Defenders Day at North Point
September 6
Defenders Day interprets and commemorates military actions that happened on Patapsco Neck, or North Point, near Baltimore, on Monday, September 12th, 1814. These actions, now known as the Battle of North Point, resulted when a British invasion fleet landed thousands of troop near Baltimore. The event begins at 9:00am and includes various programs, reinactments and ceremonies commemorating the hisotrical battle.
Fort Howard Park
Edgemere, Baltimore County
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Star-Spangled Banner Weekend
September 11-13, 2009
The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend honors Defenders’ Day, Baltimore’s oldest holiday commemorating the bombardment of Fort McHenry and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner!” Events begin with a Friday evening ceremonial procession of War of 1812 “soldiers” from the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House to the Inner Harbor, followed by a ceremony at the amphitheater. After the ceremony the reenactors will board sailing boats and return with the 30’x42’ replica flag to Fort McHenry. Saturday and Sunday, activities include children’s programs, historic boats, military encampments/demonstrations and a “privateer’s auction” of “captured goods.” Saturday evening’s program, beginning at 6 p.m., features a concert, a musket firing tactical demonstration with volunteer reenactors from all over the country (narrated), a symbolic ship-to-shore bombardment and evening fireworks show.
Fort McHenry Park
Baltimore City
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War of 1812 Re-enactment & 1812 Tavern Night
September 19, 2009
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum hosts the War of 1812 Re-Enactment. Visitors will experience life on the Chesapeake during the early 1800s. The Event features battle re-enactments, living history, hands-on activities, live entertainment, food and merchandise and much more. The event runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm and admission is $10.
Then stick around for 1812 Tavern night and enjoy an evening of period music, drink, food and fun starting at 6:00pm. Admission $10.
Jefferson Patterson Park &Museum
St. Leonard, Calvert County
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