A British soldier present at the burning of the city of Washington on August 23, 1814, wrote this account in his book, "A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans."

The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders were deprived of their kilts and feathered bonnets and sent into action in tartan trews and a particularly unbecoming form of cocked Kilmarnock bonnet.

Brigadier General John Stricker marches out of Baltimore toward North Point with the 3rd Brigade of 3,185 men. At 8 a.m., he encamps seven miles from the city. The following day, an estimated 5,000 British land and sea forces under the command of Major General Robert Ross land at North Point.

Commemorating the victory of Lieut.-Col. Joseph Morrison's outnumbered Anglo-Canadian army over the invading Americans on November 11, 1813.

Discusses the battle and promotes the preservation of the battlefield lands in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States. It is a historical commemoration of the Battle of Mississinewa fought here on December 17 and 18, 1812.

Describes the capture of Pensacola, Florida from the Spaniards by US General Jackson. Includes a general history of the region.

Contains links to a history of the 1812 battles, a list British and American casualties, photographs from the January Memorial ceremony, and exhibits from the visitor center.

Only seven miles from his landing at North Point, the British Commanding Officer, Major General Robert Ross was shot and mortally wounded in a brief skirmish. To this day, a debate continues as to who shot Robert Ross.

The battle of Ogdensburg

The history of the famous battle.

From the National Park Service, describes the battle and the people and ships involved. Includes a map of the action.

The story of the dramatic Battle - September 11, 1814, turning point of the War of 1812. Includes decscription, images, and links.

A two-day exploration into what life was like for people in southern Maryland during the War of 1812

Map and an account of the events preceding the Battle of Bladensburg and the invasion of Washington. Also presents and alternative account of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Virtual tour with descriptions of this Maryland battle.