Category Archives: 1812 Battles & Skirmishes in VA

“Capture of Dolphin” Presented to U.S. Daughters of 1812 Oct 22 2018

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Mike

Capture of the Dolphin Presented to U

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Society Member Re-enactor Receives Recognition

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Mike

Craney Island Steve Forrest May 2018

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Introduction

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Mike

In the early 1800’s, the British and French were involved in a protracted war known as the Napoleonic wars.  The United States declared its neutrality and attempted to trade freely with all of the belligerent parties.  This angered both the … Continue reading →

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Significant Events War of 1812 in Virginia

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Mike

18 Jun 1812 Following a close vote in Congress, President James Madison declares war on Great Britain 26 Dec 1812 The British declare a blockade of the Chesapeake Bay and begin destroying ships entering, departing or sailing upon the bay.  … Continue reading →

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Map 1

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dwight Lyman

Encounters with British in Princess Anne & Elizabeth City counties during War of 1812 Source: Encounters with the British in Virginia During the War of 1812 by Myron (Mike) E. Lyman, Sr. and William W. Hankins, published byThe Society of the … Continue reading →

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Map 2

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dwight Lyman

Encounters with British at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Area during the War of 1812 Source: Encounters with the British in Virginia During the War of 1812 by Myron (Mike) E. Lyman, Sr. and William W. Hankins, published byThe Society … Continue reading →

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Map 3

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dwight Lyman

Encounters with British in Mathews & Gloucester counties during War of 1812 Source: Encounters with the British in Virginia During the War of 1812 by Myron (Mike) E. Lyman, Sr. and William W. Hankins, published byThe Society of the War of … Continue reading →

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Map 4

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dwight Lyman

Encounters with the British on the James River 1813 Source: Encounters with the British in Virginia During the War of 1812 by Myron (Mike) E. Lyman, Sr. and William W. Hankins, published byThe Society of the War of 1812 in the … Continue reading →

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Map 5

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dwight Lyman

Encounters with British in Accomack county & Tangier Island during War of 1812 Source: Encounters with the British in Virginia During the War of 1812 by Myron (Mike) E. Lyman, Sr. and William W. Hankins, published byThe Society of the War … Continue reading →

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Map 6

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dwight Lyman

Encounters with British during War of 1812 in Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Eastern Westmoreland county. Source: Encounters with the British in Virginia During the War of 1812 by Myron (Mike) E. Lyman, Sr. and William W. Hankins, published byThe Society of … Continue reading →

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