Stories of 1812 Podcast

Today we talk with eminent War of 1812 historian Donald R Hicke y about his latest book. Tecumseh & the Epic Conflict for the Heart of America . Tecumseh ( c. 1768 – October 5, 1813) was a Shawnee chief and warrior who promoted resistance to the expansion of the United States onto Native American lands.  Even though his efforts to unite Native Americans ended with his death in the War of 1812,...

On this Canada Day , Marinus talks to retired Professor of History and Author Dr Wesley Turner , on the Life, Career and Death of Sir Isaac Brock, the Hero of Upper Canada, who led British "Redcoat" Regulars, Canadian Militia and Indigenous forces against American Invasion in the Fall of 1812.  Brock was born in Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1769 and joined the British Army at the a...

This week  Donald E Graves , Canada’s foremost historian on the War of 1812, tells the story of two junior officers during the conflict,  William J Worth , an American, and  John LeCouteur , a British soldier from the island of Jersey. William J Worth  (1794-1849) was an American officer during the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, and the Mexican–American War.  In 1812 at the age of 18 he enl...

This week our guest is  Zig Misiak , Author, Army Veteran and friend of the Six Nations.  They talk about the origin and development of the Six Nations Reserve along the Grand River and their participation in the War of 1812.  They focus on their differences in supporting the British in the War and the support of some Six Nations for the American side.  Finally they discuss the outcome of the War...

This week Marinus and  Peter Meyler , local historian from Orangeville Ontario, discuss the remarkable life of  Richard Pierpoint (1744–1838) , a black slave who was abducted from his home in Senegal at the age of 16.  He fought with the British in  Butler's Rangers  during the American Revolutionary War and then in the War of 1812 in Upper Canada.  When Butler’s Rangers were disbanded at Niag...

This week  Donald E Graves , Canada’s foremost historian on the War of 1812, sets the historical record straight on  Joseph Willcocks .   Graves covers his early election to the Upper Canada Legislative Assembly in 1807 and Willcocks’ formation of a group of MPPs who opposed measures put forth by the then President,  General Isaac Brock .  He follows Willcocks’ desertion to the Americans in 1813 a...

This week Marinus talks with  Mayor Jim Diodati  of  Niagara Falls, Canada .  They discuss the legacy of the War of 1812 for his city, the need to preserve that legacy and how that legacy has shaped the relations of two great nations today. Jim tells the story of how he led efforts to construct a huge steel sign to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane.  The large steel s...

This week Marinus talks with  Professor Donald R Hickey  (ret), noted American historian and author.  They discuss the question:   Who Won the War of 1812?  and the conduct and results of the War. Charles P Stacey, noted Canadian historian said in 1958:   The War of 1812 is one of those episodes in history that makes everybody happy, because  everybody interprets it in his own way.   Doug DeCroix,...

In this episode Marinus talks with Ronald J Dale , a noted historian and genealogist from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.  They talk about the life of James Prendergast , with whom he has a family connection. James Prendergast was born in County Monaghan, Ireland in 1789, the son of Protestant parents.  In 1805, he enlisted as a Private in the 100th Regiment of Foot and his regiment was sent to Canad...

Marinus sits down with Professor James Tyler Robertson, Associate Professor of Christian History at Tyndale University about one of the major Canadian figures in the War of 1812,  Bishop John Strachan  of York (now Toronto), born 1778 (Aberdeen, Scotland), died 1867 (Toronto, Ontario.) John Strachan, the Garrison Chaplain (and later Bishop of York, is well known for his role in the town of York (n...

Marinus welcomes Caroline McCormick, President of the Friends of Laura Secord and Barbara Worthy, Actor, Writer and Producer.  They explore the historic walk taken by Laura Secord in 1813 and the Legacy it has left to us today. Caroline McCormick is President of the Friends of Laura Secord and has a direct familial connection to Laura Secord which she discusses during the interview.  She is dedica...

Marinus talks to retired Professor of History and Author Dr Wesley Turner, on the Legacy left by Sir Isaac Brock and its impact on our understanding of the War of 1812. Major General Sir Isaac Brock KB (6 October 1769 – 13 October 1812) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Guernsey.  Brock led British, native and militia forces to victory over the Americans at Detroit in Augu...

Click to hear what this podcast is all about. To watch the Trailer, go to our Website https://www.storiesof1812.com. Stories of 1812 is an independently produced podcast series that presents the stories and achievements of individuals who lived during and participated in the War of 1812. We will consider major figures such as Sir Isaac Brock, John Norton, William Hamilton Merritt, James Fitzgibbon...