The Battle of Baltimore saves the young country; Francis Scott Key writes “Star Spangled Banner”
Ft. McHenry endures bombardment and saves Baltimore from being burned. The “Star Spangled Banner” is written on September 14, 1814
Captain Thomas Boyle aboard the privateer Chasseur proclaims the blockade of Britain
Chasseur, a Baltimore clipper commanded by Thomas Boyle, makes history by singlehandedly blockading the United Kingdom in 1812.
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Rembrandt Peale builds the first museum
Rembrandt Peale opens the first purpose-built museum in the US in August, 1814. As a fine arts gallery, it is short-lived, becoming city hall, a school for “colored” children, city water offices and now Baltimore’s Community Museum.
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President Madison flees invading British Army, spends night in Brookeville
Pres. James Madison flees the British army. He spends night of August 26, 1814 in Brookeville with strongbox containing entire US treasury. The small Quaker Community of Brookeville is first to be the US Capital for a day.
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Battle of Bladensburg is the worst defeat on American soil
The Battle of Bladensburg in August 1814 is the most momentous defeat of an American army on US soil. After a strong British force of 4000 defeats 6500 poorly-trained militia, the British proceed to burn public buildings in Washington DC.
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Casselman River Bridge is the largest stone arch bridge in 1813, built on the new National Road.
The elegant Casselman River Bridge is the largest stone arch bridge in America in 1813.
University of Maryland Medical Center: Davidge Hall/ Shock Trauma Center
Davidge Hall and the Shock Trauma Center are the historic firsts of the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Mary Pickersgill sews the flag that becomes the Star Spangled Banner
Mary Pickersgill with others creates a 30′ x 42′ flag in 1813 and delivers it to the Ft. McHenry garrison. It becomes THE Banner.
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Baltimore riots over the War of 1812
Congress declares 1812 War. Large Baltimore mob attacks publisher of strong anti-war newspaper. Revolutionary war vet and 2 rioters are killed; many injured including Robert E. Lee’s father. Baltimore becomes known as “Mobtown.”
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Cpt. John Rodgers fires first shot of War of 1812
Cpt. John Rodgers, born in Cecil County, commands frigate USS President and personally fires first shots of War of 1812.
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