Tag: historic events

An Incomplete and Non-Chronological History of Niagara Falls in Poetry

Dec 26, 2019

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by

Andrew Porteus

in Niagara Falls Poetry, Niagara History & Folklore

On Friday, January 3rd from 7-9 I will be presenting “An Incomplete and Non-Chronological History of Niagara Falls in Poetry” at the Niagara Falls (Ontario) Public Library. Please feel free to join me for this lighthearted (most of the time) look at some of the major events that have happened in Niagara Falls over the…
Battle of Lundy’s Lane, 25th July, 1814 by Janet Carnochan

Feb 2, 2017

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by

Andrew Porteus

in Battle of Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls Poems, Niagara Falls Poetry, War of 1812

poetry battle Lundy’s Lane Upon this hill we come to celebrate That fateful day a century ago, How saved our heritage with forceful blow We meet to tell the tale, but not in hate. We meet their loyal names to consecrate Who fought and fell, shall we forget? Oh no, But high emblaze their names…