Battle of Solomon’s Island

By EditorOctober 1, 2013October 1, 2013

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Flag that flew over Fort McHenry during bombardment 100 years later — The flag that flew over Fort McHenry

Do you know your history? How well? After the British burned Washington’s notable public buildings and before the British fleet arrived in Baltimore Harbor, what happened as they sailed down the Patuxent River, over-indulging in rum to celebrate their great victory? This is what may have happened…200 years ago…
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