Places to visit today that have a connection to this war.
This Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m., explore how the War of 1812 touched Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at the Hancocks Resolution historic site. If you haven’t been there, expect a small but historic home that’s modest, along with some acreage that includes 19th century-style gardens.
See history brought to life as...
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Encampment at Riversdale House marked battle of Bladensburg.
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The new Star-Spangled Banner Geotrail is a journey through American history and across the landscapes of the Chesapeake Bay. In just four weeks after launching in late February, the Geotrail received 2,700 visits from individuals, families and groups, many of whom are visiting these historic sites, parks, museums and refuges for the first time....
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It’s no secret these days that security is very tight at the White House, but there does seem to be one visitor who has stumped the Secret Service and flaunted Homeland Security. In fact, no one even knows his name. But according to White House legend, a Redcoat carrying a flaming pitch torch can...
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The cost of being a War of 1812 reenactor is fairly substantial with these living historians spending hundreds of dollars on uniforms and reproduction weaponry.
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Baltimore has many outstanding historic locations to visit for a day trip or a weekend. There’s the burial place of Edgar Alan Poe and the B&O Railroad Museum for starters. Plus all the great food and restaurants in downtown Baltmore.
Located within walking distance of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the Flag House was the home of...
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