“The times in these parts has been troublesome,” wrote one Cecil County soldier in describing the War of 1812 on the Chesapeake Bay. And no wonder: Frenchtown in flames, Redcoats on the Sassafras, an attack on Elkton. As we approach the bicentennial of this often-forgotten conflict, local author David Healey will introduce us to the War of 1812 history that’s literally in our own backyards. Registration required.September 15, 2010 at7:00pm
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