From the March 8, 2013, Cape (Delaware) Gazette.
There is a picture of the HMS Majestic which patrolled the waters off Lewes during the war.
The Lewes Historical Society has a weekend of events lined up.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
The Fort McHenry Guard will be in town to demonstrate War of 1812 cannon-firing at Cape Henlopen State Park and then their will be presentations and a seminar at St. Peter's Church Hall.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH
The Fort McHenry Guard will be at the Lewes Historical Society and will demonstrate musket-firing. There will be a rededication of the War of 1812 Park at front Street.
Also, an 1812-themed dinner is planned.
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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