Jun 21, 2018 laura secord, beaverdams, and how we remember history june 21, 2018 don cummer on or about this day in 18, laura secord set out from her home in queenston, upper canada, on a 12mile journey through the bush that would eventually make her a legend and perhaps the bestknown canadian figure in the war of 1812. Jun 21, 20 laura secord september 1775 17 october 1868 was a canadian heroine of the war of 1812. Laura secord factory stores and outlets in canada5 from locator. Premium laura secord chocolate ice cream a classic. The laura secord canadian cook book by sally henry 19840503 jan 1, 1884. I search the pages of our history over for a courageous one whose name would stand for staunchest patriot, and for truest lover, and prove the same by deed done for the land. Secord warned the british forces about the american attack by walking for 32 kilometer or 20 miles outside the territory. With its vast array of chocolate delights, laura secord has just the treat to suit your mood and put a smile on your face. Beginning with a hugely successful play in verse, laura secord. About timeline history community careers sitemap environment customer service. Laura secord is now famous for her singular feat of bravery during the war of 1812, but did she warn the british and help defeat the american invaders as her legend says. And my heart thrills, for tis a woman bears it, youll find it, marble carved, on laura secords grave. Laura secords father, thomas ingersoll, lived in massachusetts and fought on the side of the patriots during the revolutionary war 17751783.
Chocolatier le plus important et le plus connu du canada. She is known for having walked 20 miles 32 km out of americanoccupied territory in 18 to warn british forces of an impending american attack. Though secord had no relation to it, most canadians associate her with the laura secord chocolates company, named after her on the centennial of her walk. Laura secord, original name laura ingersoll, born sept. It is now the largest candy manufacturer in canada. Stores will also be revamped ahead of the anniversary. A war between great britain and the united states was raging. Sep 29, 2017 in canada, the name laura secord is inextricably linked with chocolates, sweets and ice cream. The laura secord monument atop queenston heights, ontario. Here you can find all the laura secord stores in barrie.
See more ideas about laura secord, war of 1812 and chocolate quotes. Ruth mckenzie, laura secord, the legend and the lady toronto and montreal, 1971, reassesses the evidence and laura secords place in history. Dark chocolate sprinkles, 14ounces boxes pack of 3 4. Laura secords bravery gave canada time to rearm, and defend its borders. Laura secord secondary school alumni from saint catharines, on. Oct 18, 2019 this lecture will answer the question of why a historical marker for laura secord was placed on grounds of the mason library, and will explore the political aspect of how history is passed down. Each one seemed to elaborate on the very few bare bones of the known facts until it became difficult to separate fact from fiction. Laura secord archives niagara falls poetry project. Laura secord, canadian loyalist in the war of 1812. The site of his farm is today the town of ingersoll. After dragging her injured husband off the battlefield during the war of 1812, laura secord 17751868 was forced to house american soldiers for financial support while she nursed. Laura secord biography on canadian history for kids.
The first laura secord store was opened in toronto in 19 and the leclercs plan to mark the centerary by organizing celebrations. But many canadians are unaware that the famous chocolateer is named for a heroine of the war of 1812. At least a few residents of great barrington were aware of laura secord by the early 1900s. Recently, she published growing up ivy, mary pickford, and laura secord. About laura secord and the war of 1812 the canadian. Laura secord a biography war of 1812 history articles. Laura secord a biography war of 1812 history articles, book. To access the details of the store location, opening hours, laura secord online and current flyers click on the location or the store name. Now mold the resultant mixture into the desired shapes and sizes you want your chocolates to be. This lecture will answer the question of why a historical marker for laura.
But laura was brave, and janet lunn tells her compelling story. She is known for warning british forces of an impending american attack that led to the british victory at the battle of beaver dams. Laura ingersoll was born in 1775 to a wealthy massachusetts family. In canada, the name laura secord is linked to chocolates and ice cream. Her contribution to the war was little known during her lifetime, but since her death she has been frequently honoured in canada. Laura ingersoll secord, september, 1775 october 17 1868 was both an actual person and a heroine of mythic proportions in the war of 1812. In canada, the name laura secord is inextricably linked with chocolates, sweets and ice cream. Laura secord lecture, last of the gbhssjp series, on nov. In 18, laura secord, pioneer wife and mother of five children, made a dangerous 19mile 30km journey on foot to warn lieutenant james fitzgibbon of a planned american attack.
Apr 25, 2017 about laura secord, canadian heroine of the war of 1812 laura ingersoll secord was a canadian heroine of the war of 1812. After dragging her injured husband off the battlefield during the war of 1812, laura secord 17751868 was forced to house american soldiers for financial support while she. Pops products laura secord laura secord chocolates. By 1950, the laura secord brand of chocolates had become a wellestablished family tradition, totalling 96 stores in ontario and quebec. We are passionate about our customers, our personnel, and our brand.
Ingersoll moved his family to the niagara peninsula in 1795 and ran a tavern at queenston. Choose laura secord near you from the list or by provinces we have all laura secord outlet mall locations in database. Most books about laura secord only talk about how brave she was. The cold truth is that laura was not much more important than many other empire loyalists who worked on resistance operations when the americans occupied the forts in the niagara peninsula of upper canada. Laura secord secondary school opened its doors in september, 1966. The series is cosponsored by the great barrington historical society and saint james place. Another plaque at this location laura ingersoll secord 17751868. Laura secord city of niagara falls history museums.
