GENERAL SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812
COCKEYSVILLE, MarylandFounded on September 14, 1814, the General Society of the War of 1812 traces its origins to the huge collections of American militia companies which were called to meet the British thrust at Baltimore following the occupation of the National Capital.
The objectives of the Society are the collection and preservation of rolls, records, books, and other documents relating to the War of 1812; the encouragement of research and the preservation of historical data, including memorials to patriots of that era in our national history; the caring for the graves of veterans of the War of 1812; the cherishing, maintenance and extension of the institutions of American freedom; and the fostering of true patriotism and love of country.
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