History Research / Papers/Books
• James McCleary – The Powder Boy of Fort McHenry edited by Louis F. Giles
• Francis Scott Key and Slavery – “A True Friend to the African Race” (PDF) by Louis F. Giles, The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland
A research paper examining Francis Scott Key’s writings, actions and views on slavery. Key, a Georgetown lawyer and author of the Star-Spangled Banner was a lifetime abolitionist.
• A Genealogical Approach to the Cowpens Flag by Louis F. Giles
A research paper providing new insight into the Cowpens flag.
• Colonel David Crockett: War of 1812 Veteran Visits Baltimore by Scott Sheads
A research paper by Scott Sheads, author and former historian of Fort McHenry.
• Francis Scott Key’s Truce Ship by Louis F. Giles, The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland pdf version
A research paper identifying the name of the truce ship upon which Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled-Banner in 1814.
• Dr. Beanes and the Star-Spangled Banner by Louis F. Giles, The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland
The true account of the Dr. William Beanes incident and Francis Scott Key
• Heritage of Courage, A Bicentennial Celebration of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland (Llumina Press, 2012) Cummins, Robert T., Jr,
A book detailing the organizational founding and early history of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland.
• Monumental Anthem: Mark of the Old Defenders, The Untold Story of the Star-Spangled Banner Cummins, Robert T., Jr.
This book explains the gap between the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner in 1814 and its adoption as the national anthem in 1931
• Charter Members of the Association of the Defenders of Baltimore
A list of the members of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland in 1843 compiled by Louis F. Giles
• Members of the Association of the Defenders of Baltimore
A list of the members of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland in 1855 compiled by Louis F. Giles
• Subscribers to the Baltimore Battle Monument
• Raborg Jr., C. Louis, The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland (Essex, MD: Custom Printing, 2011)
This book provides details from member applications to the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland from 1889 to 2011
• Christou, Christos and Peden, Henry C., Maryland Casualties in the War of 1812 (Heritage Books, 2019)
Battle of Patapsco Neck
After Action Report – B.G. John Stricker, Commander 3rd Brigade MM 15 September 1814
After Action Report Colonel Arthur Brooke, British Army, to Earl Bathurst – 17 September 1814