavy wind storm, the outstretched arm of the statue of General Brock broke off. Upon falling to the ground, the arm broke into three large pieces weighing one thousand pounds. Scaffolding was built around the tower to the very top to allow workers to reconstruct the statue of General Brock.
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#ExploreNiagara - Brock's Monument
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Canada 1812 at Queenston Heights National Historic Site
Brock and Tecumseh Monument Unveiling
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joined members of our local First Nations, archeologists City Councillors and members of the public for the dedication of a new sculpture featuring General Isaac Brock and Chief Tecumseh.
The seven-foot-two sculpture is perched on an eight-foot base and will greet all those entering historic Sandwich Town via the new roundabout where Riverside Drive West meets Sandwich Street.
The Brock-Tecumseh sculpture was spearheaded by late community activist John Muir, a passionate advocate for Sandwich Town, to find a lasting way to commemorate our history.
The bronze sculpture, by artist Mark Williams, honours Major General Isaac Brock and Shawnee leader Tecumseh who led a British-First Nations force that took Detroit through strategic deception in August 1812.
It shows the two in preparation for the assault on Fort Detroit, with Brock surveying the opposite shore across the Detroit River. Beside him, on horseback, the great Shawnee Chief Tecumseh gazes north up river to the newly placed British artillery position that is bombarding the American fortification. The successful assault and capture of the American position would take place two days later on August 16, 1812.
For more information on City of Windsor services, including culture and heritage, call 311 or visit citywindsor.ca. #yqg
Royal Canadian Navy Monument (youth version) - Decoding ART - Heritage Monuments
The project Decoding Art offers visitors of Canada's Capital Region the opportunity to discover the history and the artists who created national monuments in Canada's Capital Region, through multimedia clips available on smart phones using the QR code technology.
Bombardment of Canada from U.S. Side During Battle of Queenston Heights
While the reenactment of the Battle of Queenston Heights was taking place in Queenston, ON, at 3pm on October 13, 2012, American artillery blasted away from across the river in Lewiston, NY. The largest 1812 period cannon battery ever assembled.
Brock's Monument - Close-up 360
Brock's Monument is a 56-metre (185 ft) column atop Queenston Heights in Queenston, Ontario, Canada, dedicated to Major General Sir Isaac Brock, one of Canada's heroes of the War of 1812. Brock and one of his Canadian aides-de-camp, Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonell, are interred at the monument's base on the heights above the battlefield where both fell during the Battle of Queenston Heights. The current monument was constructed between 1853 and 1856, which replaced an earlier Monument to Brock on the battlefield (1824–1840). Parks Canada maintains the monument, the most imposing feature of Queenston Heights National Historic Site. It is the 3rd oldest war memorial in Canada.
Brock died by gunshot wound to the chest on the morning of October 13, 1812, leading a charge of British regulars and Canadian militia up the Heights to regain the Redan Battery, earlier captured by American infantry forces under Captain John Wool. One of Brock's aides-de-camp, John Macdonell was also mortally wounded while attempting to lead a subsequent abortive charge when his mount was shot from beneath him and fell on him. The combined British, Canadian, and First Nations forces eventually won a resounding victory under the command of Major-General Roger Hale Sheaffe.
Brock and his aide were initially buried in the north-east corner of Fort George in nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, then called Newark. This corner has come to be known as Brock's Bastion and is immortalized as such by a small stone bearing that inscription. A campaign began among prominent Upper Canadians to honor Brock, whose dramatic death provided a rallying point during and after the war as a symbol of Canadian independence from the United States. This led to the erection of the first Brock's Monument, a 135-foot (41.1m) Tuscan column with a viewing platform at the top. Construction began in 1823, and the monument was inaugurated October 13, 1824.
On April 17, 1840, an explosive charge did serious and irreparable damage to the monument although it failed to bring it down. The attack was presumed to have been orchestrated by Benjamin Lett, an anti-British agitator and participant in the 1837 Rebellion although a subsequent Assize failed to confirm this. Brock and Macdonell's remains were removed after the monument's disassemblage and reinterred in the Queenston cemetery of the Hamilton family.
