2020 Event
War of 1812 Remembrance
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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
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Date
October 11, 2020
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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.)
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Time
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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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.
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Admission
Admission: $10 per family - $5 per person - FOHR members FREE
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Activity
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