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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!
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