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At daybreak, the Americans retreated to Forty-Mile Creek (Grimsby). Being further harassed there, they retreated all the way back to Fort George, leaving in such a hurry that a considerable amount of their belongings were left behind.

Not since then has an invading army ventured so far into the Niagara Peninsula.

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The war was devastating to the people of Stoney Creek and the surrounding area. Following the Battle of Stoney Creek, the British troops remained in the area and being poorly supplied, caused extensive damage to the settlers' farms.

The war loss documents submitted by James Gage, Augustus Jones, and William Gage, include such lost items as furniture, fences, wood, crops and livestock.

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James Gage's war loss claim, filed after the War of 1812.
1823
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James Gage's war loss claim for destroyed timber on land owned by him in Nelson Township.
7 October 1815

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Augustus Jones' war loss claim, filed after the War of 1812.
1815

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Augustus Jones' war loss claim, filed after the War of 1812.
1815

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A plaque dedicated to the contributions of Colonel Harvey during the Battle of Stoney Creek.
1999
Dundurn Park

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A souvenir programme commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle Of Stoney Creek.
June, 1963

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Every first weekend in June, a Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek takes place in Battlefield Park.

Pictured is the souvenir programme that was available to the public at the 150th anniversary of the battle in 1963.

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The Crown Forces of Upper Canada, Corps of Drums, led by Drum major Ross Flowers.
June, 2003
Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek, Ontario

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"Battle Weekend: Living History", by Battlefield House Museum Junior Volunteer Alex Cuberovic

This year I had the pleasure of staying over night during Battle Weekend. My two days were hot and tiring. In other words, it was great! I arrived early Saturday morning to pitch my tent. After that I formed up with the Crown Forces Upper Canada Corps of Drums in order to beat the morning call. After that our day was full of practices.

First we had the opening ceremonies to attend. After that, we had our first battle. We formed up, fetched the colours and marched out to the battlefield. It is a wonderful feeling to march out on to the field knowing that at least 100 guys (and girls) are following you. In the first battle I fell down and pretended to be shot. At the end of the battle we marched back and practiced some more.

Later in the evening the Crown Forces Upper Canada Corps of Drums went on for a performance. Then we had another batte. This battle I survived. After the battle we went up on Monument Hill and played for a while. When my friends and I finally hit the sack it was two o'clock in the morning.

I was up at seven in the morning looking and feeling rough. After breakfast, it was down to Smith's Knoll for a memorial service. I will never forget stopping traffic and marching down King Street. It was one of the highlights of my weekend.

We marched back to practice foot drill, then battle again. By the last battle, most of the Corps were so tired that we just "dropped dead". Finally, four o'clock came around and down popped the tents and home went the soldiers!

It was a great weekend, I can't wail until next year.

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Forward March! A British regiment advances into battle.
June, 2003
Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek, Ontario

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Reenactors portraying the militia at the Reenactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek.
2001
Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek, Ontario

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British reenactors at the 190th anniversary of the Reenactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek.
June, 2003
Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek, Ontario