The Trading Tree; War of 1812
Newmarket History
English - November 02, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHistory Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In episode five, we learn about one of Newmarket’s most cherished stories, the tale of William Roe and the trading tree. The tree became a popular spot for Indigenous trappers from the north to trade with Roe and played a key role in naming the town of Newmarket. Then, explore why the War of 1812 is one of the most significant events in the town’s history. The war benefitted residents commercially, but also planted the seeds of rebellion in 1837. All that and so much more history, now!