War of 1812 - The Fight for Canada
This advertisement was produced by the Government of Canada and features four heroes of the War of 1812: Major General Sir Isaac Brock, Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry, Laura Secord and Shawnee leader and War Chief Tecumseh. The advertisement will be presented on our website, in movie theaters, and on television throughout the summer.
War of 1812 Monument Unveiling
Friday June 21st marked a very special Aboriginal day, a monument commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 was unveiled before a gathering of community members, veterans, honored guests and elders. KTV was on hand to capture this historical event.
Queenston Heights Park
Queenston Heights Park is a National Historic Site in Niagara, located on the top of the Niagara Escarpment and it's is rich in history, as it is the site of the famous Battle of Queenston Heights in during the War of 1812.. The Brock Monument pays tribute to Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, who was killed defending Upper Canada. It's also home to the The Laura Secord Monument which pays tribute to Laura Secord's role in the battle. when she risked her life to warn the British Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon of an impending attack by the Americans.
The Southern Terminus of the Bruce Trail is located in the park and is the start of the Bruce Trail, expanding 893 km along the Bruce Trail all the way to Tobermory, ON. We plan on hiking the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory, well at least parts of it, over the next year or two.
We love the spectacular views of the Niagara River leading to Lake Ontario, and you can see the Toronto skyline on a clear day.
Queenston Heights Park
Brock's Monument is a 56-metre (185 ft) column atop Queenston Heights, in Queenston, Ontario, Canada, dedicated to Major General Sir Isaac Brock, one of Canada's heroes of the War of 1812.
Queenston Heights 1812 Memorials
Queenston Heights National Historic Site, Niagara Falls, Canada. Snow and long shadows during the golden hour produced some memorable scenery. Canada can thank the brave warriors, The British, First Nations and the Canadian Militia along with the African/Canadian Militia.
Music- 'Unexpected Moment' by Feet On Water, from the Filmora Wondershare audio files
Music- 'Outer Space' from Space Fly-A Magic Chill Trip (Volume 1) by Frank Borell
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War of 1812 part 10: Battle of Queenston Heights Special
Two invasions down and one to go. Though the British - Native Alliance suffered a sufeer blow threatening their ablility to counter the next invasion. If you have any questions or comments leave it in the description or email me at: ForgottenFront@gmail.com. I hope you enjoy the video!
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Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights
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Brock's Monument at Night - Queenston, Ontario
Recorded July 19, 2010 @ 9:36 PM
Brock's Monument is dedicated to Major General Sir Isaac Brock, who died at the Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812. The monument is located in Queenston, Ontario, Canada.
Our War: Brock's Monument
Hamilton Spectator reporter Jon Wells visits the historic site of the pivotal 1812 battle.
War of 1812 (Part 1)
** Link to Part 2 is here ** After a visit to Fort York in Toronto, my son & I did this video. The history covered includes:
Part 1
- The Town of York (Toronto)
- The Cause of the War of 1812
- Battle of York
- Burning the Whitehouse
Part 2
- Rebuilding Fort York
- Sinking of the Scourge
- Gibraltar Point Lighthouse Murder
- The Legend of Laura Secord
This was put together using Adobe LiveMotion 2.0 & Apple iMovie 6.0 on an iMac.
Brock Monument
For those who don't live close enough to visit, or who can't make it up the 235 narrow steps to the top of the Sir Isaac Brock Monument in Queenston Heights, I've made a quick video of the views from the port-holes at the very top of the monument. Surgite!
1812 Legacy Council Presents: Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening July 2012
The Niagara 1812 Bicentennial Legacy Council is proud to have the grand opening of the Niagara Falls History Museum on Lundy's Lane, as one of our Signature 2012 Canadian events. Join us and visit the stunning new addition to the facility, which will host a permanent 1812 Exhibit; showing you what the city of Niagara Falls went through during the War of 1812.
War of 1812 Monument, Triumph Through Diversity (artist version) - Decoding ART
Prominently located on Parliament Hill, the War of 1812 Monument occupies a site with direct views of, and a symbolic connection to, the National War Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and The Valiants Memorial, all of which mark major conflicts in Canada’s history. This monument is a dynamic national tribute to the spirit, courage and bravery of those who served and successfully defended their land in the fight for Canada.
