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War of 1812 News from July–December, 2012

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"First Saturday Friends of Arrow Rock lecture to features the forgotten War of 1812 in Missouri" (Marshall Democrat-News, December 31, 2012).
"War of 1812 naval relic still stored in NY shed" (WNYW-TV New York, December 30, 2012).
"Stories of flight—slaves and the War of 1812" (CapitalGazette.com, December 30, 2012).
"Pike's Cantonment marks 200 years" (Plattsburgh Press-Republican, December 26, 2012).
"2012 Newsmaker: Queen's York Rangers still making history" (YorkRegion.com, December 25, 2012).
"Presentation recalls Battle of New Orleans" (KALB-TV Alexandria, December 25, 2012).
"War of 1812 painting delivered to State Capitol" (Petersburg Progress-Index, December 20, 2012).
"State dig uncovers the secrets of an 1814 battlefield" (Baltimore Sun, December 16, 2012).
"Reliving Lewiston's History" (Niagara Gazette, December 14, 2012).
"Tall ship tours offered in Ft. Lauderdale thru Dec. 26 " (Sun-Sentinel, December 14, 2012).
"Library of Congress to archive NOTL 1812 site" (Niagara This Week, December 13, 2012).
"County purchases Fort Daniel site" (Gwinnett Daily Post, December 12, 2012).
"Parade to feature up to 200 units" (Erie Times-News, December 12, 2012).
"Museum wants to commission battle mural" (Plattsburgh Press-Republican, December 11, 2012).
"Telling the missing stories of the War of 1812" (Dalhousie University News, December 11, 2012).
"Navy's Blue Angels to return to Baltimore" (Frederick News-Post, December 11, 2012).
"United States Mint Announces 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Program Coin Designs" (United States Mint, December 10, 2012).
"War museum says smaller 1812 exhibit will tour museums across Canada" (Yahoo! News, December 10, 2012).
"Commemoration of bicentennial Battle of New Orleans faces its own battle" (The Louisiana Weekly, December 10, 2012).
"Volunteers needed to photograph 1812 graves" (Toledo Blade, December 10, 2012).
"Fort Meigs' open house filled with holiday spirit" (Toledo Blade, December 10, 2012).
"Jackson, and Tennessee, rode War of 1812 to national prominence" (Knoxville News Sentinel, December 9, 2012).
"Franklin group offers free presentation on War of 1812" (The Tennessean, December 8, 2012).
"1812 schooner calls at Fort Lauderdale" (Sun-Sentinel, December 7, 2012).
"Town to revisit new addition to Cenotaph" (Oakville Beaver, December 7, 2012).
"Phila Mint produces 2012 Star Spangled silver coin" (WPVI-TV Philadelphia, December 6, 2012).
"Hamilton's War of 1812 shipwrecks 'an archeologist's dream'" (CBC News, December 5, 2012).
"History video earns national honours for boy" (The Chronicle Herald, December 5, 2012).
"Star-Spangled 200's Commemorative Coin: Gift the Legacy this Holiday Season" (PRWeb, December 5, 2012).
"Michigan War of 1812 documentary available online" (WLNS-TV Lansing, December 4, 2012).
"Letters detailing carnage of the War of 1812 going up for auction" (Brandon Sun, November 29, 2012).
"An 1812 Christmas Hosted by the St. Lawrence War of 1812 Bicentennial Alliance" (PRWeb, November 28, 2012).
"War of 1812 documentary available to watch for free" (WNEM-TV Saginaw, November 27, 2012).
"What the War of 1812 Can Teach Us About the Fiscal-Cliff Debate" (The Atlantic, November 26, 2012).
"Canadian Heritage spends $1.45-million on one War of 1812 TV ad during Olympics, feds spend $8-million total to commemorate British-U.S. war" (The Hill Times, November 21, 2012).
"Humanizing the Battle of Stoney Creek" (Hamilton Community News, November 20, 2012).
"War of 1812 dinner in Oshawa" (durhamregion.com, November 20, 2012).
"Novel explores Kentucky life 200 years ago" (Middlesboro Daily News, November 18, 2012).
"War of 1812 hero Tecumseh commemorated on Royal Canadian Mint 25-cent circulation coin" (CNW Group, November 16, 2012).
"Battlefield museum reopens this month" (Hamilton Community News, November 16, 2012).
