History teaches plenty about the War of 1812 and Maryland’s involvement in the war directly. It was, after all, the Battle of Baltimore that resulted in Francis Scott Key’s composition of the Star-Spangled Banner, our own National Anthem. But let it be known that there were other battles fought throughout other locales in the state aside … Continue reading Remembering the Often-Overlooked Battle of North Point, Maryland
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Remembering the Role of the Irish Brigade in the American Civil War
Every year, right around St. Patrick’s Day, we all tend to get a wee bit more mindful about all things Irish. It’s also a well-known fact that so many folks living throughout the Mid-Atlantic region today can rightfully boast of having at least some level of Irish heritage to their credit. Let the records show … Continue reading Remembering the Role of the Irish Brigade in the American Civil War