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On September 12th and 13th 2009, Backus Heritage Conservation Area comes alive to the sound of a bygone era. The rattle of musketry, the sounds of soldiers, the sites and smells of the early nineteenth century are re-created and lovingly re-enacted by living historians and re-enactors. Come and watch a battle as it was during the conflict of 1812 between The United States of America and Great Britain (Upper Canada). Shop at the historical merchants and suttlers. Tour the grounds of this magnificent and historic site. Truly, an educational, fun, and exciting day for all ages! If you are an older person who enjoys playing online poker (www.partypoker.com) you will enjoy the thrill of this and if you are a younger person who is passionate about history then this will be fascinating for you. We look forward to seeing you. Heritage: The Backhouse Mill was one of the few grist mills not burned during the American raids in the area. Red coats in the woods, huge bonfires, the bonds of the Masonic Order, or troops lost in the heavily wooded area. Which of these would you think might be the reasons that the 1798 grist mill was not burned during the War of 1812? The original wooden structure, with its hand hewn beams and water wheel, was in operation from 1798 until 1955; making it the longest continually operating grist mill in Ontario. Today, Backhouse Mill is a National Historic Site, operated bu the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. The site, aside from this historic mill, also contains over thirty historical and natural attractions including the Backus Homestead, Teeterville Baptist Church, and several shops and storefronts. For more information on the buildings and sites of Backus Heritage Conservation Area, click here. (Opens a new browser.)

For more information, please e-mail us at backusmill@psican.org