Loyalist Trails 2004-13
“Loyalist Trails” 2004-13: August 19, 2004
In this issue:
– When the Speedy Wasn’t Speedy Enough
– Diane McCord Retires
– Parkwoods
– Inquiry: Loyalist national heritage
Articles
When the Speedy Wasn’t Speedy Enough
On a stormy night in October of 1804 the H.M.S. Speedy, an unseaworthy schooner disappeared before reaching “Newcastle”, actually the Brighton/Presqu’ile area of Ontario. The loss of several prominent individuals including several with Loyalist backgrounds ended plans to make that area the district capital.
Brighton, and Presqu’ile Provincial Park in particular have staged several bicentennial events this year, and on August 21st-22nd a reenactment took place […]