The British drove 90 or so Americans from the fort. Its commander, Captain Abraham M. Massias, reported 14 casualties and retreated north. The British burned the fort and moved inland, also burning the property of Archibald Clark whose historic home is still on Osborne Street.
The British remained until February, leaving either when they learned of the war's end or the continuing skirmishes with American troops.
The U.S. senate ratified the Treaty of Ghent on February 18, 1815, officially ending the war.
Saturday's event will be held next to Oak Grove Cemetery at the corner of St. Marys and Bartlett streets.
A St. Marys History Walk trail is going to be built.
--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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