We took a daytrip to Morrisburg, site of this memorial to the Battle of Crysler's Farm, one of the decisive battles of the War of 1812.
The cannons are aimed toward the state of New York.
The actual battlesite has been flooded by the St. Lawrence Seaway.
nice photos...
ReplyDeleteWow - the sky is gorgeous...I love these shots...it almost looks as if you painted the sky on. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow. I didn't know this battle. How sad. The cannons aimed at New York state say it all ...
ReplyDelete"Lest We Forget" ...
nice :)
ReplyDeletewhat a great monument set against those skies!
ReplyDeletei love your skies and monument. thanks for visiting my blog. have a great weekend. xoxo.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us to this interesting place. I enjoyed reading the history on the plaque you included.
ReplyDeleteNicely photographed. I am glad you guys won this war and remained your own seperate country! It is interesting to view history from the other side's point of view! I love the name of your blog! Thank you for visiting mine.
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