Wainfleet Historical Society

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Wainfleet Historical Society The purpose of this society is to bring together those people interested in the diverse historical h Because of COVID-19 meetings will be virtual using zoom.

Wainfleet Historical Society meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month from September to June at 7:00 pm. Activities:
Guest speakers, summer picnic, Christmas party, publishing Wainfleet Historical calendar. Wainfleet, Ontario Canada

10/18/2026

Candlelight Christmas Party
Traditional Christmas music and caroling.
$50 per person - includes food and drinks

10/16/2026
10/16/2026
10/14/2026
10/13/2026

Early in morning of October 13, 1812, the American Army lead by Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer crossed the Niagara river from Lewiston invading the Niagara Region. The resulting battle at Queenston Heights killed British Army officer Major General Isaac Brock. However, thanks to the efforts of Mohawk chiefs John Norton (Teyoninhokarawen) and John Brant (Ahyonwaeghs) as well as 80 Haudenosaunee and Delaware warriors the Americans were held at bay. This allowed time for Major General Roger Hale Sheaffe and other reinforcements from Fort George to regroup and reclaim the heights from the American forces.

The battle Queenston Heights had been recaptured by British forces, and estimated 955 Americans were held captive by British forces.

Now a days you can find Sir Isaac Brock's Monument atop Queenston Heights to commemorate the battle that took place there.

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10/13/2026

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