From the April 15, 2014, Star-Democrat (Maryland).
the re-enactment will take place on August 31, 2014, on the very same battlefield where American Kent County militiamen turned back a British night attack. In addition, there will be activities at the county seat in Chestertown where there will be a parade August 30th.
This battle took place during the week before the burning of Washington, D.C..
The field was named for Isaac caulk, owner of the land at the time. The 35-acre site is now owned by Tulip Forest Farm.
There will be a flag raising and wreath laying at the War of 1812 monument in Monument Plaza. In addition, there will be a militia camp set up at the 18th century Customs House. The Historical Society of Kent County will have a display of Caulk's Field artifacts.
--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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