Mar 02, 2011 the plucky spirit of 19thcentury canadian heroine laura secord permeates this collection, which was sponsored by the laura secord candy shops and created by the canadian home economics association to commemorate the canadian centennial in 1967. Today, laura secord is buried in the queenston cemetery, next to her husband. If you see your name among the laura secord secondary school graduates, someone is looking for you. Laura secord is both a trade name and a registered. On june 22nd, 18, after overhearing a conversation of some american officers dining at her house, laura secord started on her famous journey to warn british lieutenant james fitzgibbon of the planned attack on the british outpost at beaver dams. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from laura secord secondary schoolin saint catharines, ontario. The late 1960s was a time of transition whereby laura secord chocolates changed ownership on several occasions. James was born on july 7 1773, in somers, westchester co. In 1797, laura married james secord, a queenston merchant. The plucky spirit of 19thcentury canadian heroine laura secord permeates this collection, which was sponsored by the laura secord candy shops and created by the canadian home economics association to commemorate the canadian centennial in 1967. Next seperate the mixture into as many parts 3 or 4 as you want different flavored chocolates.
The heroine of 1812 by sarah anne curzon in 1887 there was an avalanche of articles, childrens books, novels, and pageants commemorating the heroine. Later in the 19th century, a first generation of women historians championed secord s courageous deed with the goal of uncovering and popularizing womens contributions to the history of canada. Laura secords bonnet as it appears at the niagara falls history museum although laura secord is one of canadas favourite heroines, her story is neither simple nor straightforward. Laura secord historical records and family trees myheritage. History community careers sitemap environment customer service. By subscribing to our delicious newsletter, get 10% off.
The american political leaders were sure they would win the war. Jan 22, 2017 the cold truth is that laura was not much more important than many other empire loyalists who worked on resistance operations when the americans occupied the forts in the niagara peninsula of upper canada. Biography ingersoll, laura secord volume ix 18611870. Peggy dymond leaveys previous books include sky lake summer, the deep end gang, and the path through the trees, all of which were nominated for the silver birch award. To delight our customers with highquality chocolate and ice cream products. Unsung in her lifetime, she has become an icon of canadian patriotism since.
For two years, from the summer of 1812 to the winter of 1814. The web pagessites surveyed for this study were identified using a search query for laura secord in three wellknown web search engines. It has no actual connection to any of secords descendants. During the revolutionary war, her father fought on the behalf of patriots. Laura secord outlet locations in canada canada outlets. Laura secord, beaverdams, and how we remember history. Laura secord is the namesake of a number of schools, including laura secord public school also known as laura secord memorial school, 19142010 in queenston, ecole laura secord school in winnipeg, manitoba built 1912, laura secord secondary school in st. About laura secord, canadian heroine of the war of 1812 laura ingersoll secord was a canadian heroine of the war of 1812. Her primary claim to fame was the extraordinary walk she made to warn british forces of an impending american attack which led directly to. In 1912, to celebrate her patriotic actions on the 100 th anniversary of the war, the laura secord chocolates company was founded in toronto. Her primary claim to fame was the extraordinary walk she made to warn british forces of an impending american attack which led directly to the canadian british victory at beaver dams. Laura secord chocolates and other products will help in reaching your objectives. Laura secord, beaverdams, and how we remember history june 21, 2018 don cummer on or about this day in 18, laura secord set out from her home in queenston, upper canada, on a 12mile journey through the bush that would eventually make her a legend and perhaps the bestknown canadian figure in the war of 1812. The next major transaction came in 2010, when jean and jacques leclerc acquired the brand.
Related ontario plaques united empire loyalists the burning of st. Given its namesakes ties to the war of 1812, the book. After dragging her injured husband off the battlefield during the war of 1812, laura secord 17751868 was forced to house american soldiers for financial support while she nursed him back to health. But many canadians are unaware that the famous confectionery is named for a heroine of the war of 1812. Laura ingersoll was the daughter of thomas ingersoll, an american who had sided with the patriots during the american revolution 177583. Later in the 19th century, a first generation of women historians championed secords courageous deed with the goal of uncovering and popularizing womens contributions to the history of canada. Then slowly knead in the desired flavoring and food color you want in each different part. Dec 07, 2016 interesting facts about laura secord 2. Inspired by our national history and identity, it was destined to become an instant classic. Jul 02, 2019 in 1912, to celebrate her patriotic actions on the 100 th anniversary of the war, the laura secord chocolates company was founded in toronto. Laura secordnational heroine heretic, rebel, a thing.
Laura ann clarke born secord was born on month day 1820, at birth place, to james badeau secord, ue and laura secord born ingersoll. Laura secord was considered to be an average woman. Many of the details of laura secords life are a mystery, and even today, there is considerable debate regarding the particulars of her courageous journey. Secord was born on th september 1775 and died on 17th october 1868. Catharines, ontario and laura secord elementary school in vancouver, british columbia.
I want to receive the latest laura secord catalogues and exclusive offers from tiendeo in barrie. Laura secord chocolates, the canadian business journal. Laura attributed her unusual courage to her deep faith in god. The last lecture in the rebels with a cause series, laura ingersoll secord.
Caroline mccormick, president of the friends of laura secord, will provide the canadian perspective on secords role in the war of 1812. It was named after the canadian heroine laura secord. Laura secord, beaverdams, and how we remember history don. Facts about laura secord will explain the life of a canadian heroine during the 1812 war. However, a later edition of taylors history, updated in the 1920s by his soninlaw, again fails to mention laura secord.