The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake

(WoCCP) One of the authors of a newly published Johns Hopkins University title, the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake, will be the guest speaker for the annual Historical Society of Cecil County meeting on October 18th. Dr. Ralph Eshelman spent years investigating sites connected with the conflict in Maryland so as the bicentennial of this chapter of our past nears, we’re pleased to have the opportunity to hear the distinguished historian.
His presentation will focus on the campaign in Maryland and our general area. Continued

Image: Attack upon George & Federick's towns by a detachment of boats from The R. Hon. Sir T. B. Warrens squadron under Rear Admiral Cockburn in April 1813. Topographical drawing shows the position of Rear Admiral George Cockburn's boat, as well as boats belonging to others, and the location of Georgetown, Fredericktown and the American batteries on the Sassafras River in Maryland during the War of 1812. (Library of Congress)