Tag Archives: War of 1812
War of 1812 Commemorative Weekend
Ft. McHenry Fife and Drum Corp The British capture our hero, John ONeill! British formation Setting up the battery Take that, Brits! Matilda O’Neill (played by Laurel Yau) telling her story The British encampment on the Keeper’s House grounds Fireworks by the lighthouse! The British once again invaded Havre de…
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Havre de Grace Heritage Museums’ War of 1812 grant completed
Ft. McHenry Fife and Drum Corp Mayor Wayne Doughtery presenting Jim Dryden and Bethany Baker with a commemorative plaque Travelling trunk items on display The War of 1812 grant has come to a close. A reception held on January 31 at the Maritime Museum honored all of the participants. The…
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Cannon Returned
After more than a year of rehabilitation at the Maryland Conservation Lab, the War of 1812 cannon has been returned to Concord Point! We are excited to have it back, especially with the burning of Havre de Grace Bicentennial next May 3. The cannon marks the spot where John O’Neill…
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