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Update on the Canada Day Celebration with "Robert Land, Esq." in Campbellville. Column published: 26 June 2008 By: Rick Roberts, Biography & Archived Articles 
Wow. What a response we've had from those interested in comiing to our Canada Celebration (July 1st, from 2-4 pm) with "Robert Land, Esq." Loyalist Soldier, Spy, and First Settler of the nearby city of Hamilton, Ontario! Lots of emails and phone calls hint that we will enjoy an enthusiastic crowd of history buffs, United Empire Loyalists, and Robert Land descendants at this year's celebration.In case you missed the announcement about the free Canada Day event that is being hosted by Global Genealogy, we've repeated it further down this page. Robert Land descendants please note:
Fawne Stratford-Devai will be onsite:
The Lions Cub parking lot has also been reserved to provide more parking spaces, regardless of how the weather turns out. Because of the great success of last year's Canada Day celebration with "Sir John A. Mcdonald", we are sponsoring another exciting day of Canadian history, again show-casing the considerable talent of popular historical re-enactor David Morris. Be our guests! Bring your family. Bring lawn chairs/blankets and don't forget your camera -- have some fun on Canada Day in Campbellville. Drop into Global Genealogy & History Shoppe for complimentary bottled water, coffee, tea and treats before and after the show! Come as you are, or dress in historical costume -- it will be a great day for all!  David Morris as Robert Land Esq. Soldier, Spy, and First Settler of Hamilton, Ontario Popular historical re-enactor, David Morris, presents his historically accurate one-man show as early Ontario settler, Robert Land Esq.. Mr. Morris' interpretation of Robert Land is entertaining and educational for everyone from children to adults. Robert Land has a remarkably interesting story. Born in 1736, Land was a British loyalist who was living in colonial New York at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War in 1776. His family, underwent great persecution at the hands of his American patriot neighbours - an experience shared by many loyalists during the same period. While serving as a messenger for the British, Land was dealt a particularly hard blow when he discovered his homestead in ashes and his family missing. His story ends in 1818, however, on a rather surprising note. 
David Morris' monologue covers Robert Land's experiences from the beginning of the American Revolution through the conflict, the British loss of the colonies, to Land's subsequent migration and settlement in Upper Canada (Ontario). Morris breathes life into the character of Robert Land, using humorous anecdotes and startling historical facts. The colourful personality of Robert Land shines through. David Morris knows how to make history interesting for all ages.
Map & directions: The Sir John A. Macdonald event will be held in the Campbellville conservation park which is less than 100 yards from Global Genealogy & History Shoppe. The best place to park is in Global's parking lot. Come early and enjoy a casual browse through the antique and decor shops of Campbellville.  Shopping Cart & Order Desk Global Genealogy & History Shoppe 1-800-361-5168 ( 9-5 Monday to Friday )
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