Laura secord

Canadian Heroine of the War of 1812. Born in Massachusetts in 1775, she moved to Canada with her parents and siblings after the American Revolution. In 1794, she married James Secord. In June of 1813 during the War of 1812, Secord's house in Queenston, Ontario, was taken over by US troops and used as their base. One...

Image from the 1992 commemorative Laura Secord Stamp. Laura Secord (1775-1868) was a wartime heroine whose story became mythologized and engrained in Canadian history, yet to this day many of the d…

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By the Rev. Dr. Ed Hird Many Canadians associate Laura Secord with delicious chocolates. Few realize how strategic her life really was. So often Canada ignores its heroes and heroines. …

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Laura Secord.. a Canadian hero. Canadian Laura Secord traveled on foot for 19 miles to warn the British of an American attack during the War of 1812. She is considered a Canadian hero.

With the bicentennial celebrations of the War of 1812 in full swing, Laura Secord is the lady of the hour. But what part did she really play in the war? Myths and misconceptions about this historical figure abound, and historians have debated her role for years. How well do you know Laura? 1. Laura Secord […]

Laura Secord Balls...... (chocolate covered).

As one of the oldest candy companies in Canada, Laura Secord Chocolates are a household name in the Ontario area and are very familiar to Canadians living in other provinces as well. The company was named after a famous Canadian wife and mother, and the candy brand wanted to commemorate the actions and fortitude of this Canadian heroine with the name of the brand. Continue reading about Laura Secord Chocolates on our website.

Canadian Heroine of the War of 1812. Born in Massachusetts in 1775, she moved to Canada with her parents and siblings after the American Revolution. In 1794, she married James Secord. In June of 1813 during the War of 1812, Secord's house in Queenston, Ontario, was taken over by US troops and used as their base. One...