O! Say Can You See the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake ?
For three years the young United States was embroiled in the War of 1812 and the Chesapeake Bay region felt the brunt of it, choked by shipping blockades and ravaged by enemy raids. Through sites and landscapes in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and throughout Maryland, the Trail tells the stories of the events, people, and places that led to the birth of our National Anthem.
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Star-Spangled Treasures
The SSB Geotrail offers fun and adventure at nearly 40 geocache sites highlighting Chesapeake landscapes and stories associated with the War of 1812.
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Your Guide to the Trail
Your handy Pocket Guide to the trail is hot off the presses! Download your copy here and look for it beginning in June wherever you see a trail sign.
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Star-Spangled Sailabration Baltimore
Have fun at this international maritime festival in Baltimore and throughout the Chesapeake Bay, featuring tall ships and naval war ships June 13-19.
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OpSail Virginia
June 1 -12 Virginia ports host tall ships and naval vessels from around the world to commemorate the War of 1812. Don’t miss the free tours!
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Did You Know?
The Chesapeake Bay region was a center of trade, commerce, and government during the 18th and 19th centures. As such, it became a target of British military strategy during the War of 1812.