Posts Tagged ‘Battle of Baltimore’

Sep. 11 2024

Defenders’ Day: When Citizens Joined Forces With The Military

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | Comments Off on Defenders’ Day: When Citizens Joined Forces With The Military

Back in 1814, Baltimore found itself under threat of invasion from British troops. Ordinary citizens teamed up forces with the military to defend and protect the city. I spoke with Ranger Ray Snyder about this year’s Defenders’ Day celebrations at Fort McHenry and beyond.

Sep. 08 2014

Celebrating in Star-Spangled Style!

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs | 1 Comment

Two hundred years ago, America was once again at war with Britain, and Baltimore was the scene of some of the most dramatic fighting in that conflict. The events of September, 1814 are being commemorated in some very creative ways, so I thought I’d share a few with you. First, a bit of shameless spousal […]

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