1812 Links and Resources

Members of the 1st Royal Scots, Battle of Bladensburg Reenactment, Riversdale Museum, Summer 2009

Photo courtesy of Iain Burns

In 2012 the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 was celebrated all along the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. Many sites hosted commemorative events, re-enactments, music demonstrations, and more!

Links to War of 1812 Bicentennial Activities

Battle of Bladensburg Bicentennial

Baltimore City War of 1812 Commemoration

Alexandria War of 1812 Bicentennial

National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

War of 1812 Historical Resources

Music of the War of 1812 in America


Living History Units

Fort McHenry Guard

 

Members of the Maryland Militia Light Dragoons participate in the War of 1812 Grand Tactical held at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County, 2008

Photo Courtesy of Michael Bosworth