Star-Spangled Speakers Examine the War of 1812
Organizations across the state are offering Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) Star-Spangled Speakers Bureau presentations and living history performances about the War of 1812. These educational and entertaining programs are made possible through a grant from the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.
Nine War of 1812-themed programs bring America’s “second war of independence” to life in your community. Scholars examine the stories of both pivotal historical figures and everyday Marylanders, explore the origins of our National Anthem, study important Maryland battles, and more.
War of 1812 Speakers Bureau Programs
- The Battle of Baltimore and the Birth of the Anthem
- The Battle of Caulk’s Field
- Charles Ball: A Living History Presentation
- Music of the War of 1812 in America
- Star-Spangled Archaeology: Commemorating the War of 1812 Through Maritime Archaeology
- Spread the News: The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake
- The Stories of Everyday People in the War of 1812
- Terror on the Chesapeake
- Rosalie Calvert and the War of 1812: A Living History Presentation
You can bring a scholar to your community for as little as $300; a limited number of programs are available to nonprofits for free. To find out more, contact Program Officer Judy Dobbs at (410) 685-4185 or [email protected].
Visit MHC’s online events calendar at https://www.mdhc.org to find a Star-Spangled Speakers Bureau program near you today.
CURRENTLY SCHEDULED SPEAKERS BUREAU PROGRAMS
Visit MHC’s online events calendar at https://www.mdhc.org for updated listings and information.
Programs are free and open to the public.
Anne Arundel County
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM
“Vestiges of the War of 1812 in Maryland”
Annapolis Maritime Museum | 723 Second Street, Annapolis
Contact Information: 410-295-0104, [email protected]
Baltimore County
Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM
“Spread the News: The War of 1812 on The Chesapeake”
Host Organization: Baltimore County Public Library | Essex branch, 1110 Eastern Boulevard, Essex
Contact Information: Julie Presley, 410-887-0295, [email protected]
Monday, September 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM
“Music of the War of 1812 in America”
Host Organization: Baltimore County Public Library | Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Road, Baltimore
Contact Information: Kim Preis, 410-887-1451, [email protected]
Calvert County
Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2:30 PM
“Charles Ball: A Living History Presentation”
Host Organization: Calvert Library | 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
Contact Information: Robyn Truslow, 410-535-0291, [email protected]
Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM
“Spread the News: The War of 1812 on The Chesapeake”
Host Organization: Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Event Location: College of Southern Maryland Auditorium, 115 J. W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick
Contact Information: Anne Starkweather, 410-586-8515, [email protected]
Cecil County
Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM
“Star-Spangled Archaeology: Commemorating the War of 1812 Through Maritime Archaeology”
Host Organization: Historical Society of Cecil County | 135 E. Main Street, Elkton
Contact Information: Mike Dixon, 443-553-4664, [email protected]
Monday, April 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM
“Spread the News: the War of 1812 on the Chesapeake”
Host Organization: Cecil County Public Library | 2527 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City
Contact Information: Christy Reynolds, 410-996-1134, [email protected]
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