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Heritage of Courage... the Society of the War of 1812
The successful defense of Baltimore from British attack has been remembered and commemorated every year since 1814.
The Society of the War of 1812 maintains the legacy of remembrance. This society traces its origin to Fort McHenry. On September 13, 1836 surviving soldiers from the bombardment met at the fort and vowed "never to disband." According to oral tradition, they met in a former tavern building on the fort's grounds. By 1880 the last 12 surviving veterans made a motion to include the sons and grandsons of the defenders and the Society of the War of 1812 was born.
Today, the Society of the War of 1812 is a nationwide organization comprised of the descendents of veterans from that conflict. In addition to commemorative activities, the Society of the War of 1812 has restored cemeteries, historic forts and funded scholarship opportunities.
The US Army tore down the tavern in 1837. Three small pillars standing next to the row of Lombardy Poplar trees marks its approximate location. |