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...
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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 Capture and Burning of Washington, D.C.
The burning of Washington, D.C., in 1814 was one of America’s darkest hours. The new republic that had been created by the Founding Fathers less than...
Tour War of 1812 Baltimore in One Day
The city of Baltimore served as the sight for perhaps the most culturally significant battle in American History. Not only did it turn the British...
Bladensburg - August 24, 1814
BATTLE MAP | American Battlefield Trust’s map of the Battle of Bladensburg, Maryland on August 24, 1814
Battle of Bladensburg
HISTORICAL MAP | The Battle of Bladensburg, Maryland on August 24, 1814
Make Some History This Weekend in Baltimore
For a day trip a long weekend or for a full week, Baltimore means fresh breezes off Chesapeake Bay, delicious fresh seafood, and plenty to do.
Bladensburg: Before the British Could Torch the Capital of the United States...
By dawn on August 24, 1814, it had become clear that Bladensburg was the British target en route to Washington, D.C.