Yes! That’s a great idea, Paul. It’s also a great site for women’s history in Niagara Falls. During the War of 1812 it was actually the Judge’s wife, Jane, who kept things going. While he was out and about and the area awaited an attack by the British, she stayed behind with her young children and safeguarded the ammunition (which they stored in one of their basements). They called her “the general” for her courage and leadership during the war. Quite a lady! And she’s still here. Even though her house is gone you can visit her in Oakwood Cemetery.
What were local civic leaders thinking when they tore that place down? Many times it seems that the importance of history takes a back seat in our rush toward progress. This story should be a lesson in imprudence and stupididy for today
Great clip on our past. So many historical sites and lesson from the past are all around us. We zip by in our cars and never notice the little blue signs. It great to see that someone notices them. Now if our school would spend some time on our local history our kid might have a clue, wait we better text them to make sure they get the message!
Absolutely! It should definitely be more than a sign and a slab. And, there are far too many of these instances throughout the city of Niagara Falls, NY.
Yes! That’s a great idea, Paul. It’s also a great site for women’s history in Niagara Falls. During the War of 1812 it was actually the Judge’s wife, Jane, who kept things going. While he was out and about and the area awaited an attack by the British, she stayed behind with her young children and safeguarded the ammunition (which they stored in one of their basements). They called her “the general” for her courage and leadership during the war. Quite a lady! And she’s still here. Even though her house is gone you can visit her in Oakwood Cemetery.
What were local civic leaders thinking when they tore that place down? Many times it seems that the importance of history takes a back seat in our rush toward progress. This story should be a lesson in imprudence and stupididy for today
Great clip on our past. So many historical sites and lesson from the past are all around us. We zip by in our cars and never notice the little blue signs. It great to see that someone notices them. Now if our school would spend some time on our local history our kid might have a clue, wait we better text them to make sure they get the message!
Absolutely! It should definitely be more than a sign and a slab. And, there are far too many of these instances throughout the city of Niagara Falls, NY.