Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Maryland

2026 Mint Julep Day
2026-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sea Horse Inn, 710 Wise Ave, Dundalk, MD, 21222, United States
Each year, the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Maryland hosts its highly anticipated Mint Julep Day, a signature social and fellowship event that brings members together in celebration of our shared heritage and mission. Purchase your Mint Julep tickets online!

February 2026 Executive Meeting
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Edenwald, 800 Southerly Rd., Towson, MD, 21286, United States
Join us for our February 2026 meeting of the executive committee. President Bill Emmerich will hear committee reports, review old business, and entertain new business. This is a members-only meeting.
This meeting will also be streamed via Zoom:
Topic: 2026 War of 1812 Executive Meeting
Time: Feb 24, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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2025 Jackson Day General Meeting
2025-01-11 11:30 | The Maryland Club, 1 E Eager St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Event open to members and invited guests only. ATTIRE: Business attire or uniform. Coat and Tie are required for gentlemen.
Please join fellow compatriots and special VIPs as we celebrate Jackson Day in the majestic ambiance of The Maryland Club.
During the social hour, Golden Bar Selections and hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will be an open bar honoring our Past President Lt Col. Curtis Carroll Davis.
Our luncheon menu:
Cream of Crab Soup with Sherry
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PAN SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON
Crème Fraîche Whipped Potatoes,
Asparagus, Fricassee of Fennel &
Leeks
PETITE FILET MIGNON
4 oz. Prime Filet, Asparagus,
Crème Fraîche Whipped Potatoes,
Mushroom Cap, Bordelaise Sauce
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GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAK (Vegetarian)
Roasted Mushrooms, Watercress Whipped Potatoes, Red
Wine Vegetable Stock Reduction
All meals can be prepared gluten free upon request
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Opera Cake
Layers of Almond Sponge Cake,
Chocolate Ganache,
and Coffee Buttercream
A brief annual business meeting will follow, including the induction of new members, the election of the 2025 slate of officers, and a presentation from a guest speaker. All will receive a copy of our 2024 yearbook with our roster, key officer reports, and photographs from the past year’s Society events.
On-line tickets available at: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-jackson-day
(For online tickets, Zeffy suggests an optional contribution to their service of 17.5% If you wish to contribute less to Zeffy, after clicking the SELECT button, choose optional and enter percentage you would like to contribute, if any)
Society accessories will be available.

Fort Covington Historic Marker Rededication
2024-10-19 10:30 - 11:00
The Society’s restoration of the Fort Babcock/Covington historic military marker has been completed and will be unveiled to the public. The 110-year-old marker will be relocated to Baltimore Peninsula and rededicated in a ceremony on 19 October at 10:30 at Baltimore Peninsula.

Grave Commemoration - Jacob Houck
2024-09-28 11:00 - 12:00
Grave Commemoration Jacob Houck
Mt Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, MD 11AM

2024 Star-Spangled Spectacular
2024-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Fort McHenry, 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
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Defender's Day Celebration
2024-09-14 | Fort McHenry, 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Members only event.
General Society Transportation:
For Battle Monument Wreath Presentation – About 20 walk or 5 minute drive from hotel. Street parking not bad on Saturday mornings.
For Fort McHenry events: Car pool from hotel or UBER/LYFT to Ft. McHenry. Free parking Ft. McHenry. Bring National Park pass if you have one. Note: Dinner/fireworks event cost is non-refundable. Payment is considered a donation to the Friends of Ft. McHenry and is tax deductible.
Additional option – Charm City Circulator Charm City Circulator | Baltimore City Department of Transportation

Defender's Day Parade
2024-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort McHenry, 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Members only event. Arrive at Fort McHenry by 6PM or Locust Point (Hull Street) by 6:30 PM. Parade begins at 7 PM
Transportation General Society
UBER/LYFT or drive to Fort McHenry by 6 PM , or to Locust Point (Hull Street – Parade starting point) by 6:30 PM, or use
Baltimore Harbor Connector (free service) from Maritime Park (about 5 min walk from hotel) to Locust Point (Hull Street) Harbor Connector | Baltimore City Department of Transportation
UBER/LYFT return to hotel (carpool return may be available from Maryland members)

August 2024 Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | The Peppermill, 1301 York Rd,, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Event open to members and invited guests only.

Grave Commemoration - Samuel Neale
2024-07-27 11:00 - 12:00
Grave Commemoration for Samuel Neale – only black American to receive a Maryland pension for his service in the War of 1812.
Event open to the public.
St. John’s Cemetery, Frederick, MD. July 27 11AM

June 2024 Executive Committee Meeting
2024-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 | The Peppermill, 1301 York Rd,, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States

Grave Commemoration - Henry Worthington, Jr and Michael Jenkins
2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | New Cathedral Cemetery
Grave Commemoration for Sailing Master Henry Worthington, Jr., Chesapeake Flotilla, and Private Michael C. Jenkins, 5th Regiment MD Militia
Location: New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland Lot K/56

2024 Mint Julep Party
2024-05-11 14:00 - 17:00 | The Smithsons, 3818 Belmont Drive, Jarrettsville, MD, 21084, United States
Each year, the Maryland War of 1812 Society celebrates our organization’s first charter, which occurred on May 14, 1842, with a Mint Julep party!
Speaker
Prof. Glenn Johnston of Stevenson University will discuss printers and soldiers during the Battle of Baltimore and bring us up to speed on the happenings at Patapsco Neck.
Menu
The menu for Old Defenders Day will be assorted specialty sandwiches and appetizers with plenty of mint juleps, of course!
Dress Code
Casual business attire. Compatriots are invited to wear their patriotic pins, rosettes, or Society accessories. Ladies may wear patriotic or Society emblems.
Event open to members and invited guests only.
Reserve your tickets ASAP.

April 2024 Executive Committee Meeting
2024-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Peppermill, 1301 York Rd,, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States

February 2024 Executive Committee Meeting
2024-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | The Peppermill, 1301 York Rd,, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States

2025 Jackson Day General Meeting
2024-01-11 03:30 - 2025-01-11 07:30 | The Maryland Club, 1 E Eager St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Event open to members and invited guests only.
Please join fellow compatriots and special VIPs as we celebrate Jackson Day in the majestic ambiance of The Maryland Club.
During the social hour, Golden Bar Selections and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Menu TBD.
Our luncheon menu TBD.
There will be an open bar honoring our Past President Lt Col. Curtis Carroll Davis.
A brief annual business meeting will follow, including the induction of new members, the election of the 2025 slate of officers, and a presentation from a guest speaker. All will receive a copy of our 2024 yearbook with our roster, key officer reports, and photographs from the past year’s Society events.
Society accessories will be for donation.
