From the May 14th Upper Marboro Patch "Dr. William Beanes: Forgotten Man of the "Forgotten War" by Kelsey Miller, CNS.
His capture and release served as the fodder for the National Anthem and Maryland intends to remember him as the state kicked off their bicentennial celebration in June.
The Star-Spangled Sailabration took place June 14-17th and the National Star-Spangled National Historic Trail is set to open. There is also a new book and documentary out about the war.
Francis Scott Key would not have been at Fort McHenry to witness that rocket's red glare had it not been for Dr. William Bennes. The wealthy doctor was living in Upper Marlboro when he detained straggling British soldiers who were looting local farms after burning Washington, DC.
The good doctor had opposed the war and just days earlier had welcomed British soldiers. British General Ross returned to Beanes' place, released the British soldiers and took the doctor prisoner.
More to Come. --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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