The War of 1812 was the closing fight of the American Revolution and the first war that declared a brand new nation, setting the United States on the path to a place on the world stage. While no land ...

General William Henry Harrison led a stunning victory over British forces and their Native allies in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813. The swift American victory in the ...

The War of 1812 is an often overlooked war in comparison to other conflicts in American history, but it was still an important one with numerous causes. The war, fought between the United States and ...

This year marks the 200 th anniversary of the War of 1812, one of whose epic battles inspired the United States national anthem. Although war—which featured the U.S. invasion of Ontario and the ...

The Cridersville Historical Society will host a presentation about William Henry Harrison and Shawnee Chief Captain Logan in the War of 1812 at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16 in the Community Room at ...

It’s 19 degrees with a brisk wind blowing off Lake Erie as the men of Lacroix Company march across a snow-crusted field in Michigan. “Prepare to load!” shouts Ralph Naveaux, the unit’s commander.

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (Sept. 20, 2023) -- Trading their rucksacks and combat boots for paddles and life vests, members of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) went back over two centuries in North Country ...

About a hundred history enthusiasts took muskets, cannons and uniforms to the streets of Ogdensburg on Feb. 17 to reenact the battle fought there during the War of 1812. Lucy Grindon'We're a community ...

These days, it’s hard to think of a veteran who could have served from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. It’s happened, of course, but imagine a veteran of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War fighting ...

By 1810, the American experiment was well underway. It was a time when the Founding Fathers were not just still alive, but actively involved in politics. The original 13 colonies had already grown to ...

The vengeful Raisin battle cry was the precursor of “Remember the Alamo!” and “ Remember the Maine! ” Bitterness over River Raisin also contributed to the postwar expulsion of tribes living east of ...