War of 1812 Remembrance Day

2020 Event

War of 1812 Remembrance

Activity

Militia muster with cannon. American Schooner “Lion of Baltimore” burned in Bodkin Creek on August 24, 1814, three weeks before the Battle of Baltimore

Date

August 27, 2020

Activity

• ​10:00 – Site Opens: Colors
• 10:30 -  Artillery Demonstration
• 11:00 – Infantry Demonstration
• 11:15 – Training Recruits
• 12:00 – Nooning*
• 01:00 – “Chanteymen”
• 01:30 – Artillery Demonstration
• 02:00 – Infantry Drill
• 02:15 – Training Recruits
• 02:30 – Cutlass Drill
• 03:00 – “Chanteymen”
• 04:00 – Site Closes

(Note: the above timing is approximate.)

*No lunch will be available at Hancock’s

Time

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Activity

​Basic Spinning - Ms. Lisa Geyer, Instructor

Lessons using Drop Spindles to produce thread and yarn for clothes, historic sails and uniforms. 

• For all interested persons
• Last 30-45 minutes at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
• Handouts available providing links on how to continue on your own.  

Admission

Admission: $10 per family - $5 per person - FOHR members FREE

Activity

Honeybees—Up Close 11:00am to 2:00pm