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Chesapeake Bay During the War of 1812

January 4, 2026 | Chesapeake | Keith Johnson

The Chesapeake Bay was a major theater of the War of 1812, subject to British blockade, raids, and a full campaign in 1814 that culminated in the burning of Washington and the defense of Baltimore. The region’s strategic importance, privateering, and role in the war shaped American identity and produced the Star-Spangled Banner.

First Siege of Fort Meigs

January 4, 2026 | Northwest | Keith Johnson

The First Siege of Fort Meigs (28 April–9 May 1813) was a British and Indigenous attempt to capture the American fort on the Maumee River in Ohio. The American garrison under William Henry Harrison successfully held the fort, forcing the British to withdraw despite a costly defeat of an American relief column.