Speaker Series - Queenston Heights: The Musical

Peter Alexander – Historic Music Co-ordinator, Parks Canada

Gavin Watt – Military Animation Supervisor, Parks Canada

Friday February 27, 2026. 11 am at Navy Hall

Experience the Battle of Queenston Heights like never before, through music. Peter Alexander and Gavin Watt have been entertaining Niagara residents at Fort George since the 1980's. Together they have done over 70 years of research and performances of military music from the War of 1812. Peter and Gavin will take you through the battle of Queenston Heights by the music that was played throughout day. From the music that called the troops into action to the lament played at Brock’s funeral this unique and one-of-a-kind experience will both educate and entertain.

Tickets can be purchased on the Friends of Fort George online store: https://friendsoffortgeorge.square.site/special-event-tickets

Learn more about the Fort George speaker series: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorge/activ/coindufeu-fireside

You may also like the following events from Fort George National Historic Site, Parks Canada:

• This Friday, 20th February, 11:00 am, Speaker Series - Myths and Legends of The Battle of Queenston Heights in Niagara-on-the-lake