Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association

	EVENT DATE: Saturday, September 29, 2012 AVA SANCTION NUMBER: 90514 - 2012/Y0207 START LOCATION: Seaway Trail Discovery Center 401 W. Main St. Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 START TIME: Registration anytime between 8:30am and 1:00pm. Walk starts at 9:00 AM FINISH TIME: You must finish by 4:00 PM DISTANCES: 5K and 10K Walks. These walks are noncompetitive and everyone may walk at their own pace. 1812 HISTORY: *U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes* Following the outbreak of war in June 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario. By the spring of 1813, approximately 5,200 troops were stationed here and the village became the U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes. 3,000 highly skilled men worked at the Navy Point shipyard and rapidly built 11 warships. Notable among these ships was the Frigate Superior, the largest U.S. Navy warship in service during the War of 1812. The Superior effectively swung the balance of control of Lake Ontario from the British to the Americans. *First Battle of Sackets Harbor* Given the importance of Sackets Harbor to U.S. Naval operations, the British first tried attacking the village on July 19, 1812. British ships exchanged fire with the USS Oneida and a 32-pound cannon onshore (notably there was no shot in town larger than 24-pound balls, which were wrapped in pieces of carpet and used in the 32-pounder). The British flagship Royal George suffered severe damage and the British fleet retreated to Kingston. *Second Battle of Sackets Harbor* As Commodore Chauncey’s squadron was spotted off Fort George in the western end of Lake Ontario, the British saw an opportunity to capture Sackets Harbor and deliver a decisive blow that would ensure British supremacy on the lake. On May 29, 1813, British troops landed on Horse Island, south of town. They succeeded in pushing the American troops back, yet the British warships were largely unsuccessful in their efforts. With their ships ineffective, and American militia attacking, the British gave the order to retreat. TRAIL: Trail Rating 2B STROLLERS: Easy WHEELCHAIRS: Medium PETS: Yes RESTROOMS: Yes SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Bakeries Family Owned, Classic Movie Theaters Cinemas, Forts of the United States, Historic Churches, Main Street, Walking America's Trails AWARDS/WALK FEES: “A” Award (Pin) & IVV Credit: $7.00 Pin Only (No Credit): $5.00 IVV Credit Only: $3.00 Free Walker (No Credit, No Pin) CONTACT: Daryl Giles - 315-646-1000 x 200 daryl@seawaytrail.com REGISTRATION: Each participant must register, fill out a registration card and sign an insurance waiver. All walkers must carry a start card. Cards are validated at checkpoints along route and must be turned in at the finish table at the end of the event. CONTACT: Daryl Giles 315-646-1000 x 200 daryl@seawaytrail.com ELIGIBILITY: Everyone is eligible. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. SPONSOR: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association (AVA 0960) The American Volkssport Association sanctions this event and the event counts toward IVV Achievement Awards. You may participate for distance credit without limit. DISCLAIMER: The sponsor and town cannot be liable for accidents, thefts, or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. MISCELLANEOUS: Water available at start point and checkpoint. Litter must be deposited in designated containers. Dog bag dispensers available along W. Main St. Event held regardless of weather. No refunds. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association chose September 29th as it is the day New York State set to commemorate the War of 1812. Step into history with your family, enjoy the historic sites of this beautiful village which was the military headquarters of the Army of the Northern Frontier during the War. You may even see 1812 period costumed visitors strolling about town, in fact, join the fun and come dressed in your own 1812 style attire.

EVENT DATE: Saturday, September 29, 2012

AVA SANCTION NUMBER: 90514 - 2012/Y0207

START LOCATION:
Seaway Trail Discovery Center
401 W. Main St.
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685

START TIME: Registration anytime between 8:30am and 1:00pm. Walk starts at 9:00 AM

FINISH TIME: You must finish by 4:00 PM

DISTANCES: 5K and 10K Walks. These walks are noncompetitive and everyone may walk at their own pace.

1812 HISTORY:
U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes
Following the outbreak of war in June 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario. By the spring of 1813, approximately 5,200 troops were stationed here and the village became the U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes. 3,000 highly skilled men worked at the Navy Point shipyard and rapidly built 11 warships. Notable among these ships was the Frigate Superior, the largest U.S. Navy warship in service during the War of 1812. The Superior effectively swung the balance of control of Lake Ontario from the British to the Americans.
First Battle of Sackets Harbor
Given the importance of Sackets Harbor to U.S. Naval operations, the British first tried attacking the village on July 19, 1812. British ships exchanged fire with the USS Oneida and a 32-pound cannon onshore (notably there was no shot in town larger than 24-pound balls, which were wrapped in pieces of carpet and used in the 32-pounder). The British flagship Royal George suffered severe damage and the British fleet retreated to Kingston.
Second Battle of Sackets Harbor
As Commodore Chauncey’s squadron was spotted off Fort George in the western end of Lake Ontario, the British saw an opportunity to capture Sackets Harbor and deliver a decisive blow that would ensure British supremacy on the lake. On May 29, 1813, British troops landed on Horse Island, south of town. They succeeded in pushing the American troops back, yet the British warships were largely unsuccessful in their efforts. With their ships ineffective, and American militia attacking, the British gave the order to retreat.

TRAIL: Trail Rating 2B

STROLLERS: Easy

WHEELCHAIRS: Medium

PETS: Yes

RESTROOMS: Yes

SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Bakeries Family Owned, Classic Movie Theaters Cinemas, Forts of the United States, Historic Churches, Main Street, Walking America's Trails
Pin
AWARDS/WALK FEES:
“A” Award (Pin) & IVV Credit: $7.00
Pin Only (No Credit): $5.00
IVV Credit Only: $3.00
Free Walker (No Credit, No Pin)

CONTACT:
Daryl Giles - 315-646-1000 x 200
daryl@seawaytrail.com

REGISTRATION: Each participant must register, fill out a registration card and sign an insurance waiver. All walkers must carry a start card. Cards are validated at checkpoints along route and must be turned in at the finish table at the end of the event.

CONTACT:
Daryl Giles
315-646-1000 x 200
daryl@seawaytrail.com

ELIGIBILITY: Everyone is eligible. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

SPONSOR: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association (AVA 0960)
The American Volkssport Association sanctions this event and the event counts toward IVV Achievement Awards. You may participate for distance credit without limit.

DISCLAIMER: The sponsor and town cannot be liable for accidents, thefts, or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event.

MISCELLANEOUS: Water available at start point and checkpoint. Litter must be deposited in designated containers. Dog bag dispensers available along W. Main St. Event held regardless of weather. No refunds.

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association chose September 29th as it is the day New York State set to commemorate the War of 1812. Step into history with your family, enjoy the historic sites of this beautiful village which was the military headquarters of the Army of the Northern Frontier during the War. You may even see 1812 period costumed visitors strolling about town, in fact, join the fun and come dressed in your own 1812 style attire.