Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site
On October 26, 1813, the Canadian troops under the command of Charles-Michel de Salaberry won an important victory over the invading American forces. This Canadian military victory played a major role in the defence of Montreal and the country. The Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site commemorates this feat of arms.
Activity {num}: The militiaman’s ration!
Dates:
Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21
Schedule:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Activity length:
20 minutes
Activity fee:
Included with admission fee
Language:
Bilingual
Target clientele:
Families
Description:
Discover what was on the militiamen’s menu and learn about the logistics of provisioning from one season to another during the War of 1812 and the Battle of the Châteauguay.