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Equipment in the War of 1812
The equipment used during the War of 1812 was relatively similar to equipment used during the Revolutionary War. However, some technological...
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Native American Involvement in the War of 1812
As Great Britain and the United States spiraled toward war in the summer of 1812, Native tribes in North America found themselves pulled into the...
The Detroit Frontier in the War of 1812
As the year 1812 opened with the United States and Great Britain spiraling toward another armed conflict the Michigan Territory emerged as a critical...
10 Facts: Baltimore in the War of 1812
Learn about the city of Baltimore and its role in the War of 1812 through these ten facts.
Battle of Fort McHenry
Encouraged by their victory at Bladensburg on August 24, 1814, and subsequent burning of Washington, D.C., the British turned north, intent on...
Battles of Fort Bowyer in the War of 1812
In April 1813, after having seized the port city of Mobile in West Florida (today Alabama) from Spanish hands, the United States promptly began the...
Winfield Scott in the War of 1812
Standing at an imposing six-and-a-half feet tall and being the son of a Revolutionary War officer, Winfield Scott was bound to seek a career in the...
Baltimore during the War of 1812
By 1812, the port city of Baltimore had solidified its place in the young United States as a burgeoning economic metropolis. Although it was founded...
The Battle of Caulk’s Field: Forgotten Fight of the Chesapeake Campaign
Before the British encircled Baltimore by land and sea, they clashed with American forces up and down Chesapeake Bay. One of the most important such...
The Star-Spangled Garrison Banner
For as famous as it is, the so-called Star-Spangled Banner is shrouded in plenty of misconceptions. Learn more about the flags that flew over Fort...
Let it Rain Militia: The Critical Battle for the Chesapeake
It seemed that winning one war for national independence wasn't enough. When British warships invaded the Chesapeake Bay, Americans rallied to defend...
O Say Can You See: The Bombardment of Fort McHenry
The striking visual has pervaded our national imagination: The first rays of a new day reveal the symbol of a nation — young but strong — standing...