During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...

A new memorial honoring the early pioneers who ... was under siege by Indians allied with British forces during the War of 1812. Artists Harry Weber and Kevin Hale created the series of five ...

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over a British fleet in the War of 1812. By defeating the British—the first time an entire ...

Forces commanded by Andrew Jackson fought the British in the Louisiana port city in the last standoff of the War of 1812 Sonja Anderson How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in ...

a major moment in the War of 1812. It’s tradition to begin at Crab Island, but this year, because of damage to the grounds’ ...