Event
War on the Chesapeake
Fee:
Free.Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Dates:
June 02, 2024 to August 31, 2024
Time:
1:15 PM
Duration:
45 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
The Battle of Baltimore and the bombardment of Fort McHenry was the culmination of a nearly two year campaign in the Chesapeake Bay region. The 1813-1814 Chesapeake Campaign brought terror and destruction to small towns such as Havre de Grace and Fredericktown, but culminated in the burning of Washington D.C. and the bombardment of Fort McHenry inspiring the creation of the Star-Spangled Banner. Join a ranger for 30-45 minutes for a free program that will explain the whole campaign.
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NPS/Tim Ervin