The battle of Campbell's Island took place between American forces and Indians led by Sauk warrior Black Hawk. The American soldiers were in three boats which were headed upstream on the Mississippi River.
One boat was attacked by Black Hawk and his warriors. Women and children of some of the American officers were also in the boat.
There is a current exhibit at the museum containing documents of the war.
The D.A.R. wants to restore a monument to the engagement on Campbell's Island.
--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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