“PURSUIT OF PEACE”

DAY 1

9:00 a.m. Depart from your hotel and drive along the scenic Detroit River to Olde Sandwich Towne, an area steeped in history, much of which is displayed in beautiful outdoor murals.

9:30 a.m. Visit the DUFF-BABY HOUSE INTERPRETATION CENTRE. The home, owned by Loyalist fur trader Alexander Duff, then by the Honourable Jacques Baby, is Georgian in style and was a centre of activity and meeting place during the War of 1912 for General Proctor, Colonel Elliott and Shawnee leader Tecumseh.

11:00 a.m. Arrive at FORT MALDEN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, a key defense post during the War of 1812 and the Rebellion of 1837. Stroll through the peaceful 12-acre riverfront park, view the exhibits and visit the restored army barrack.

12:00 p.m. Time for a delicious lunch at a nearby Amherstburg restaurant.

1:30 p.m. Proceed to the PARK HOUSE MUSEUM to hear the fascinating story of how its Loyalist owner dismantled and floated this French frame log house down the Detroit River in 1799. The house not only served as a store, but also housed American troops during the War of 1812.  Stop in at the tinsmith's.

2:30 p.m. A stop at GIBSON GALLERY, formerly the Michigan Central Railroad Station. This one-story, red brick building is now an art gallery offering an eclectic selection of original art, and touring exhibits from the likes of the Royal Ontario Museum.

3:30 p.m. On your return trip to Windsor, take in a guided tour of ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH in Olde Sandwich Towne. The original wooden church (circa 1802) was burned down by General Harrison's Kentucky Regiment in 1812. The graveyard has stories to tell!

4:30 p.m. Arrive at your hotel where you can freshen up before dinner. Enjoy an evening on your own by visiting one of our fine dining establishments or take in the excitement of casino gaming or harness racing. Good luck!

DAY 2

9:00 a.m. Proceed to Bothwell via Hwy.401 to Thamesville.

10:30 a.m. A guided tour of FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND THE AVENUE OF PEACE. You'll view relics of the burnt village following the Battle of the Thames and displays of Moravian history, settlers and Indian cultures.

12:00 p.m. Picnic lunch on the grounds in a beautiful park setting.

1:00 p.m. Return to Windsor via scenic Hwy.2.

3:00 p.m. Visit WINDSOR’S COMMUNITY MUSEUM - another centre of activity during the War of 1812 that saw the likes of American General Hull, British Major General Isaac Brock and Shawnee leader Tecumseh step through its doors. Hear about the final incident in the Battle of Windsor, fought in the Baby orchard in 1838.

4:00 p.m. Return to your hotel.
If your appetite for "war and peace" still hasn't been satisfied, make it a 3-day trip and check out our American sister sites: The River Raisin Battlefield, Fort Meigs State Memorial and Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial.