The United States’ triumph secured control of the lake, preventing an enemy attack from the north within the context of the war between the two nations. The United States was aware of its naval ...

For decades, the group has re-enacted crucial battles and moments from the War of 1812. The United States declared war on Great Britain ... of Americans into British naval service.

This month marks the 200th anniversary of a remarkable series of seldom-remembered events in the War of 1812 that changed the course of history on the West Coast of North America. Indeed, they ...

But in 1812, when war broke out between the U.S. and Britain, the town became a key military center, with two important battles taking ... bike along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, a scenic path ...