From the May 23, 2012, Philadelphia CBS. "Guide to Local War of 1812 Bicentennial Events" by Jay Lloyd.
1. JUNE 13-19th Baltimore's Inner Harbor- Tall ships and warships.
2. Until the end of MAY, New York City Fleet Week featuring ships from several navies and the US Coast Guard.
3. CANNNBALL HOUSE on Ship carpenter Street in Lewes, Delaware. Bombarded by the British fleet.
4. "The Home of the Brave" exhibit at PENN'S LANDING.
FORT MIFFLIN at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuykill rivers will have a living history exhibition June 2nd.
5. ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA is where Commodore Perry's fleet was built. The rebuilt USS Niagara is home ported there.
Things Are Happening Commemorating the Forgotten War. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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