"War of 1812 presentation at Groton Public Library Dec. 4" (Norwich Bulletin, November 16, 2012).
"Harper Government Highlights Role of East Coast Privateers in the War of 1812" (CNW Group, November 15, 2012).
"The Royal Canadian Mint introduces a new 25-cent circulation coin commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812" (CNW Group, November 15, 2012).
"Plans taking shape for Brookeville's War of 1812 celebration" (Gazette.Net, November 14, 2012).
"The War of 1812" (WGRZ-TV Buffalo, November 10, 2012).
"Conservative government to fork out millions for ads related to natural resource project reviews and War of 1812" (Canada.com, November 8, 2012).
"Author to discuss Perry's fleet, Battle of Lake Erie" (Erie Times-News, November 7, 2012).
"More heroic themes as Royal Canadian Mint releases final collector coins of the year" (PR Newswire, November 6, 2012).
"Program on USS Constitution Nov. 15 at Old Colony Historical Society" (Taunton Daily Gazette, November 5, 2012).
"Historical association remembers Battle of Tippecanoe" (WLFI-TV West Lafayette, November 5, 2012).
"Family honors War of 1812 hero with headstone" (Baltimore Sun, November 4, 2012).
"Militaria collectors show growing interest in War of 1812 artifacts" (National Post, November 3, 2012).
"War of 1812 holds key to Native Americans' "banishment"" (Wilton Bulletin, November 3, 2012).
"Barbara Nattress announces the release of ‘Dreams in the Mist’" (PRWeb, November 2, 2012).
"Peace Pole unveiling honours warriors' efforts in War of 1812" (Manitoulin Expositor, November 2, 2012).
"Harper Government commemorates Laura Secord and the War of 1812" (Government of Canada News, October 29, 2012).
"'Everywhere I saw devastation': Civilian life on the front line during the War of 1812" (National Post, October 28, 2012).
"Portrait Gallery To Hold Symposium On War of 1812" (WJZ-TV Baltimore, October 26, 2012).
"'Project Runway' Meets Historical Society at Special 1812 Fashion Show" (PRNewswire, October 26, 2012).
"War of 1812 encampment to take over Union Square" (Massillon Independent, October 26, 2012).
"'Key to the victory': Stephen Harper honours First Nations contribution to War of 1812" (National Post, October 25, 2012).
"The War of 1812 gets comic book treatment in Pa." (San Francisco Chronicle, October 25, 2012).
"Governor General to Present First Nations and Metis Communities with Commemorative War of 1812 Medal and Banner" (Marketwire, October 24, 2012).
"The War of 1812 joins up with the smart phone age" (Princeton Times Leader, October 23, 2012).
"History museum to host War of 1812 program" (MetroWNY, October 22, 2012).
"War of 1812 historian to visit Plattsburgh" (Plattsburgh Press-Republican, October 21, 2012).
"USS Constitution's cannon restored, dedication Sunday" (News Chief, October 20, 2012).
"Marblehead Museum to host Constitution, War of 1812 talk" (Marblehead Reporter, October 19, 2012).
"USS Constitution taking short trip to mark anniversary" (Boston Herald, October 19, 2012).
"New 'Heritage Minute' highlights former slave who fought in War of 1812" (The Globe and Mail, October 18, 2012).
"You Can't Escape the War of 1812" (Bay Weekly, October 18, 2012).
"Got ideas for Battle of New Orleans bicentennial?" (KATC-TV Lafayette, October 18, 2012).
"Sailabration impact on area estimated at $166 million" (Baltimore Sun, October 18, 2012).
"Commemorative coins put history in Canadians' hands" (National Post, October 17, 2012).
"Southport, Bald Head remember War of 1812" (Wilmington Star-News, October 17, 2012).
"Historic military flag on loan from N.B. for display at Canadian War Museum" (Canadian Press, October 16, 2012).
"History comes alive" (Niagara This Week, October 16, 2012).
"Festival near Benton to commemorate War of 1812 bicentennial" (Goshen News, October 15, 2012).
"Festival re-enacts historic Indiana battle" (Washington Examiner, October 13, 2012).
"History Comes Alive" (Niagara Gazette, October 12, 2012).
"Heritage Minutes return, without all the cheese" (National Post, October 12, 2012).
"War of 1812 hero Major-General Sir Isaac Brock commemorated on Royal Canadian Mint 25-cent circulation coin" (Yahoo! Finance, October 12, 2012).
