This event is open to members and invited guests only. ATTIRE: Business attire (coat with the Society black-and-gold tie) or military uniform.

Please join fellow compatriots and special VIPs as we celebrate Jackson Day in the majestic ambiance of The Maryland Club.

The day

11:30 a.m. – Social Hour
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Business Meeting

During the social hour, Golden Bar Selections and hors d’oeuvres will be served, including:

• Maryland Club crab balls, tartar sauce
• Bacon-wrapped shrimp with spicy remoulade.

Our luncheon choices will include:

• Pan-seared Atlantic salmon
• Petite filet mignon
• Cauliflower steak (veg)
• Opera Cake for dessert.

All meals can be made gluten-free upon request.

The guest speaker for this year is Captain Jan Miles, who will offer a presentation titled, “Sailing a Baltimore Clipper: Then and Now,” which tells the story of America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador, Pride of Baltimore II. The presentation will explore the history of the ship and her predecessor, Pride of Baltimore, as well as the legacy of the Baltimore Clippers of the War of 1812. Using imagery and video, Captain Miles will talk about the sailing characteristics of the vessel and how it compares to those made famous for their exploits during the War.

A brief annual business meeting will follow, including the induction of new members and the election of the 2027 slate of officers. All members will receive a copy of our 2026 yearbook with our roster, key officer reports, and photographs from the past year’s Society events.

Society accessories will be available for purchase.

Cost: $75 per person. Guests and ladies are welcome.

Parking: Free parking on the Maryland Club lot, which is entered from Charles Street.

Please reply by Wednesday, December 30, 2026, so that the Club can be given numbers and the meal choices.

Online payments are preferred, and the ticket link is given with your reply.

Paying by check: there is a reply form at the foot of the invitation below. Print it, fill it in, and mail it with a check payable to the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Maryland to James P. Howard, II, 5766 Sweetwind Place, Columbia, MD 21045, to arrive before December 30, 2026.

The invitation and reply form (PDF)

If you have a question about the event, write to the Society through the Contact page and it will reach the right officer.