Below, Bob Edwards Jr., of Annapolis, entertains Ashley Miller, from left, Michael Langley, 12, and Samantha Miller, 9, with rope tricks and jokes. At right, Larry Bopp, left, of Catonsville, and Mark Meader, of Waldorf, don Navy outfits for the Battle of St.
"Buzz" Chriest, of Dundalk, above, takes part in the War of 1812 reenactment. "The local population would have felt the same kinds of emotions that we felt after the attacks on Washington and New York." They burned the White House," said Michael A. Instead, they decided that the program would be an opportune time to tell people about the first time the United States came under direct attack - in that case by the British. The change in approach was the decision of museum officials, who first had considered canceling the event after the Sept. Ships Companys Civil War Navy group provides a living history day onboard USS Constellation in. The Provincial Marine Amherstburg Re-enactment Unit is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the early history of Canada, especially the War of. The war at sea had turned against America, the U.S.
However, Saturday and Sunday's event was somewhat subdued, as those cloaked in American and British battle dress did not reprise the battle, but rather focused on teaching history to the children and adults who walked on the battleground. HMS President, a name that still graces the list of Her Majestys Fleet. Leonard Creek, thought to be Maryland's largest naval battle ever and a pivotal confrontation in the War of 1812. The Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum decided to go on with its annual reenactment of the Battle of St.