"1812 historical marker to be dedicated" (Marysville Journal-Tribune, October 11, 2012).
"'Canadian Heritage Minutes' return!" (North Stars, October 11, 2012).
"Canadian Government commemorates Sir Isaac Brock and his role in the War of 1812" (Government of Canada News, October 10, 2012).
"Canadian Government commemorates Dominique Ducharme and his role in the War of 1812" (Government of Canada News, October 10, 2012).
"Royal Canadian Mint delivers a bounty of new collector coins" (PRNewswire, October 9, 2012).
"Corn Maze Recognizes 200th Anniversary of War of 1812" (NBC Washington, October 8, 2012).
"Toledo author to speak on death of warrior chief Tecumseh" (Toledo Blade, October 8, 2012).
"Canada Puts Spotlight on War of 1812, With U.S. as Villain" (New York Times, October 6, 2012).
"Commemoration of War of 1812 hero to take place in Black Rock" (Bridgeport News, October 5, 2012).
"More War of 1812 bicentennial events to come to Windsor-Essex" (Windsor Star, October 5, 2012).
"Take my fort, please" (National Post, October 5, 2012).
"Harper Government Invests in War of 1812 Commemorations in New Brunswick" (Yahoo! Finance, October 5, 2012).
"Bloomfield recalls 'forgotten war'" (MPNNow.com, October 5, 2012).
"War of 1812 talk will be Saturday" (The News-Times, October 4, 2012).
"State awards $1.5 million in bicentennial grants" (Baltimore Sun, October 4, 2012).
"Crew Of Ship Involved In War Of 1812 Teach History To Park Rangers At Fort McHenry" (WJZ-TV Baltimore, October 3, 2012).
"House passes Battlefield Protection Bill" (News Transcript, October 2, 2012).
"USS Constitution cannon project ahead of schedule" (News Chief, October 1, 2012).
"Preparing for a big battle in Lewiston" (Tonawanda News, September 30, 2012).
"War of 1812: Not as much fun as you think" (Toronto Star, September 29, 2012).
"War of 1812 documentary strikes comedic note" (Toronto Star, September 28, 2012).
"War of 1812 Memorialized by a Maryland Composer and a Chronicler of Maritime History" (Globe Newswire, September 27, 2012).
"U.S. Mint's Star-Spangled Banner Coins Promote National Pride" (PRWeb, September 27, 2012).
"Goldline Offers Uncirculated Silver Coin Commemorating War of 1812" (BusinessWire, September 27, 2012).
"Books Over Breakfast: 'The Battles at Plattsburgh'" (WCAX-TV Vermont, September 26, 2012).
"Free Marblehead tours this weekend part of Trails & Sails" (Marblehead Reporter, September 25, 2012).
"Presenting: the return of the Heritage Minutes" (MacLeans, September 25, 2012).
"Lieutenant Governor celebrates return of War of 1812 uniform and artifacts from Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe" (Yahoo! Finance, September 25, 2012).
"War of 1812 sailors honoured in death" (Hamilton Community News, September 24, 2012).
"Ceremony honors Pittsburghers who served in War of 1812" (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 24, 2012).
"War of 1812 theme chosen for 10th annual event" (Brantford Expositor, September 23, 2012).
"Boy Scouts reenact the War of 1812" (The Globe and Mail, September 23, 2012).
"Soldiers from War of 1812 honored with grave markers" (Fayetteville Observer, September 23, 2012).
"In UMW lecture, author and historian will tackle War of 1812 and erroneous interpretations of it" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, September 23, 2012).
"Government of Canada commemorates War of 1812 at St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site of Canada Celebrations include a period cannon firing demonstration" (Government of Canada News, September 22, 2012).
"New Penn Square plaque commemorates War of 1812" (Lancaster New Era, September 20, 2012).
"1812: A perfect war for politicians" (Maclean's, September 20, 2012).
"The War of 1812 Bicentennial commemoration" (WNWO-TV Toledo, September 19, 2012).
"War of 1812 Covered at 2012 Thousand Islands Writers Festival" (PRWeb, September 17, 2012).
"Local regiments honoured for War of 1812 role" (Niagara This Week, September 17, 2012).
"War of 1812 veteran gets military honors" (Navy Times, September 15, 2012).
"Tories plan War of 1812 monument on Parliament Hill" (The Globe and Mail, September 11, 2012).
