A new
documentary about the ravages of the War of 1812 in south-western Ontario is being developed. It will include the 1813
battle at Moraviantown (near Chatham), where so many Mennonites and
Brethren in Christ suffered great losses. They had been helping with the
retreat of supplies and refugees (technically: internally displaced persons) from the fortified locations near Detroit..
This is a key element of my ongoing research, in which I'm trying to determine the nature and extent of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ involvement in this transport operation. The film looks at the ugly devastation of war and also the inglorious acts of treason that were committed by many Canadian residents at that time, who seemed prepared to see victory go to the Americans.
This is a key element of my ongoing research, in which I'm trying to determine the nature and extent of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ involvement in this transport operation. The film looks at the ugly devastation of war and also the inglorious acts of treason that were committed by many Canadian residents at that time, who seemed prepared to see victory go to the Americans.
By the way, they're still looking for
actors, horses and wagons. Preferably, although not necessarily, the
actors might also be horse-riding and wagoneering Mennonites and
Brethren in Christ!?
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