Defenders’ Day is less than two weeks away and will return in 2024 on Saturday Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Howard Park. This is the spot where the British landed in 1814.
This event commemorates the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812 between the Americans and the British which was the largest land invasion by a foreign army in United States History.
The Battle of North Point includes re-enactments (mock battles with live cannon fire), Canadians portraying British soldiers, Living History, Cooking Demonstrations, Blacksmithing, War of 1812 Medical Procedures performed by Dr. Shadyfellow, Period Clothing, music, children’s crafts and games, story time, magician, walking tours, food trucks, and other demonstrations and exhibits. Incorporate the past, History for the future.
This year’s event includes the role of African-Americans during the War of 1812 and an exhibit on the Old Defenders. This family event is free and there is free parking and shuttle service to the event.
Defenders’ Day is sponsored by the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society, a 501 (c) (3) organization and all proceeds go towards the event.
For more information, please call the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society at 410-284- 2331.