"War of 1812 tough to recognize, recall for Canadians: survey" (The Globe and Mail, August 28, 2012).
"Tours, talks on Fairfield during War of 1812 set Sunday" (Fairfield Citizen, August 21, 2012).
"War of 1812 Bicentennial Concert Event Announced" (PR Newswire, August 21, 2012).
"Navy to preview Detroit plans to mark War of 1812" (WLNS-TV Lansing, August 21, 2012).
"USS Constitution sets sail again in Boston Harbor" (Indianapolis Star, August 20, 2012).
"Events begin in Toledo's Navy Week" (Toledo News Now, August 20, 2012).
"Walk on War of 1812 Day on Great Lakes Seaway Trail" (Oswego County Today, August 20, 2012).
"Ambassador for replica ship to discuss War of 1812" (WLNS-TV Lansing, August 19, 2012).
"U.S.P.S. issuing USS Constitution stamp" (WWLP-TV Springfield, August 18, 2012).
"Heritage Area Commission to offer War of 1812 cards" (Buffalo News, August 16, 2012).
"Victims of Ft. Dearborn attack honored 200 years later" (WLS-TV Chicago, August 15, 2012).
"Battle of Plattsburgh Celebration expanded" (WCAX-TV Burlington, August 14, 2012).
"War of 1812 will get space on Lancaster monument" (Lancaster New Era, August 14, 2012).
"Fort McHenry Enjoys Attendance Boost" (WJZ-TV Baltimore, August 13, 2012).
"Navy Week begins in Chicago, warships dock at Navy Pier" (WFLD-TV Chicago, August 13, 2012).
"Re-enactor hurt in Siege weekend mishap" (Niagara This Week, August 13, 2012).
"War of 1812 cemetery set for replica fence, gates" (Buffalo News, August 12, 2012).
"Md. suffered in the War of 1812, but the state loves celebrating the conflict’s bicentennial" (Washington Post, August 11, 2012).
"American Girl welcomes new doll Caroline" (Wisconsin State-Journal, August 11, 2012).
"War Of 1812 Could Have Ended Differently, Historians Say" (WWNY-TV Watertown, August 10, 2012).
"Amherstburg culture head questions 1812 ads" (Windsor Star, August 10, 2012).
"Soldiers return for Battle of Bladensburg encampment" (Gazette.Net, August 9, 2012).
"'America's Privateer' returns to Marblehead" (Lynn Daily Item, August 9, 2012).
""Incredible" turnout for Amherstburg Roots to Boots festival" (Windsor Star, August 6, 2012).
"Community hopes to develop War of 1812 trail in Dundalk" (Baltimore Sun, August 5, 2012).
"War hero Commodore Joshua Barney honored at Allegheny Cemetery" (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 4, 2012).
"General Brock walks again; arrives Monday at LaSalle" (Hamilton Spectator, August 4, 2012).
"Latest In Famous Doll Line Comes From Sackets Harbor." (WNYF-TV Watertown, August 3, 2012).
"War of 1812 exhibit comes to New Brunswick" (CBC News, August 2, 2012).
"Input sought for memorial to battle of Stoney Creek" (Hamilton Spectator, August 1, 2012).
"Dig resumes at War of 1812 site in northern NY" (Boston Globe, July 31, 2012).
"Star-Spangled Banner Trail opens in Md." (WBAL-TV Baltimore, July 30, 2012).
"Harper Government Commemorates the Role of Aboriginal Peoples in the War of 1812" (CNW Group, July 30, 2012).
"4 ships to visit Milwaukee next week" (WISC-TV Madison, July 30, 2012).
"Archaeological work continues at Pike's Cantonment" (Plattsburgh Press-Republican, July 29, 2012).
"200th anniversary of War of 1812 observed with Fairfield maritime art show" (Greenwich Time, July 29, 2012).
"Canada's largest schooner to visit, help commemorate War of 1812" (Buffalo News, July 29, 2012).
"Battles of Brownstown to be featured at River Raisin Battlefield Par" (The News Herald, July 29, 2012).
"Neglected War of 1812 gravesites may get a federal sprucing-up after all" (Toronto Star, July 27, 2012).
"Buffalo Naval Park Opens 1812 Exhibit" (WKBW-TV Buffalo, July 27, 2012).
"Tall ship, concerts, huge gala coming to Detroit for War of 1812 Bicentennial week" (Detroit Free Press, July 26, 2012).
