It’s that time again! Get your thinking pussy caps on for our second checkpoint game clue!
Today’s feminist is Canadian War of 1812 hero Ms. Laura Secord – yes of Canadian chocolatier fame. The chocolate company was named after her 100yrs after she walked 32 km (20 miles) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack. Her contribution to the war was little known during her lifetime, but since her death she has been frequently honoured in Canada.
In 1795 her father moved his family to the Niagara region of Upper Canada after he had applied for and received a land grant. Shortly after, Laura married Loyalist James Secord, who was later seriously wounded at the Battle of Queenston Heights early in the War of 1812. While he was still recovering in 1813, the Americans invaded the Niagara Peninsula, including Queenston. During the occupation, Secord acquired information about a planned American attack, and stole away on the morning of 22 June to inform Lieutenant James FitzGibbon in the territory still controlled by the British. The information helped the British and their Mohawk allies repel the invading Americans at the Battle of Beaver Dams. Her effort was forgotten until 1860, when Edward, Prince of Wales, awarded the impoverished widow £100 (£12,955.64 in 2022) for her service on his visit to Canada.
Where is the Laura Secord Homestead? Answer on our Instagram post here!
[Post lifted from Wikipedia]
