War of 1812 Commemorative Weekend

Ft. McHenry Fife and Drum Corp

The British capture our hero, John ONeill!

British formation

Setting up the battery

Take that, Brits!

Matilda O'Neill (played by Laurel Yau) telling her story

The British encampment on the Keeper's House grounds

 

Fireworks by the lighthouse!

 

The British once again invaded Havre de Grace! 

May 3, 4 and 5, 2013

It was a great weekend throughout the city and things were busy here at the Lighthouse and Keeper's House!
From cannons firing to concerts and fireworks, the Lighthouse presided over it all.
Perhaps the British will come again next year!

Photos by Helen Cayer

Star Spangled Banner

The version of the  United States flag flown during the War of 1812 is now for sale at the Keeper's House!  This flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes for the first 15 states.  This was the only flag with 15 stripes.  In 1818, Congress decided that from then on the flag would have only 13 stripes for the original colonies.

Fly your own Star Spangled Banner! We are selling 3x5' flags at $20 each.  Get yours today and celebrate the importance of the War of 1812!

2012 Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Program

Obverse side - depicting Lady Liberty waving the 15 star, 15 stripe flag with Ft. McHenry in the background

Reverse side - depicting waving modern American flag

The US Mint has issued several coins commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.  We are pleased to announce that a limited number of these coins will be available for purchase in the Keeper’s House gift shop.  The silver coin proof is $54.95 to purchase.  There is a mintage limit of 500,000 through the US Mint.

The Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act was signed into law on August 16, 2010 in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of our national anthem.  According to the law, the designs shall be emblematic of the War of 1812, particularly the Battle of Baltimore that formed the basis for the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Visit the gift shop to buy your coin before they are all gone!