As it turns out, 2012 marks the anniversary of several major events in Canadian history but so far there has been very little talk of any commemorations.
The last battle of the Seven Years War took place at and around Signal Hill, St. John’s in 1762.
Other major North American battles of that war have been marked already and there was a plan to mark the anniversary of the capture of Quebec with a re-enactment of the battle. That plan fell victim to an outcry from Quebec separatists. The event was supposed to draw thousands of tourists including the history enthusiasts who re-enact these sorts of events.
Well, those people who won’t be going to Quebec should be gearing up to come to St. John’s in 2012.
At the same time, 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The Newfoundland Regiment played a significant role in several battles, including the defence of York. There are re-enactors for that war as well and they too will likely be getting ready for the big event three years from now.
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