David Burnett By contrast, the British historiography of the War of 1812 has generally consisted of short chapters squeezed between the grand sweeping narratives of the Napoleonic Wars.

“This is the feel-good side of the War of 1812,” says Vince Vaise, Fort McHenry’s chief interpreter. “We won the battle here, we don’t hate the British anymore, and the flag and national ...

For decades, the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry has crossed the border to work with American re-enactors to ...

The War of 1812, often overlooked in American history, was sparked by grievances against Great Britain, including impressment of American sailors and British occupation of forts.

Daniel Dobbins and Jesse Elliott, key figures in the War of 1812, apparently crossed the ... were made to try to confirm information that the British in Canada were "fitting out an expedition ...

During the War of 1812, hundreds of enslaved African Americans gained their freedom on Cumberland Island by joining the ranks of the British occupier. For some, liberation was fleeting. Ned Simmons ...

Holland Landing founded by necessity, as British used ancient trade route to get to Barrie and then Willow Creek, which ...

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Fighting with British colonial forces against invading Americans during the War of 1812 he was badly injured in the Battle of York, April 27,1813 at Fort York, which was supposed to defend York (now ...