In the War of 1812 the British successfully attacked Fort Niagara in the middle of winter. They retained the American garrison flag as a war trophy.
The full content is available in the Winter 2007 Issue.
Though far removed from the camouflage of today, the uniforms worn by War of 1812 soldiers served a variety of purposes.
A celebrated War of 1812 historian takes a look at one of America’s most. . . colorful. . . early generals.
Three centuries ago, French traders established this small, but important site in what is now Lewiston.
Today, Canadians remember William Lyon Mackenzie in a variety of ways, which often differ from how Americans view this controversial figure.
By: John Percy
Geography's impact on the history of Western New York and Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.
The first volume in Western New York Heritage's three part series.
The story behind a Grand Island farm boy’s heroic sacrifice to save his comrades.
National media coverage of Western New York's epic snowstorms are nothing new.