October 2015 saw us visiting the Laura Secord Homestead in Niagara ON.
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This is an easy US border trip for Northern New Yorkers or Michiganders going to Niagara Falls.
Laura Secord (née Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian woman involved in the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack. Her contribution to the war was little known during her lifetime, but since her death she has been frequently honoured in Canada. Though Laura 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 is certainly worthy of honour. One of her rewards was a long life.
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