The rough-hewn central granite plinth evokes the ruggedness of the land in the 1800s and the nearby rocky cliff of Parliament Hill. The two granite boat-shaped pieces represent the maritime theatre of war and echo the Gothic arches of the Parliament Buildings. Atop the three plinths, seven bronze figures, each approximately two metres tall, represent the key combatants that came together to defeat the American invasion: a Métis fighter firing a cannon; a woman bandaging the arm of a Voltigeur; a Royal Navy sailor pulling a rope; a First Nations warrior pointing to the distance; a Canadian militiaman raising his arm in triumph, and a member of a British Army unit, specifically the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, firing a musket.
The monument, entitled Triumph Through Diversity, was created by Toronto sculptor Adrienne Alison.
Transcript:
Narrator: “This capsule is presented by Canadian Heritage”
[Canadian Heritage signature]
[The sculptor Adrienne Alison in front of the bronze monument]
Adrienne Alison: “Hi. My name is Adrienne Alison and I am the sculptor of this monument, named Triumph Through Diversity.
[Different shots of the monument]
Adrienne Alison: “The monument you are looking at is a tribute to the War of 1812 …a nation-building moment in our Canadian history.
I invite you to walk around the sculpture to explore the seven bronze figures posed in different stages of battle. They stand on a central base, or plinth, with a boat on either side. These symbolize the two arenas on which the war was fought...
[The painting of a battlefield during the 1812 war]
Adrienne Alison:“… land and water.
[The painting of British and American ships during the 1812 war]
Adrienne Alison: “The story of Triumph Through Diversity begins with the Mohawk warrior, crouching strategically, pointing out the advancing enemy.
[Different shots of the monument]
Adrienne Alison: “Next to him, the Royal Navy sailor hauls in his boat, which helps transport men and supplies to where they’re needed most.
Beside him stands a member of the French-Canadian militia, from the Voltigeurs Regiment. He grips his weapon, determined to advance, while the nurse bandages his injured wrist.
The Métis fighter prepares to fire the cannon on the boat, while the British Regular, a soldier known for outstanding skill, stands in disciplined formation.
Viewed in the round, the figures create a spiral wave that creates its crescendo with the Canadian militiaman, who expresses triumph by raising his arm in a victory salute.
[A woman and a soldier wearing vintage clothing]
Adrienne Alison: “I looked a long time to find the right models to represent the cultures and groups that were involved in defending our territory during the War of 1812.
[Adrienne Alison in her workshop working on the warrior figure from a live model wearing vintage clothing]
Adrienne Alison: “Then I made the sculpture with figures that were only seven inches high.
[The maquette of the sculpture]
Adrienne Alison: “This is called the maquette.
Next, I made figures that were two feet high that could be modified to reflect any necessary changes before the final seven-foot figures were created.
[The two feet tall figures, the seven feet figures and the sculptor at work]
Adrienne Alison: “The seven-foot figures were made of foam. Clay was then applied and sculpted with special tools. You can see some of the rake marks from the sculpting tools used on the figures.
[Some rubber molds and pieces of the sculpture]
Adrienne Alison: “To cast each of the seven-foot figures in bronze, a rubber mould was made of the sculpture. The mould for each figure was made in as many as eight pieces. The bronze foundry used a technique called lost wax casting to make the final bronze sculpture. Then the colour or patina was applied to it.
[The monument]
Adrienne Alison: “Before you go, stand back and look at the silhouette of Triumph Through Diversity.
[The painting of a battlefield during the 1812 war]
Adrienne Alison: “The War of 1812 was the last war to take place on Canadian soil, bringing together diverse peoples in a common effort— …
[A painting of a British Commandant shaking hands with the Chief of the native allies]
Adrienne Alison: “… an effort that led to Canada becoming a unified nation.
[The monument]
Adrienne Alison: “This monument depicts the people who defended Canada, allowing it to become the country it is today.
This is the true meaning of triumph through diversity.
[Canada wordmark]