History lesson: the War of 1812 & its impact today Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Alan Taylor tells the story of a war that redefined North America.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, one of whose epic battles inspired the United States national anthem. Although war—which featured the U.S. invasion of Ontario and the ...

In simple terms, the War of 1812 — known as the “second war of independence” — began after the British and French confiscated U.S. ships from 1805-07.

More Information 'The War of 1812 at Sea' Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road in Fairfield, is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Admission ...

The War of 1812- A Bicentennial Symposium will be held at the Old Exchange Building, 122 East Bay St. on Saturday, Feb. 9 It is sponsored by The Citadel and ...

Often called the second War of Independence, the conflict is best known because much of Washington, including the White House, was burned by the British before the United States prevailed.

His son, Claudius Britton III, briefly fought for the Vermont militia during the War of 1812, sometimes referred to as the “Second War of Independence” because it was the first large-scale ...

As we prepare to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, when, for the first time in its history, the United States would declare war, on June 18, 1812, I think it is revealing to revisit ...

Kira Rudik’s perspective on the war in Ukraine is reminiscent of the War of 1812 (“Ukraine Renews Its Independence,” op-ed, Aug. 24). Thirty-six years after our Declaration of Independence ...

From parades to concerts and fireworks, there will be lots of family-friendly activities to mark Independence Day on the ...