Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Revolution (1985)

 40th anniversary this year of this British-made movie that flopped badly. I enjoyed it. Watch


Thursday, 24 July 2025

Old Fort Niagara

 Today’s the Day! Walk the Battlefield Where Empires Collided

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Join us tonight at 7:00 pm at Falkner Park in Youngstown for a free walking tour commemorating the Battle of La Belle Famille, where British troops and Native allies defeated French forces on July 24, 1759—paving the way for Fort Niagara’s surrender.
Stand on the very ground where this pivotal moment unfolded. No registration needed—just show up and step into history!
Presented by Old Fort Niagara and the Town of Porter Historical Society

Battle of La Belle-Famille

 The Battle of La Belle-Famille occurred on July 24, 1759, during the French and Indian War along the Niagara River portage trail. François-Marie Le Marchand de Lignery's French relief force for the besieged French garrison at Fort Niagara fell into Eyre Massey's British and Iroquois ambush. This action formed part of the larger Battle of Fort Niagara.

The British knew of the French approach well in advance and constructed a breastwork across the road about two miles south of Fort Niagara. The French were ambushed, their force was routed, with many casualties. Captain Le Marchand de Lignery was mortally wounded in the battle.[2]

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