Today is an important day in Port Dover’s history.
Back on May 14th, 1814, the Raid on Port Dover took place during the war of 1812.
American regulars and militia under Lieutenant-Colonel John Campbell crossed Lake Erie and over the course of two days burnt the settlements of Dover and Ryerse’s Mills and ravaged the surrounding countryside.
Private dwellings were destroyed and livestock slaughtered.
A Court of Inquiry instituted by the United States army subsequently condemned his destruction of private homes.
Matt LeBlanc with files from Canadian Press