| The Fenian Invasion 1866-2006 |
In 1866 a group of Irish born American Civil war veterans associated with the
Fenian movement invaded Canada. Their goal to pressure the British Empire into
allowing Ireland to be free. This year the 69th Pa traveled to Fort Erie Ontario to
recreate the Battle of Ridgeway.
Fenian movement invaded Canada. Their goal to pressure the British Empire into
allowing Ireland to be free. This year the 69th Pa traveled to Fort Erie Ontario to
recreate the Battle of Ridgeway.
| Marching under our Fenian banner |
| Marching past Fort Erie |
| The redcoat enemy |
| The 69th assembles |
| The new plaque marking the Battle of Ridgeway site |
| The Fenians enter the battle |
| The skirmish line |
| Marching into battle |