In 2012, Operation Sail will once again bring the glory of tall ships to the American seaboard to celebrate the bicentennial of our nation anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. From August 9-12, 1814, British fleets attacked Stonington. Led by Sir Thomas Hardy, they destroyed many buildings but ultimately only caused a few casualties. If you go
In 2012, Operation Sail will once again bring the glory of tall ships to the American seaboard to celebrate the bicentennial of our nation anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. The battle between the USS Chesapeake and the HMS Shannon took place outside of Boston Harbor on June 1, 1813. Almost fifteen minutes after the battle ensued,
In 2012, Operation Sail will once again bring the glory of tall ships to the American seaboard to celebrate the bicentennial of our nation anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. Maryland played in a crucial role in the War of 1812. In anticipation of the war, Fort Severn was built here in 1808 to prevent British attacks.