Tag Archives: Battle of York

1812 – Part 5: Rebuilding Fort York

After the Battle of York, the Americans destroyed the Fort, the Governor’s House and the Parliament Buildings. They then decided that the town of … Continue reading

Posted in 1812 and all that | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

1812 – Part 4: The Battle of York

During the War of 1812 an American squadron attacks York (today’s Toronto) and burns the fort and government buildings. The British retaliate.

Posted in 1812 and all that | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment