Stories of 1812 Podcast
Stories of 1812 Podcast
Podcast Description
Stories of 1812 is an independently produced podcast series that presents the stories and achievements of people who lived during the War of 1812 in North America, a conflict between Great Britain, the United States and what was then British North America. We will consider known figures such as Sir Isaac Brock, John Norton, William Hamilton Merritt, James Fitzgibbon, Winfield Scott, Tecumseh, Joseph Willcocks, Laura Secord and Richard Pierpoint. Our guests are historians, authors, researchers and experts who written and spoken on the lives of each of these individuals.
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The podcast focuses on historical narratives related to the War of 1812, covering themes such as the lives of key figures like Sir Isaac Brock and Laura Secord, the impact of battles, and the contributions of diverse groups including Indigenous peoples. Specific episodes explore the legacy of Sir Isaac Brock and the historic walk of Laura Secord, as well as various historical recreations that illuminate the era's significance.
Stories of 1812 is an independently produced podcast series that presents the stories and achievements of people who lived during the War of 1812 in North America, a conflict between Great Britain, the United States and what was then British North America. We will consider known figures such as Sir Isaac Brock, John Norton, William Hamilton Merritt, James Fitzgibbon, Winfield Scott, Tecumseh, Joseph Willcocks, Laura Secord and Richard Pierpoint. Our guests are historians, authors, researchers and experts who written and spoken on the lives of each of these individuals.
In this Episode, we talk with #NiagaraontheLake Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa and CEO and Curator Sarah Kaufman of the Niagara on the Lake Museum. (Sarah is now Curator at the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum as of January 2026.) They both discuss the importance of the Town of Niagara on the Lake in the history of Ontario, Canada and in the #Warof1812 in particular.
Of great importance, they say, is to remember the past and the personal stories that help us remember our history. The Lord Mayor hopes that future Lord Mayors may come to see that as well.
Gary Zalepa is the current Lord Mayor of the Town of Niagara on the Lake (since 2022) and previously served as a Town Councillor and Regional Councillor. He has more than 30 years of business and volunteer experience (including as a hockey referee and coach) and studied Business and Political Science at Brock University.War
Sarah Kaufman was the CEO and Curator of the Niagara on the Lake Museum for 15 years. She was responsible for the day to day operations as well as management, research and exhibits of the Museum’s collection. She curated a number of exhibits on local history and the War of 1812.
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