"Harper Government Invests in War of 1812 Commemoration in Hamilton" (CNW Group, July 24, 2012).
"Re-enactors stage the War of 1812, one battle at a time" (National Post, July 23, 2012).
"Joshua Barney, naval hero in two wars for independence, will be honored in Pittsburgh" (Stars and Stripes, July 22, 2012).
"War of 1812 symbol of friendship returns to First Nations home" (Ottawa Citizen, July 21, 2012).
"Peace garden to be dedicated at Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery" (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, July 20, 2012).
"Regatta marks anniversary of War of 1812" (Sea Coast Online, July 20, 2012).
"The Government of Canada Honours Canadian Soldiers and Sailors Who Fought in the War of 1812" (Government of Canada News, July 19, 2012).
"Tall ships fest a feast for the senses" (The Chronicle Herald, July 19, 2012).
"Canadian soldiers get pins, banners to mark War of 1812 anniversary" (The Globe and Mail, July 19, 2012).
"Descendants of Oliver Hazard Perry to Present "Don't Give up the Ship" Flag to Navy Rear Admiral Greg Nosal Aboard USS De Wert" (PR Newswire, July 19, 2012).
"River Canard bridge named to honour War of 1812" (CBC News, July 19, 2012).
"Local actors capture the 'Spirits of 1812'" (Buffalo News, July 19, 2012).
"Charges dropped against mom whose son drowned" (Medina Journal-Register, July 19, 2012).
"Peter MacKay takes liberties with history in Bastille Day speech" (Ottawa Citizen, July 17, 2012).
"Buffalo Navy Week planned for September" (Buffalo News, July 17, 2012).
"Aboriginal contribution in War of 1812 lauded" (Fort Frances Times, July 17, 2012).
"Stonington Historical Society hosts 'The Rockets' Red Glare over Stonington'" (Norwich Bulletin, July 17, 2012).
"War of 1812: Canadian identity developed in the crucible of combat" (National Post, July 16, 2012).
"The War of 1812 and Hirsch: Two plays about culture wars" (The Globe and Mail, July 13, 2012).
"The Tall Ship Privateers Who Shaped the War of 1812" (New Hampshire Public Radio, July 12, 2012).
"Trinity Professor Details Connecticut's Opposition To War Of 1812" (Hartford Courant, July 10, 2012).
"1812 celebrations kick off this weekend" (Sault Star, July 9, 2012).
"Cleveland Navy Week set for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 27–Sept. 4" (Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 9, 2012).
"OpSail A Big Splash In Its Final Port: New London" (Hartford Courant, July 8, 2012).
"The Current Project" (Friends of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield, July 7, 2012).
"War of 1812 ship stops in Port Huron" (Times Herald, July 7, 2012).
"Friendship, 200 years after war" (Buffalo News, July 7, 2012).
"Harper Government Invests in War of 1812 Commemoration in Algoma Region" (CNW Group, July 6, 2012).
"Stratford review: The War of 1812 is a knockout" (National Post, July 6, 2012).
"War of 1812 tall ship Lynx set to return to Marblehead" (Marblehead Reporter, July 5, 2012).
"U.S. Coast Guard comes ashore Sunday" (New Haven Register, July 4, 2012).
"Music Brings War of 1812 History To Life" (WNYF-TV Watertown, July 4, 2012).
"Naval and state officials mark 200th anniversary of War of 1812 in Boston Harbor ceremony" (Boston Globe, July 4, 2012).
"Rare newspapers offered to museum" (Hamilton Community News, July 4, 2012).
"Reenactors teach children about War of 1812 in Centennial Park" (The Batavian, July 3, 2012).
"Historical Society, Coast Guard Mark War of 1812" (The Day, July 3, 2012).
"OpSail's Parade of Ships In New London This Weekend" (Hartford Courant, July 2, 2012).
"Perry Monument to reopen ahead of schedule" (Sandusky Register, July 2, 2012).
"Trees to memorialize War of 1812" (Buffalo News, July 2, 2012).
"Tall ships provide a taste of War of 1812" (Boston Globe, July 2, 2012).
"Washington museum shows War of 1812 not just "Star-Spangled Banner"" (Reuters, July 1, 2012).
"Canada parties like it's 1812, but with Feist and football" (The Globe and Mail, July 1, 2012).

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