From the May 3, 2013, Baltimore Sun.
The commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the British attack on Havre de Grace, Maryland, took place this last weekend, Friday to Sunday and featured activities,food and the recreation Saturday of the British raid.
Back then, local militia tried to repel the British under Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn. Fighting took place from the Concord Point Lighthouse, through the town to where the Susquehanna Museum of the Lock House is today.
Would Have Like to Have Been There. --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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