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Great video! It was a little frustrating watching her on the show fish in an area where there were no fish because they were in deeper water.

That's what I call a practical work of art.

Nice taters!!!

Hi Peter, I have enjoyed your content and your wee bit of history shorts. What you have done and how you have lived is admirable. Thank you. Now , I respectfully disagree with your take on the revolutionary war . Washingtons army of a rag tag group of farmers , merchants, and every other walk of life, fighting the greatest standing army and winning was quite an accomplishment. That victory came with so much sacrifice, toil and commitment. I will personally never forget the hardship that those patriots went through, especially for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice . The war was fought for freedom , not to take over another country and make them subservient to us. You can’t say that about Britain,where the sun never set on its empire. I wouldn’t think of questioning your allegiance to the country of your ancestors and where you obviously thrive , and enjoy your way of life. All of God’s people deserve, peace, security, freedom and inalienable rights. Keep up your home spun content, it’s very educational. Best regards, Hugh

Excellent presentation on fort Niagara history! I couldn't help but notice that most of the reenactors are up there in years. So few youth there. That doesn't bode well for the future of historical reenactment. I can only hope that changes in the future. All the best to you and Cathy ( who by the way, has done an incredible job on film production as usual) Cheers folks!

Excellent video! It would be great to watch a reenactment like this!

I grew up in Niagara Falls and loved the rich history. Thanks for the great video.

Another well-done video. Ft Niagara is a must when visiting Niagara Falls.

Wow, what an episode! Thanks for the full immersion. Wish we had more of these events in lower Canada.

Great video! Amazing to think as we said farewell that morning you were leaving for Fort Niagara as I was leaving for Crysler's Farm!

I dont know why but you remind me of the guy off of kung foo

I bet if the colorists could see the new tools we have and saw you doing it with hand tools they would call you names. But if they saw you use our tools back then you would probably be burnt burned at the stake .

I'm waiting for a video showing truth about how the Canadians historically treated the native people.

Great video. You and Kathy have outdone yourselves with the videography capturing the color. I can almost smell the burnt powder.

Great video

hey pete, i loved seeing you at the fort, that was before i knew you were a youtuber, i will now watch your videos.

When I saw this video, I called my dad right away to tell him to watch, but he already was. His name is Allen and he said he met you and enjoyed talking with you. He loves your videos and it's so neat to watch him and friends of mine in action! I miss the Fort, lots of good memories there!

Wow its like we have just stepped back in time, i often think of what it must have been like during that time period and when I'm in Annapolis Royal here in NS what a great noise there must have been from all of the small arms fire and from the ships cannons as well as the ground cannons on the river banks and at the forts at the Annapolis basin but now thanks to the woodland escape i now have a hint of what it would have looked like and sounded like thank you Peter and Cathy

@ 11:00 - What is the name of the book that Peter is referencing to, regarding the quotes of the Jersey prison ship 🤔

The same people we were THEN we can come to be NOW if we need to.....we are the same. We don't think we are this tough anymore but beneath the jaded luxury....we still are. Just need to awaken.

that was an incredible long bit of history and I enjoyed every minute of it!! Thanks for sharing with us history fans.

Thanks for the video today. Enjoyed seeing all the comradery of the participants at the end.

Excellent,thank you!

Excellent presentation.

Awesome video! Glad I didn’t see any Kentucky rifles among the participants. The founder of my hometown Thayendanagea/ Joseph Brant was at this battle as a young man of 16 or 17 with Johnson/Waragiyagay Wish there was more F & I reenactment stuff in Ontario. Maybe a reenactment of the abandonment of Ft Frontenac?

👍great video

Another fascinating look at at our history Peter.

Well I can say I have finally reached a goal, to be in an episode of Woodland Escape. Great job on the video! I had a blast being part of this reenactment.

