Sat, Apr 26
|Caffeine and Co
After the Army
Jane's Walk: Learn what happened when the British military no longer needed Fort Malden.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Caffeine and Co, 238 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1W4, Canada
About the event
After the Army
Host: Lynda Leopold
Contact Host: lynda.m.leopold@gmail.com
Fort Malden in Amherstburg was built in 1796 to defend the newly created international border. Along with the Navy yard and Commissariat, the military establishments there attracted commerce and settlement, with the eventual development of the town. The decision to create a military presence in this location proved to be a good one, as there were many significant incidents here during the first half of the 19th century, including the War of 1812 and the Rebellion of Upper Canada. (This is well documented at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada.)
Once tensions eased and peace ensued however, the British military found itself wishing to decrease its obligations in Amherstburg. Learn some ways that the army found to wind down its active presence and see some of the clues from that transition that remain today.
Event location: The walk will start and end in front of Caffeine and Co, 238 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg.
Type of Event:
Jane's Walk - Guided walking tour
Accessibility notes:
Easy walk (using paved pathways with no hills).
Wheelchair-friendly
Baby stroller-friendly
Appropriate for kids
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at business within 1 block
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Free parking lot within 1-2 blocks
How much walking is involved?
Approximately 1.5 km of walking
Photo source: https://swoda.uwindsor.ca/node/2639