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On My Walk Today: Laura Secord’s Grave
Today, while walking through Drummond Hill Cemetery in Niagara Falls, Ontario, I came across the final resting place of a truly remarkable woman — Laura Secord.
In 1813, during the War of 1812, Laura undertook a dangerous journey that would cement her place in Canadian history. She walked 20 miles (32 km) through dense bush and swamp, leaving behind American-occupied territory to warn British forces of an impending attack by the Americans.
Her journey was not just long — it was treacherous, undertaken in silence, alone, and under the constant threat of discovery. But her warning reached the right ears in time.
Because of Secord’s bravery, British forces — alongside hundreds of Indigenous warriors, particularly from the Kahnawake Mohawk and other allied nations — were able to prepare for the attack. They successfully ambushed the Americans at the Battle of Beaver Dams, capturing over 500 enemy soldiers. This victory halted the American advance and helped preserve Canadian territory.
Inscribed on the front of of Laura Secord’s gravestone.
Laura Secord Homestead stands in the village of Queenston, just off the Niagara Parkway. This site was the home of Canada’s Laura Secord, from 1803 to 1835. It was the starting point of her 32-kilometre journey to warn the British of an imminent American surprise attack during the War of 1812.
*photos owned by Phil Crawford except vintage photo of Laura Secord.