Good video! I have yet to make it there! Cheers

All these events that made us what we are today. And since that battle so much came about. When you think of the number of years since then it really isn’t that long ago. The Red Coats, Blue Coats and the Yellow Jackets? Indeed, those Yellow Jackets are still very active today! As I went to open the side door of my shop, which I entered earlier this week, a nest of Yellow Jackets are somewhere in this area of my shop door, not the one I normally use. They got me on both hands and had it not been for my straw hat I’d have a swollen face even as I button! So I changed my plan for the day in favor of Benadryl . Otherwise it would be Hivesville for Davey! So how perfect as I wait for the itch to subside I spy a battle happening at Woodland Escape! Had I not been in this state of itchdom, I would have grabbed my musket and headed north! But Alas! So Kind Thanks for another Beautiful and Historical Journey into those events that made us what we are! Many Blessings and May Great Spirit walk with You and Yours and Kelly Station! And Blessed are all those Children of our Earth Mother even if they sting! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Al Gongquin was there, I'm pretty sure.

A very fine enactment for sure! We went to this fort on one of many camping trips. The kids enjoyed climbing on the cannons. Blessings.

Peter, I am curious as to the dimensions of your cabin. On one of your videos would you mind letting us all know? I must say I look so forward to Friday's in anticipation of your next video. Thanks so much. Mark

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Many years ago, I had the opportunity to go to Niagara. Unfortunately, I did not. This has been a wonderful opportunity to see what I missed out on. Thanks again, and keep your powder dry

Well done my friend!

I've caught lots of lake trout several hundred yards out in the lake in the spring. Any historical records of the soldiers in the fort using lake trout as a food source?

There is French fort not far from the one you in in Canada. Lot history in Western NY area.

Fantastic video!!! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻 Slàinte Mhath 🥃

What a beautiful fort. I bet you would like to have one of those cannons for your fort. I wish I heard history like this when in school instead of memorizing dates for tests. And making learning history boring. As I got older now I treasure learning history

The French and Indian wars here is a fascinating subject. But it was sometimes referred to as the first, first world War. There was battles taking place in the Caribbean, in Europe and even the far east. So, yes it was global. Peter, as always, a fascinating look at history. Thank you for the presentation.....YMHS D. McPherson....

Thank you, as always, an absolutely wonderful video. You and Ms. Cathy always seem to capture the aura of the event taking place around you. I get so caught up in watching, that I feel like I am right there with you. God speed and safe journey, friends.

Epic ! Glad you had time to rest up watching others and you were a kid in a candy store

Hmm. Our favorite fort. We might need to take a camping trip over there during the reenactment. Yes, you get a bit of reenactment on any visit, but not to this extent. Thanks for the video.

What do I say? Peter,there are very few videos I can sit and watch without going on to another. Again, I had no idea of the history you brought to us. Congratulations to all the reenactment participants who can bring us back into our historical past. I can't say enough of the time you spend in presenting the many fascinating facts that we may never know. Thank you so much. Your presence is very welcome. Always looking forward to your next lesson.

WHAT A LOVELY FORT! I have looooong had a curiosity about it while perched on the walls of 'Fort George'. As close as I lived...I never had 'bin there done that'...but thanks to you Peter and your fine woman Catherine, I am fulfilled. WELL DONE! I do sit saddened by all the hardship, misunderstanding and vain loss. It is as your closing shots on the cannon convey...Where is the 'Y' (why) for the 'VICTOR' to become Victorious?! These re-enactors work hard to help us capture and visualize the past. It brings to those who would watch...the 'unmerited' freedoms we take (in large part) for granted. Shame on us! Sir William Johnson, sounds like a fine character, outstanding really. His quotes prove him so..."To keep your secret is wisdom, to expect others to is folly." Health and blessings dear ones! :)

This was an expensive reenactment. Thank you for bringing it to a wider audience.

Great video ■ Perfect composition and most interesting dialogue; thank you Peter! M

Outstanding Peter !

this is why the Americans won the American Revolutionary War because the Americans had learned how to fight like the Indians we learned to fight from behind hedge rows behind rock walls in the forests in the marshes behind reads and the English didn't know that well they knew it but they didn't know how to fight against it they'd be marching along a highway or a roadway and the Americans would ambush them do some damage and then run off the British would then regroup tend to their losses and the casualties and continue on and then they would be ambushed like two miles down the road again over and over and over again from the woods from the hills from the ditches from the gullies they had no way of defending against that kind of attack a gorilla warfare do you think they would have learned how to do that when fighting the French and Indians. they just never learned more to our benefit than theirs