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Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia is a military cemetery establ

Battle Acre Park Battle Acre Park
Dundalk, Maryland

The Battle of North Point occurred at this site on September 12, 1814.

Battle Of Plattsburgh Center And War Of 1812 Museum Battle Of Plattsburgh Center And War Of 1812 Museum
Plattsburgh, New York

The Battle of Plattsburgh Association runs the Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Cente

Bladensburg Waterfront Park Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Bladensburg, Maryland

This park sits on the site of the pivotal Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812,

Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Marine Museum
Solomons, Maryland

Established in 1970 and moved to its current location in 1975, the Calvert Marine Museu

Campbell's Island State Memorial Campbell's Island State Memorial
East Moline, Illinois

On July 19, 1814, a pro-British band of Sauk Indians led by Black Hawk attacked a force

Cragfont Cragfont
Castalian Springs, Tennessee

Cragfont was the home of General James Winchester, a protagonist of the American Revolu

Dumbarton House Dumbarton House
Washington, District Of Columbia

Dumbarton House is a fine example of Federal period architecture.

Erie Maritime Museum & Flagship Niagara Erie Maritime Museum & Flagship Niagara
Erie, Pennsylvania

The Erie Maritime Museum is the homeport of the historic Flagship Niagara that won the

Fort Mackinac Fort Mackinac
Mackinac Island, Michigan

Fort Mackinac was a major military outpost during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812

Fort McHenry National Monument And Historic Shrine Fort McHenry National Monument And Historic Shrine
Baltimore, Maryland

The monument honors the fort which inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the National Anthe

Fort Meigs Fort Meigs
Perrysburg, Ohio

This site is

Fort Michilimackinac Fort Michilimackinac
Mackinaw City, Michigan

Much of this site is geared toward young children.

Fort Mims Fort Mims
Stockton, Alabama

In 1813, people on America’s southwestern frontier were fearful.

Fort Norfolk Fort Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia

Stepping through the fort's arched entryway transports visitors to another era.

Fort Washington Fort Washington
Fort Washington, Maryland

At this 180-year-old fort visitors explore the the outer defense for Washington, DC dur

Grouseland Grouseland
Vincennes, Indiana

Harrison was elected ninth President of the United States in 1840, so the home is a Pre

Hancock's Resolution Hancock's Resolution
Pasadena, Maryland

Built by Stephen Hancock in 1785, this restored farmhouse depicts over 200 years of Ame

Historic Annapolis Historic Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland

The Historic Annapolis Foundation offers guided tours of different lengths in Annapolis

Historic Elk Landing Historic Elk Landing
Elkton, Maryland

This historic house/site was an important location during the War of 1812.

Historic New Orleans Collection Historic New Orleans Collection
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicat

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Daviston, Alabama

In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 U

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana

The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve offer something for

Jefferson Patterson Park And Museum Jefferson Patterson Park And Museum
St. Leonard, Maryland

Seventy archaelogical sites have discovered 9,000 years of human habitation of this are

Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

In the late 18th century, white settlers discovered an abundance of saltpeter, an ingre

Maryland Historical Society Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore, Maryland

The Maryland Historical Society houses the most significant

Mount Calvert Historical And Archaeological Park Mount Calvert Historical And Archaeological Park
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Mount Calvert's rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8,000 years

National Museum Of The U.S. Navy National Museum Of The U.S. Navy
Washington, District Of Columbia

The U.S. Navy Museum includes exhibits covering the U.S.

National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America
Washington, District Of Columbia

The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) is an organization devote

North Point State Park North Point State Park
Edgemere, Maryland

This waterfront park on the Chesapeake Bay was once the site of the Bay Shore Amusement

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