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War of 1812 in the Chesapeake RegionA Living History Clearinghouse |
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Living History Groups
- Crown Forces
- Royal Marines 1st Company, 2nd Battalion
- 1st Royal Scots
- 4th Foot - Hat Company
- 21st North British Fuzileers (RNBF)
- US Forces
- Aisquith's Sharp Shooters 1st Baltimore Sharp Shooters 1st Rifle battalion, Maryland Militia
- 5th Maryland
- 12th US Infantry
- Fort McHenry Guard
- Maryland Light Dragoons War of 1812 Cavalry Unit
- Fort Norfolk Garrison (20th U.S. Infantry & 2nd Va. regt. of Militia) Portraying the War of 1812 in Hampton Roads
- Ship's Company Interprets sailors (both Navy and civilian) and Marines, 1775-1865.
- The Veteran Volunteers Veterans of the American Revolution ('76 Men)
Sites
- Battle of North Point, Maryland
- Eastern Shore 1812 Consortium
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
- Hancock's Resolution Historic Site The family home of the Maryland branch of the Hancock family
- Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Site of the June 26, 1814 Battle of St. Leonard Creek
- Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Study
- Todd's Inheritance Historic Site
- The U. S. Navy Museum
Events for 2010
May 1-2 Attack on Havre De Grace, Havre De Grace, MD Aug 14 Battle of Bladensburg - Riverdale Park, MD Aug 21-22 Hancocks Resolution (Burning of Lion & Caulk's Field), Pasadena, MD Sept 5 Battle of North Point, Ft Howard, Dundalk, MD Sept 11-12 Defender's Day - Ft McHenry, Baltimore MD Sept 18-19 Battle of St. Leonard's Creek - Jefferson-Patterson Park, St. Leonard MD October 9 Militia Muster at Sully Plantation
Monthly Chantey Sings
Ships Company Chanteymen host monthly public chantey sings in the DC/Baltimore/Annapolis area. All are invited to join in the chorus or even lead a chantey or two!
1st Tuesday: 8 - 10 pm
at the Royal Mile Pub, 2407 Price St. in Wheaton, Maryland (near University & Rt. 97, 1 block north of the Wheaton Metro Stop). 301-946-4511.
2nd Wednesday: 8 - 10pm
at the Wharf Rat, 801 S. Anne Street, Baltimore, Maryland (Fells Point) 410-276-9034
3rd Wednesday: 8 - 10pm
at Gallway Bay Restaurant, 64 Maryland Ave Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410 263 8333
4th Tuesday, from 8-10pm
at Laughing Man Tavern 1306 G St NW, Washington DC 202-737-1797